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A glass of rosé, a stunning rooftop view, a celebrity DJ, and light bites-- it sounds like the perfect summer party, and it's happening here in Chicago! To celebrate Rose Month, the , a premier restaurant in the city, i...
Imagine this: you're cruising along the lakeshore with the summer's wind in your hair on a free bike. It's entirely possible as the Chicago Department of Transportation plans to give away free bikes over the next few ye...
The village of Westmont, IL just broke a Guinness World Record for the World's Largest Fruit Display with 70,000 pounds of bananas! The Banana Bonanza is now on display outside Jewel-Osco at 4 East Ogden Ave. It has of...
The beloved River West pub was renowned for its St Patrick’s Day parties and movie appearances. One of the most treasured Irish pubs in Chicago, and to some the entire United States, closed its doors for good on the we...
Starting July 1, the minimum wage will increase for all tipped and non-tipped workers in the Cook County area. In accordance with a press release from Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s office, the minimum hourly wage for tipped wo...
Local Hyde Park chef Damarr Brown has come in fourth place on Bravo's competitive cooking show, Top Chef. Outside of the show, he works as the Chef de Cuisine at . Though he did not win the ultimate prize of Top Che...
One of Chicago's best summer music festivals is right around the corner! Wicker Park Fest is set to take place from July 22 to the 24th with an incredible lineup of musicians taking the stage. Spend the three-day fes...
Rogers Park Business Alliance launched the last month. Yet, the official ceremony on June 18th marks the start of Rogers Park’s plan to implement a “Chicago Alfresco” citywide outdoor dining and community initiative in...
The 43rd annual and the Puerto Rican People's Parade are back again from June 9-12 with the parade taking place on the 11th. The celebration will be in Puerto Rico Town also known as Paseo Boricua. Presented by the Pue...
Established in 1980, this uniquely-Chicago tradition is back with an exclusive array of eateries just in time for summer. Showcasing the city’s culinary excellence and diversity, sets up in Grant Park. Known as the wor...