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A new study has confirmed a question Chicagoans have been debating for years—did a rat actually make the infamous Chicago "Rat Hole"? Before we can get to the bottom of the mystery, let's take a trip back in time and r...
As fans of the modern musical who have fallen in love with the Broadway show Wicked, we were thrilled to see the movie exceed our expectations—so much so that we went back to see it again and again (and maybe even again...
There's no need to have a debate about pizza, as it's clear that Chicago is home to some of the best in the country. And the people of Yelp certainly agree. According to a recent report by Yelp, which ranked America's...
There's a reason people from all over the world come to visit Chicago: this city, , is filled with architecturally beautiful gems. However, exploring all of them can be expensive! Fortunately, Open House Chicago is re...
fanatics in Chicago have a reason to be excited—the viral drive thru coffee chain is expanding its local footprint with a new suburban location. A favorite on social media, 7 Brew is known for its wide selection of cr...
After 4 Years, Uniqlo is Finally Bringing a Flagship Store Back to Chicago’s Magnificent Mile—And a New Store is Coming to This Famous Suburban Mall After years of closed shops and empty storefronts, it seems like the...
It's official, is among the happiest places on earth! Well, according to one ranking at least. Time Out has released its annual roundup of 20 Happiest Cities in the World, and the Windy City cracked the top ten. The...
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) has proposed sweeping fare hikes come 2026 ahead of a legislative hearing this month to address the agency's ongoing funding crisis. A look at the CTA budget crisis The fare increases...
Just because it's October and the weather has cooled down doesn't mean ice cream season is over; in fact, it has only just begun. , a nationally beloved brand that originated in New York City and is famous for its cul...
Thursday was a great day to be at Wrigley Field. The Chicago Cubs secured a winner-take-all game against the Milwaukee Brewers after their impressive 6-0 victory at Wrigley Field. Ian Happ hit a three-run home run in...