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Have you been walking around Streeverville ? Chances are you've noticed a giant orange crate in front of the Tribune Tower, and (there's even a higher probability) you're wondering what it is. The giant crate serves...
We still have to wait until next month to see the riverwalk bustling with people sauntering with glasses of wine in hand and dining at café-style tables sheltered by umbrellas. However, that shouldn't stop us from enjoy...
Chicago has held Orkin Pest Control's title of the for 10 years, but all of that could soon change under a new pilot program. The Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce is partnering with Arizona-based company to...
The Illinois Secretary of State's office has officially opened a new two-story DMV center at 125 W. Monroe St. The "state-of-the-art" facility replaces the former downtown DMV at 160 N La Salle Dr., bringing the ful...
Chicagoans and Harry Potter fans were delighted this Tuesday morning by an unexpected, sweet surprise—giant jelly beans floating along the ! And just to clarify, this is not an April Fools' joke. As part of an April...
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DuSable (DLSD) has long been one of Chicago’s most picturesque, toll-free roadways—but that’s about to change. Starting later this year, the City of Chicago will roll out a new $5 toll system and install 25 new spee...
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If you have been scrolling through social media these past few months, you’ve likely come across "The Portal"—an open-air video link that connects two cities. It was first launched in New York City and then moved to Phi...
has officially sprung, leaving the dreariness of winter behind and bringing the fresh scent of flowers to every corner. Among the many beautiful blooms in , cherry blossoms stand out as truly remarkable. While many thi...
and NASCAR officials have unveiled the official traffic plan for the , set for July 5-6 in Grant Park. Phased street closures will begin June 19 and wrap up by July 14, with efforts to minimize disruptions to local tr...
Chicago's North Lawndale neighborhood is getting its own children’s museum! First reported by Block Club Chicago, the One Lawndale Children’s Discovery Center (1LCDC) will open at 3140 W. Ogden Ave., covering 25,000 sq...