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Pi Day lands on Friday, 14 this year. And while it might seem like an average day and just the start of an ordinary weekend, it's not. When is National Pi Day? March 14th is officially National Pi Day, the day when...
We love sitting down for a meal, savoring each dish, and engaging in conversation for hours. However, we also enjoy a quick meal, especially when it's free! Naansense, a , is launching a new menu featuring Indian fried...
The Emmy and cooking competition Top Chef is back for its 22nd season, featuring 15 contestants who have traveled to Canada to compete for impressive prizes, including a grand prize of $250,000 and the esteemed title o...
We are always on a quest to find the in , which often leads us to explore eccentric, unconventional, and even surprising options. Recently, Max Robbins, the Culinary Director at Lettuce Entertain You, launched a Che...
Deadheads in Chicago have reason to celebrate—a new Grateful Dead-inspired concert venue and restaurant is opening in this month. Dubbed one of the most anticipated local restaurant openings of 2025 by Eater, Garcia’s...
The Bears' season may be over, but a different kind of football is taking over this summer. On July 30, Premier League soccer is bringing an action-packed tournament to the Windy City, giving Chicago fans a rare chanc...
Time to break out the sunblock—spring is arriving a week early in ! The National Weather Service predicts a high of 65 degrees on Monday, with Friday reaching 68. Some inland areas could even see temperatures climb int...
The Transit Authority is shoring up its commitment to the with the launch of a new service system. "The Frequent Network," will introduce bus service of 10 minutes or less along 20 key routes beginning on March 23,...
Women’s History Month in Chicago is an exciting time to celebrate all the in your life and our city. Chicago has always been led by incredible, bold women—Ida B. Wells, Jane Addams, Bessie Coleman, Michelle Obama, Kath...
Even though we're expecting a , we can't help but look forward to the next couple of months, ! Luckily, we don’t have to guess what the summer festivals in Chicago will be this year. The Department of Cultural Affairs a...