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If you've been thinking about adopting a furry friend, this weekend in Chicago is your chance! The Chicago Humane Coalition (CHC) and PetSmart are teaming up for a huge adoption event featuring more t...
The “greatest show in sports” is heading to Chicago this weekend! If you haven't heard, Wrigley Field will host the Savannah Bananas and the Firefighters for a three-game series. While ticket prices ar...
PAWS Chicago is making exciting strides in the Northwest suburbs with a significant expansion. This past Sunday afternoon, the animal shelter held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Rescue Ranch in Haw...
Chicago is under an Air Quality Alert Monday, as a second round of Canadian wildfire smoke hits the region. The alert comes just days after historically high air pollutant levels impacted the city late...
There is a town 3 hours outside of Chicago where, as soon as you drive past the main street, you're transported into a storybook setting with historic 1800s architecture. According to a list compiled b...
First there was Strawberry Fest, then Peach Fest, and now the biggest blueberry festival in Illinois is back next month—just one hour from downtown Chicago! Blueberry Fest is back at Windy Acres Farm,...
Magnolia Bakery has been a popular destination for those craving sweets in Chicago. Known for their fresh banana puddings, cupcakes, cookies, and more, they were an easy stop if you were downtown. Howe...
One notable aspect of the Chicago food scene is the abundance of celebrities dining here. This is understandable, given our world-class culinary landscape. The latest celebrity to stop by? None other than...
Chicago is experiencing historically dangerous air quality levels amidst pollution from the ongoing Canadian Wildfires. As of morning Friday, July 17, Chicago remains under an Air Quality Alert from th...
If you're feeling the World Cup blues, you're not alone. Many of us will miss the camaraderie and sense of community that has brought everyone together over the past six weeks. As the World Cup comes to a...