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Chicago’s new Jaleo restaurant “brings alive the spirit and flavors of modern-day Spain” with table-side paella and a full tapas bar. Chicago’s credibility as a culinary heavyweight never ceases...
The exciting pop-up features “pizzas around the world” and “drinks from around the world” menus! Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 began on July 23 and now Chicago has the perfect place to cheer on our country’...
America’s 245th birthday was one to remember and Chicago’s talented photographers did not disappoint. Independence Day this year was destined to be something extra special. After the last year we’ve been thr...
It’s happened, folks. Chicago’s beloved Lake Shore Drive has a new name. 17 miles of outer Lake Shore Drive from Hollywood Avenue to East 67th Street will now be known as Jean Baptiste Point DuSable Lake Sho...
Written by Yasmine Atallah As of July 5th, Canada will no longer require a 14-day quarantine for fully vaccinated travelers entering the country. This week, the government of Canada announced new travel restrictions for...
The internationally-renowned chef is daring Chicago to eat Hot Dogs with ketchup. Gordon Ramsay has opened numerous successful restaurants around the world amassing 16 Michelin stars in the process. Having opened his fi...
Many homes have been damaged after the tornado, with rumored wind speeds of over 135 mph, launched debris more than 10,000 feet into the air. While thunder and lightning hit much of central Chicago last night, a 135mph...
The acclaimed portraits of Barack and Michelle Obama are now in Chicago for their first stop of a national tour. During the first week of their stay, all Illinois residents can see them for free. Last year, The Smithson...
Flags will be henceforth be flown at half-staff in recognition of Juneteenth. Yesterday, Wednesday, June 16, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed legislation declaring June 19th an official state holiday in Illinois. Juneteent...
LGBTQ+ Pride has many colorful symbols. Here’s what each one represents. June was officially designated as Pride Month in commemoration of the New York Stonewall Riots of 1969. These riots marked a before and afte...
