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I scream, you scream, we all scream for... Wagyu burgers! On Thursday, September 18, starting at 11 a.m., 93 Octane will celebrate the opening of its new Elmhurst brewpub with a special National Cheeseburger Day promot...
A lakefront mansion in suburban Winnetka recently sold for a whopping $31.3 million, setting a record for the highest-ever home resale in Illinois history. The sprawling 13,894-square-foot, 2.3 acre property officially...
Tonight, Chef Carlos Gaytán is celebrating TZUCO's 6th Anniversary, along with Hispanic Heritage Month and Mexican Independence Day, with a special one-night-only menu on Tuesday, September 16th. TZUCO Tasting Menus Ce...
There is one particular Chicago restaurant you should keep on your radar that has made it onto Bon Appétit's list of the best new restaurants. Every year, Bon Appétit compiles a list of "," featuring establishments tha...
Did you know that ComED uses goats to prevent power outages in Chicago? Yep, you read that right. Illinois' largest electric utility company is deploying the furry friends to assist in clearing overgrown vegetation aro...
The average life expectancy in Chicago has returned to near pre-pandemic levels, according to recently released data from the city's Department of Public Health (CDPH). Breaking down the data Chicago's life expectancy h...
Acclaimed Chicago restaurant avec is opening its first suburban location in Highwood come 2026. The North Shore expansion marks the third iteration of the restaurant, which operates outposts in West Loop and River North...
There's something incredible about a movie with a beautiful score—it moves you and sweeps you off your feet all at once. However, experiencing it live is even more remarkable. The remains one of Chicago's most disti...
Lady Gaga’s mayhem is coming to Chicago, and we are reveling. For the Little Monsters, it's been over three years since Lady Gaga last performed in Chicago for her Chromatica Ball tour at Wrigley Field. Now we’re even...
Even though summer is coming to a close, one thing remains at the forefront of our minds—! The beloved NYC-born brand Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, famous for its cult-favorite dairy and vegan ice cream, will open its first C...