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is almost here, which means we're inching closer to the sales event of the season. While you may have your sights on a new tech gadget or an exquisite necklace on , there's something even better for our travel aficionad...
When Christmas rolls around, it's the perfect time to watch all the holiday we adore. Some movies give us the traveling itch, like The Holiday, while others, like National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, make us never wa...
Prepare for the smell of roasted nuts, fresh pretzels, bratwurst, hot spiced wine, and the magic of festive music all in the coziest of atmospheres. Of all the city's Christmas traditions, there are few that vy with Ch...
Chicago's beloved holiday events are about to come back thick and fast! The Millennium Park Christmas tree is no doubt Chicago’s “official” Christmas tree. Every year the lights are switched on during a jubilant annual...
We've been treated to many months of stunning art spectacles on the 2.5-acre river façade of the Merchandise Mart since they returned earlier in 2023 for which celebrated ART on THE MART's 5th anniversary with a new co...
At least 38 people were hurt, three critically, in a crash Thursday morning in the city's Rogers Park neighborhood on the north side, according to the Chicago Fire Department. The crash happened at 7519 N. Paulina, b...
While many things are —feeling an earthquake was not on our list this week. Approximately 100 miles southwest of Chicago, the United States Geological Survey reported a minor, 3.6 magnitude earthquake in Illinois occurr...
If you're one to suggest a seafood restaurant for every group dinner and are drawn to a briny bite of delectable fish, then you have probably heard of Lure Fishbar. The restaurant not only has one of the freshest fish s...
With an array of acclaimed , and across the city, Chicago's hospitality scene is no far friend from flattering accolades. When it comes to our favorite foods being recognized among the best in existence, however, l...
From Maggie Daley to McCormick, Chicago has no shortage of sensational . But while they all offer magical winter memories surrounded by lights and laughter, there is only one that offers you the chance to skate up among...