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This week is an important one for stargazers in Chicago—one of the biggest meteor showers of the year will make its return! The Perseid meteor shower will light up the skies over North America between...
It's truly wholesome to see your favorite musicians come to Chicago before a big show—and watch them experience everything the city has to offer. From the architecture to the local restaurants and bars, it...
Summer storm season in Chicago is far from over—an extended bout of severe weather will impact the city this week. Here's a breakdown of the forecast and what it means for you. Heavy rains, high hu...
August 2026 is shaping up to be a period of incredible stargazing in Chicago—the city will experience not one, but two eclipses in a single month. Here's what to know. Agust solar and lunar eclipses...
The iconic Shops at North Bridge on Chicago's Magnificent Mile are set to undergo a multi-million dollar renovation, with an estimated cost of $40 million. According to NBC Chicago, this project is "po...
Northalsted Market Days is officially returning this weekend with four stages for you to dance, enjoy drinks, and probably sweat at. This year's headliners may be the best yet and include Keri Hilson, Day...
If you walk past Perpetual Books, you'll discover a curated selection of unique and intriguing titles alongside notable bestsellers—this is what attracts people to the store every day. Opened last year...
It looks like we Chicagoans are in good hands—specifically, the hands of doctors—because two hospitals in Chicago have once again been recognized among the top 20 in the nation. According to the latest...
In the 1940s, a woman named Ann Sather decided that what she really wanted to do was own and run a restaurant. So, when the Swedish owners of a restaurant in Chicago decided to retire, Ann invested her...
The world's largest rooftop, a.k.a Navy Pier, is putting on an event you won't want to miss this fall. At the end of next month, the 3,300-foot-long pier will once again transform into Chicago's larges...