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As , there's another competition setting sails this summer. On June 16- 17, national sailing teams are coming together to race across Lake Michigan, flying at speeds of 60+ mph. With the first-ever Chicago NASCAR...
Chicago's Maxwell Street Market will return on Sunday, May 28 for its annual summer run through to October. The historic free market is Chicago's longest-running open-air market having first debuted back in 1912. Aft...
With gorgeous in the spring, the at Lincoln Park Zoo, and, it seems like Chicago is a wildlife hotspot. Especially on the heels of the viral lakefront turtle spotting! It seems like Chicago is turning into an epic...
After securing the space in February, the Bears are moving forward on their Arlington plans and have filed paperwork with hopes of getting the green light to begin demolition at Arlington Park. The new paperwork has rev...
From to the and every rockin' moment in between, Chicago is filled to the brim with incredible live performances that are sure to knock your socks off! Now, Riot Festival’s much anticipated headliners have been ann...
From the now to sports references, The Bear has swept the internet, winning awards galore, and making the already iconic Mr. Beef even more famous. Now, The Bear is back for a second season, and the trailer shows of...
Mosey on around Goose Island and you’ll find Chonk, a gigantic snapping turtle who happens to be going viral online! The initial viral video by friends Joey Santore and Al Scorch was initially made for their YouTube...
A larger-than-life Muñeca Lele has been touring the city in celebration of Mexico Week with the The beloved traditional doll’s name, Lele, means “baby” in hñähñú, one of 69 indigenous languages from Mexico. Lele represe...
Get ready for summer vibes! Tomorrow at midday Chicago's beloved Clarence Buckingham Memorial Fountain will return to life signaling the imminent arrival of summer. Every year the majestic sculptural landmark is turned...
From and to and , Chicago doesn't play around when it comes to the caliber of watering holes on offer in our terrific city. With a bar and restaurant scene of such high quality, it might not come as much of a surp...