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Many consider Michael Jordan the greatest basketball player of all time and it seems that the NBA agrees. The league recently announced its decision to rebrand its annual MVP award– now calling it The Michael Jordan Tro...
A beloved Chicago cheesecake staple is expanding to create a new center, and it will get a grant from the city. Located inside Dunning bakery's recently expanded production facility, Eli’s Cheesecake Company will use th...
About 60 miles outside of Chicago, a quaint main street is currently being celebrated for its cheerful holiday spirit! The TODAY Show recently recognized Woodstock, IL for its glimmering Christmas atmosphere. Filled...
A Chicago restaurant could have a unique opportunity on the city’s South Side! The Obama Foundation, which began construction on the Obama Center in late 2021, is now on the search for a restaurant partner for the y...
A relatively new has found that could temporarily boost a person’s intelligence. Researchers at in England recently studied 18 healthy men, and those who were given cocoa to drink temporarily performed some cognitiv...
There’s a rare occurrence happening in the sky tonight that will be visible from the Chicago area! Called a lunar occultation, this astronomical event only happens when the moon passes in front of a planet and removes i...
A musical holiday train known for traveling across North America has stopped in Chicago for the weekend! The Canadian Pacific Railway Holiday Train's 2022 tour started on November 23 and has been steadily moving across...
From spectacular light shows to festive-themed trains to annual world-ranking Christmas markets, there really is no place like Chicago for the holidays! Chicago is already a fantastic city, but add in a dash of holiday...
In winter, we all want to embrace those warm, welcoming atmospheres-- places that feel like secret hideaways, sheltered from the cold outside. After, a luxurious new concept by Chef Curtis Duffy and wine director Michae...
It’s almost that time of year– when the icy chill feels unbearable and the need to stay warm becomes a top priority. Luckily, there’s a new gorgeous rooftop ready to host cozy holiday get-togethers whether you’re going...