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The Bucktown Chamber of Commerce is launching a new block party series that will close Milwaukee Avenue to car traffic once a month. Shopping, live music, and community "Meet Me on Milwaukee" will take place on the las...
Guinness has teamed up with cult-favorite Van Leeuwen Ice Cream to debut a limited-edition flavor, and they will be handing out complimentary scoops this week at the Guinness Open Gate Brewery. The collaborative flavor...
Hello Kitty remains a global pop culture icon, and we’re not mad about it. Just last month, in celebration of her 50th anniversary, Hello Kitty made an appearance with the Hello Kitty Truck in Chicago. Fans flocked to...
Attention, Chicago soccer fans—or should we say "Fútbol" fans? One of the most exciting soccer matches is happening in Chicago this week. AFC Bournemouth, Everton, Manchester United, and West Ham United will compete i...
Today is Chicken Wing Day, which means it's time to celebrate! Hopsmith and Fatpour Tap Works are offering a special deal: for $15.25, you can enjoy a single order of wings along with award-winning sauces from Woodie's...
It's that time of year again: Lollapalooza weekend in Chicago is just days away! The return of the Windy City's biggest music festival means the return of major street closures downtown. The 2025 edition of Lollapalooz...
One thing Chicago—and Illinois—excels at is brewing beer. Recently, 14 from Illinois brought home medals from this year's Adams Street Brewery, based in Chicago's Loop, achieved impressive results, claiming two gold...
In a bustling landscape of in Chicago, a new and exciting addition has just launched—a weekly farmers market dedicated exclusively to vegan offerings. The new Chicago Vegan Farmer's Market features fresh produce, bake...
The lineup of events this summer has become quite overcrowded—Sueños, NASCAR, Lollapalooza, to name a few. It's become so crowded that another beloved summer event is transitioning to fall. The award-winning "Sundays...
If you're looking for a bucket of beer and a superabundance of TVs to watch the latest sports games, you can never go wrong with Jake Melnick's. The Chicago sports bar boasts a relaxing charm, marked by one distinct tra...