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One thing about summer in is that there are a plethora of events to choose from. Don't get us wrong; we love events—maybe even a little too much. However, we're not fond of the price tag that often comes with them. Thi...
Don't get us wrong; we love . However, sometimes we just want a single bite. We don't want to be locked into the same six pieces of a California Roll. What if we want one piece, then one spicy tuna, and then one salmon...
Unfortunately, we've already experienced our last 8 PM sunset in . Even though temperatures are rising above 90 degrees this week, it feels like summer is nearly over. The transition into fall signals days becoming cold...
Chicago's favorite hometown hip-hop star is hitting the road this fall—and stopping in the Windy City along the way. Chance the Rapper is bringing his "And We Back" tour to Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island...
We love a meal where you can savor a dish without the limitations of having to choose just one item from the menu. That's why we are big fans of (AYCE) buffets. An AYCE meal not only offers quality food, but it also...
As Chicagoans, we might typically avoid ketchup on our hot dogs, but that doesn't mean we can't appreciate the sweetness of ketchup—perhaps even in a smoothie. Smoothie King is teaming up with Heinz to introduce a part...
Have you ever been on a boat at the Playpen, craving a sandwich, but the nearest shop is offshore? Or perhaps you've felt dehydrated, wishing you had a bottle of water? Or you've been sailing and felt a bit seasick, ho...
Have you ever wanted to swim in the ? Maybe most people would say no, but if you're one of the few who would say yes, keep reading! The Chicago River Swim is officially coming back in September after the City of Chica...
One thing about the Midwest? We know how to put on a festival! From blueberry fests to corn fests, there's so much happening just a drive away from Chicago. However, nothing truly beats the Illinois State Fair, and...
Lollapalooza has come and gone, and now all we can do is count down until Lollapalooza 2026. From iconic performances to sweet brand activations, there is so much we're already missing. To help ease the Lollapalooza han...