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Summer is and Chicagoans now have the perfect way to beat the heat: the Chicago Park District has reopened all 50 of its outdoor swimming pools. Park District pools bounce back For the first time since 2020, the Park Di...
It’s that time of year again—street closures begin this week in preparation for the , returning to Grant Park July 5–6. The high-octane event will bring two days of racing and entertainment to the heart of downtown. In...
It’s been a cooler-than-average so far—but that’s about to change. The Windy City is gearing up for a major heatwave following a round of midweek thunderstorms. Storms on the way According to the , Monday will bring dr...
As summer arrives and international travel becomes increasingly expensive, it's the perfect time to rediscover the charm of nearby destinations. It seems everybody is opting for beautiful local rather than crowded coas...
Choose Chicago, the city’s tourism department, is ushering in a new era of prosperity for the Windy City with the launch of its latest campaign: Never Done. Never Outdone. The new brand initiative aims to boost civic e...
Ahead of the opening of Epic Universe, Universal Orlando is set to preview its new theme park by bringing a portal to Chicago tomorrow. The portal coming to Chicago will be a 30-foot-tall Chronos tower, a replica of t...
360 Chicago is expanding its footprint atop the former Hancock Center (875 N. Michigan Avenue), taking over the two floors previously occupied by the . Representatives of the popular observation deck announced the expa...
Attention, Hello Kitty fans! Whether you grew up with the adorable white cat or are newly introduced, Hello Kitty is bringing some exciting news to Chicago! In celebration of her 50th anniversary, the global pop cultur...
Heritage Restaurant and Caviar Bar, a Ukrainian Village dining institution has announced it will close its doors after 8 years. Owners of the announced the news in a shared on June 6, stating that the establishment...
Chicago is poised to reclaim its position as the center of the hospitality industry next week. People from across the country will gather for the annual , the most prestigious gala in the American hospitality industry,...