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The skies are currently hazy as early morning commuters found a smoke-filled skyline impacting the summer air. An air quality alert has been put into effect in Chicago as smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to p...
We’ve officially entered the future of train travel. As part of the Illinois Department of Transportation's High-Speed Rail Project, an Amtrak train going between Chicago and St. Louis will now travel at 110 MPH. ...
With a bevy of , , and to choose from, Chicago is filled to the brim with exciting and innovative experiences (like the). Yet, there's one bar that stands out from the rest, as it's entirely off the ground. Sure, we...
Grant Park is packed with a full roster of exciting and ticketed events this summer. From to , the annual Taste of Chicago festival has had to reroute. Before the main event this Taste of Chicago will once again be...
Chicago's music scene is a big draw, filling the city with enticing live performances, groundbreaking artists, and plenty of incredible music to enjoy. From the sweeping , and across town, there's one standout former v...
Baseball season is a time to sit back and relax. Whether you choose to enjoy a or , Wrigleyville's iconic location is the place to be for sports fans! Now, the Cubs are getting into the celebratory spirit, and showin...
From to endless , and a (like Lollapalooza and the) Summertime Chi is the place to be during the course of June, July, and August! With the first official day of summer arriving this Wednesday, the Summer Solstice (...
June 19, also known as Juneteenth, Emancipation Day, or Freedom Day, is a day that marks the end of slavery in America. 158 years ago, on June 19, 1865, Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas to break the news to t...
Chicago Park District has announced that it will open every single one of its swimming pools to the public on Friday, June 23. Last summer due to a struggle with staffing. The Chicago Park District was only able...
From to , and the full roster of exciting summer events, Chicago is filled with ! An iconic building celebrates a milestone anniversary, they're also launching the return of a free concert series. Keep reading for a...