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The Polar Express ride, a popular holiday attraction in Chicago, has been canceled this year in light of construction at Union Station. Organizers announced the news in a statement on the ride’s official site. …...
Toys “R” Us is making a comeback in Chicago, nearly a decade after filing for bankruptcy and shuttering all US locations. The beloved toy store will open its first brick-and-mortar location in Chicagoland at...
A proposal to reduce Chicago’s citywide speed limit from 30 mph to 25 mph is closer to becoming a reality after gaining approval from the City Council’s Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety. The committee passed...
Chicago has been crowned the rattiest city in America for the tenth consecutive year, again claiming the top spot on Orkin Pest Control’s “50 Rattiest Cities” list. Chicago’s decade-long run as the rat king can be attr...
Early voting begins next week in Chicago and is already underway in much of Illinois. With election day just weeks away on November 5, now is the time to check your registration status and get a head start on your ballo...
Guests can now experience Flyover’s Believe Chicago and Legendary Iceland journeys in a single visit. The two virtual shows will play on a rotating schedule each day, allowing viewers to turn their trip into a special d...
Monday will mark Chicago’s last 6 p.m. sunset of 2024, as daylight savings time draws closer to its end. According to Time and Date, the Windy City won’t see another post-6pm sunset until…...
Will Ferrell has teamed up with Swedish House Mafia and DJ White Shadow for a massive charity concert, “Will Ferrell’s Ultimate DJ House Party,” set to take place at Wintrust Arena on October 26 at 8 p.m. The…...
Chicago residents can avoid the dreaded DMV wait times thanks to a new state pilot program. Twelve grocery stores across Chicagoland now feature “Fast-Lane” DMV kiosks that allow customers to renew their licenses, stat...
Looking for a new way to explore Chicago? Now’s your chance, with Open House Chicago 2024! Produced by the Chicago Architectural Center (CAC), Open House Chicago (OHC) is a free annual festival that takes visitors on&h...
