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Chef Jay Bliznick has always wanted to open a magic-themed ice cream shop, and now, that dream is about to become reality. Enter: . When Jay Bliznick connected with world-famous magician Penn Jillette, they hit it off a...
Mondays are the worst, but Mondays with a free Slurpee are better than most. For today, at least, 7/11 is giving away free Slurpees to celebrate the date which coincides with the chain company's name: Seven-Eleven. W...
North Avenue Beach is about to be a lively scene of live music, dancing, and general revelry. The , a 21+ event featuring a host of incredible artists comes back to the city for a two-day span. Featuring musicians like...
As you're well aware, the Highland Park suburb of Chicago experienced a horrific event this Fourth of July. We want to help provide any useful information necessary on how we can all help-- from verified donations and w...
The Summer Nights and City Lights pool series is back at the luxe ! A packed series of events are on the docket for this summer-- from 21+ pool parties to family-friendly movie nights. Keep reading for the full rundown....
Looking for a sweet way to spend time with your pup? Head to a , for the pup-friendly social event of the season. That's right, Chicago’s only dog-friendly boat cruise is returning on July 9th. Back for another seaso...
The fab five have arrived in Chicago-- with a twist! Second City, a legendary local comedy club in the city, hosts shows Thursday through Sunday at the Up Comedy Club. The hysterical parody show features fan-favorite S...
Biking just got a bit safer in Chicago. The just announced that all protected bike lanes will soon have concrete curbs to separate riders from vehicles on the road. This is a big win for the safety of Chicago's biking...
According to the National Weather Service, temps are rising with a high of 105-110 in the morning. Then, just as it's starting to cool down to the 70s in the afternoon, expect a torrential downpour and unavoidable stor...
Some beaches will also close while the city struggles with staffing. Chicago Park District the opening of many indoor and outdoor pools for the summer months. Though it will be good news for many, and Park District ha...