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City officials and state leaders broke ground on the $1.3 billion Concourse D at O'Hare International Airport on Monday, August 18. The new concourse represents the first element of ORDNext, the current phase of the br...
Although we haven't hit Labor Day Weekend yet, one thing is already on everyone's mind—Halloween. As the holiday approaches, we start thinking of all the ways to enjoy in October, such as corn mazes, haunted houses, and...
Chicago has seen its fair share of wacky costume contests in recent months, from a , to a recent "performative male" contest. Now, a mysterious group of organizers have revealed a new laugh-inducing, looks-based battle...
This September, Sushi-san in Lincoln Park will host a unique pop-up series called Tokyo Last Call: Season II. The restaurant will transform its lower-level "Dojo" space into a listening bar. Every weekend, a guest bar...
If the Savannah Bananas have been taking over your social media feed, you’re not alone! Dubbed the “Greatest Show in Sports,” Banana Ball has captured the attention of fans everywhere, and now they're heading to Chicago...
There are a few places where one can truly scream. Because sometimes, we need to release our built-up emotions, but living in a city with over 2 million people makes public screaming generally frowned upon. However, th...
Make sure to cover your ears this weekend because the is returning to the lakefront! The sky will be filled with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds moving at incredible speeds, and spectators will flock to every beach alo...
Most people already know that Chicago has its own picturesque summer destination often referred to as "." However, on the other side of Lake Michigan lies an idyllic peninsula, yet it has remained largely unnoticed by t...
If you've seen the , you already know that mega-stars like Green Day and Blink-182 will be taking the stage. But Riot Fest has announced an additional special guest that nobody had on their bingo card—Full House actor...
A great fried chicken sandwich has certain qualities: it must be crispy yet juicy, mouthwatering yet portable. Currently, many places in Chicagoland are serving delicious fried chicken sandwiches. However, one has been...