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We’ve been looking forward to a in Chicago for quite some time. While the first store opened in last year, it hasn’t quite satisfied our cravings—and that’s because it can be a pain to get to from the South or North s...
The is getting a major facelift—thanks to a $10 million grant from Abbott Healthcare’s philanthropic foundation. Announced Thursday, the donation will support Shedd’s ongoing centennial revitalization and conservation...
has a new James Beard Award-winning restaurant—one with a time-honored reputation that stands apart from the usual fine dining honorees. Lem's Bar-B-Q on the has received the coveted 2025 America’s Classics Award, ce...
Big changes are coming to Illinois driver's licenses in 2025, including new accessibility features and term limits. New License Term Limits According to a report from NBC, a bill recently passed by the Illinois Ge...
The wizarding world of Harry Potter will come to life in Chicago this spring, with a new themed store set to open on the Magnificent Mile. Warner Bros. Discovery is launching the at 676 Michigan Avenue on April 10. ...
Jeremy Allen White just might be Chicago's favorite fictional chef, and at Sunday night's SAG Awards, he shared his favorite real-life dining spots in the Windy City. When asked which are among his go-tos, White took...
weather has taken a turn for the warmer! After the polar vortex brought frigid temperatures last week, the thermometer has shot up into the low fifties. Here's how long this unseasonable warmth will stick around. Temp...
One of Chicago's most beloved civil servants is retiring after more than three decades of service, and the community is sending her off with a farewell celebration—open to all of ! Janet Martin, affectionately known a...
Tripadvisor’s annual Travelers’ Choice Awards recently recognized a in their yearly rankings. The Four Seasons Hotel was ranked #8 on the “Best Hotels” list in the United States. And not to toot our own horn, but achie...
The phrase "love is in the air" just took on a whole new meaning. A recent study from DatingAdvice.com has named Chicago's O'Hare International Airport one of the most romantic in the nation, ranking it among the bes...