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Vegetarians across Chicago– this one is for you. RAKKAN, a plant-based ramen spot is set to open on August 22nd, at 4926 N. Broadway, offering vegan and gluten-free options along with a plant-based broth. They use dashi...
Wanting to bring luxury, energy-efficient container homes to the South Side, a team of investors have started developing a way to do so by winter. Enter Vincennes Village, a new development intent on bringing 12 eco-fri...
The star of The Bear recently made a visit to the iconic Italian sandwich shop on Orleans St. If you’ve seen the show on Hulu, you’ll probably recognize the restaurant setting as it is based on Chicago’s authentic...
TEDxTalks is coming to Chicago. The series, which has risen in popularity over the years, focuses on highlighting industry leaders, authors, and emerging ideas by showcasing thought-provoking presentations. The unique...
Clean energy is coming to Chicago courtesy of a new downstate solar energy plant as the city just finalized an agreement to start using clean, renewable energy by 2025. The goal is to run all city operations on 100% ren...
A locally loved hamburger chain Small Cheval is opening a brand new spin-off of its popular West Loop Diner. Located on 53rd Street, the Hyde Park location brings diners a simply stripped-back menu complete with delicio...
Beloved actor Keanu Reeves is starring in a TV adaptation of “The Devil in the White City” a nonfiction book by Erik Larson that was first published in 2003 about Chicago’s 1893 World’s Fair. Keanu R...
Lady Gaga is heading to Wrigley Field for her previously scheduled Chicago tour stop. Initially planned for August 27, 2021, she’s finally made her way over to perform her latest album, Chromatica. The Chromatica Ball w...
Monkeypox has officially been named a public health emergency for Illinois, as Gov. JB Pritzker announced that the state is a disaster area for the disease. What is monkeypox? Monkeypox is not new, and has been around s...
When the much-loved Fountainhead closed during the pandemic, nobody knew what was going to replace it. After sitting empty for two years, LM Restaurant Group has swooped in to open its third Land & Lake location....
