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While Mexican Independence Day in Chicago takes place on Wednesday, September 16, 2026—it's never too early to start celebrating! Parades, festivals, and street closures will begin tomorrow, September 11,...
Let's get Together, Together in Chicago! Because Harry Styles is officially extending his current touring plans into 2027 with a new series of stadium dates, including performances at Soldier Field. Th...
Are you ready for one of the most anticipated matchups in soccer? Tonight, Robert Lewandowski will face off against Lionel Messi at Soldier Field as the Chicago Fire host Inter Miami. Lionel Messi and...
Lincoln Park has a new dinner destination worth knowing about. Noema opened last month at 1443 W. Fullerton Avenue without much fanfare—but with its completely booked patio, word of mouth has clearly sp...
Illinois residents can feel relieved knowing they are one step closer to ensuring that the cosmetics on their bathroom shelves won't pose long-term health risks. This is thanks to a new House bill that...
The Windy City is leading the charge when it comes to withstanding climate change. Chicago is the most climate resilient city in the world, according to a new study from artificial intelligence company...
For decades, airport security has been heavily restricted—friends and family had to say goodbye to their loved ones traveling long before the security checkpoints. However, it looks like that is a thin...
Have you ever wanted to cannonball, belly flop, or dive into the Chicago River? Generally, it's completely off-limits for obvious reasons; however, for one day only, you can. 100 people get a rare chan...
Fall in Chicago has unofficially begun, and over the next 7 days Windy City residents will notice another sign of the season—the city will observe its last pre-7 p.m. sunset of 2026. Here's a look at t...
Kewanee doesn't show up on most Illinois itineraries. Sitting well outside the state's main tourism corridors, the Henry County town has long been known for its railroad heritage, a traditional downtown...