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A new law which was set to go into effect on January 1st hikes the minimum wage up from $12 to $13 an hour making the state average one dollar higher than the previous year. For all workers who earn tips, the minimum...
Are you on the search for the perfect pair of vegan leather pants? How about a cozy ‘shacket’? Chicago shoppers, you’re in luck as Gen Z favorite brand, Aritzia, known for its sleek clothing staples, is set to open a...
For anyong still hanging on to their Christmas tree, you can now turn it into mulch as a way to recycle the beloved Christmas staple. The city of Chicago has set up a recycle program, turning your beacon of holiday chee...
Early 2021 the Chicago City Council for nonindustrial use. The Elston Avenue property known for the enormous “Umbrella Girl” sign can be seen from the Kennedy Expressway and has long been an unofficial Chicago landmark...
Adam Sandler will be in Chicago later this year for a live performance that’s sure to leave you laughing. Rumor has it he’s even bringing along a surprise guest– though details on who that The beloved comedian is pe...
When the clock strikes midnight, the sky will light up with stunning bursts of color-- ringing in 2023 with a bang! The place to be: Navy Pier! Navy Pier is back with its iconic New Year's Eve firework show at 12 p....
Chicago, you just keep making these top 10 lists! First for Christmas, then for the best airport, and now, WalletHub has conducted a study to figure out which U.S. cities were the absolute best to spend the holiday. As...
Chicago reached a new historic low temperature this past weekend as a blizzard flew through the area. On Friday, December 23, the highest temperature failed to reach zero degrees Fahrenheit. As a result, Chicago officia...
The abandoned potential of the Chicago Spire hole might finally be filled! The Chicago Spire hole was born from a disintegrated dream. Once upon a time, i...
The holiday season is already underway and in that odd time between Christmas and New Years, it's important to highlight Kwanzaa as celebrations started yesterday and will extend to January 1st. Here's everything you ne...