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Chicago’s annual Windy City Smokeout festival returns to Chicago, bringing four days of top-notch country music, delicious barbecue, and incredible pop-ups to the United Center—here are the ones you don'...
Looking for a new brunch spot in Chicago? How about an experience in a historic mansion-turned-magic venue? Chicago's first magic-only theatre The Hand & The Eye has announced a new special Sunday...
A magnitude 2.9 earthquake occurred off the coast of Chicago on Wednesday, according to data released by the U.S. Geological Survey. Data shows the epicenter of the quake formed approximately 13.8 mile...
Some free events just don't live up to the hype—perhaps they are lackluster or simply lack activities. However, there are those rare events that truly impress, and the fact that they are free is just an a...
Chicago drill rap legend Chief Keef has announced a 2026 tour—with a homecoming stop in the Windy City. Here's all the details and when tickets drop. Chief Keef in Chicago this fall Photo/Chief K...
While you might think that you need a ticket to enjoy Windy City Smokeout, that's not the case. There are plenty of events happening that don't require a festival ticket. You can participate in experi...
Following Chicago's Independence Day wash-out, Windy City residents are enjoying some much-needed dry weather. Unfortunately, the sunny skies will be short-lived—additional thunderstorms are possible i...
If you're interested in visiting the Obama Presidential Center museum in Chicago but are frustrated that tickets have been sold out for months, there's good news. A new batch of tickets will be availab...
Summer is undeniably the season of festivals, and the SAUCED Night Market stands out as a special nighttime celebration you won't want to miss. This weekend, on Friday and Saturday, July 10 and 11, fro...
Calling all local film buffs—the movie marathon of the summer is going down this weekend in Chicago! Mubi Fest is coming to three Chicago theaters this weekend, bringing back-to-back days of blockbuste...