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Ghost signs have been found on the side of a wood-paneled building in Lakeview. As workers prepared to renovate the site, and siding was removed from the building, old ads dating back to the 50s were revealed. The bu...
The James R. Thompson Center, located in the iconic Chicago Loop, has finally been sold after years of debate to Google. Yes, Google, as in the internet browser and tech-giant. Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker announced...
In a bid to keep the Bears in Chicago, Lori Lightfoot recently unveiled plans to add a state-of-the-art dome atop the iconic Soldier Field. The $2.2 billion proposal comes after plans were revealed to update the M...
Enjoy a night of dinner, drinks, and dancing along Lake Michigan with PAWS Chicago, the city’s largest no-kill animal shelter. Held at the Offshore on Navy Pier (1000 E. Grand Ave.) partiers and their pups can gather fo...
Located on Division Street between California and Western Avenues, (also known as Paseo Boricua) there sits a half-mile plot of land at Humboldt Park, you'll find two towering 60-foot Puerto Rican Flags. In what's sure...
An ice rink isn't the first place you'd think to spend a summer's day-- or maybe it is. This weekend, Go-karting on ice is officially back at the in Chicago. Open from July 22 to July 24, the limited-time event is sure...
Get ready for a weekend of music, revelry, and joy at the iconic Wicker Park Fest. With a stacked lineup of musicians, the three-day festival returns today and goes on all weekend long! Keep reading for all the info on...
Christmas lights dazzle, and delight. The classic holiday tunes stay on all night long. Toy trains scoot by on a double-decker track. For the first time ever, Butch McGuires is decking the halls for summer. From July...
Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay has an extensive collection of rock memorabilia and now, he’s bringing those incredible artifacts to Chicago. Irsay's goal is to showcase his iconic collection of rock music, American...
Celebrated chef Art Smith has opened a new restaurant, . Featuring Chef Art’s iconic take on southern comfort food with contemporary twists, Reunion also offers a fully stocked Shine Bar with a selection of Moonshine an...