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Chicago's oldest steakhouse, Gene & Georgetti, holds a special place in the hearts of Chicagoans. Established in 1941 by two men who rose from humble beginnings, it has remained family-owned even after all these de...
Chicago experienced major tourism growth in 2024, Choose Chicago revealed at its annual meeting last week. The Windy City welcomed an estimated 55.3 million visitors last year, according to a release, representing a 6....
theatre lovers, rejoice—Hamilton is coming back to the Windy City in 2026! "We can’t say no to this!," Broadway in Chicago announce Monday on Facebook, "Hamilton will be returning to the CIBC Theatre for a limited 8 w...
Have you ever wondered about the smallest city park in the state? You might think it's a spot for leisurely strolls or dog walking, but you'd be mistaken. Park No. 474 is so small it doesn't even have enough space for a...
The are moving forward with their long-anticipated plans to leave Soldier Field and build a new stadium complex in suburban Arlington Heights—nearly two years after first pitching the project and beginning work on the...
Can’t get enough of Pop Mart? The wildly popular Chinese lifestyle brand just opened its third location—this time at Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg. Curious what all the hype is about? Now’s your chance to see for yourse...
has long held its title as the third-largest city in the U.S.—but that status may soon be up for grabs. New population estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau show Houston is closing in. As of 2024, Chicago’s population...
Eleven new speed cameras have been activated or will soon be activated throughout Chicago. The Department of Transportation announced that in addition to the seven new speed cameras activated on May 1, another four will...
Severe thunderstorms could hit Thursday evening, fueled by unseasonably warm temperatures and an incoming cold front. Chicago saw unseasonably warm weather Thursday afternoon, with temperatures reaching a high of 90 d...
As this weekend, we'd like to take a trip down memory lane. Let's rewind to 2014: Solange and Jay-Z had a dramatic confrontation in an elevator after the Met Gala, Blue Ivy was just a baby, and the On the Run Tour wit...