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The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) is gearing up to conduct some much-needed track maintenance that will close elevated rail service in the Loop this weekend. The CTA will suspend service across the downtown portions...
Flying in and out of Chicago could soon look a bit different—city officials and Bally's representatives are reportedly exploring installing slot machines at O'Hare and Midway. Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jill Jaworsk...
Be sure to look out for this new restaurant in the Chicago dining scene that has captured our attention. Chef Thai Dang, who gained national recognition for his upscale Vietnamese cuisine at HaiSous, is now showcasing...
Fall temperatures have finally arrived in Chicago after weeks of sweltering heat and humidity. The sharp drop-off in temps comes with the return of a familiar weather phenomenon—the La Niña effect. The weather pattern...
There's nothing more stunning than watching a —the white, frothy cascade, the thunderous roar, and feeling the brisk breeze of droplets on your skin. This is why people around the world travel to see the breathtaking vi...
Chicago is a food city through and through—one of The Food Network's Biggest stars agrees! Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives host Guy Fieri recently caught up with food bloggers and revealed that Chicago is his favorite Mi...
Coco is a lovely film that addresses the themes of death and loss while highlighting the importance of familial responsibility and the act of remembering loved ones who have passed away. What resonates deeply with many...
A Chicago suburb is among the safest cities in the U.S. according to a new ranking from WalletHub. The finance site has released its list of Safest Cities in America for 2025, comparing data from 180 urban areas to 41...
There are few that have been considered staples in Chicago—such as the Metro, Aragon Ballroom, House of Blues, and The Promontory. However, one of these is about to close its door for good. The Promontory, which has...
Just because summer is over, doesn’t mean we need to give up on summer activities—like waterslides! Well, more accurately, waterslides without the water. If you haven't heard of Slick City, known as the "world's first...