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One thing all Chicagoans have in common is our love or disdain for Malört. Everyone should try it once (if you're of age, of course)—it's technically a rite of passage in Chicago. It's...
As many may already know, the Lake Street Bridge in Chicago is fully closed to vehicles and pedestrians—and it won't reopen anytime soon. The major rehabilitation project for the bridge, built in 1916,...
Things will look a little different for IKEA shoppers in and around Chicago beginning next year. The popular Swedish home goods brand has announced plans to close its suburban Bolingbrook storefront an...
The most Chicago thing ever just happened, and we're equal parts excited and terrified. Strings Ramen just launched Deep Dish Ramen, and yes, it's exactly what it sounds like. Or close enough. The new...
It's almost race weekend in Chicago! The 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon will return for its 48th edition this Sunday, October 11, and street closures are already underway ahead of the citywide e...
Stargazers in the Windy City have a reason to be excited—Chicago will bear witness to back-to-back meteor showers this October. The Draconid and Orionid meteor showers will light up the Midwestern skie...
Why does it feel like there is a Lululemon on almost every corner in Chicago? From Lincoln Park to the Gold Coast's 900 North Michigan Shops, it seems that whenever we are in the mood for an athletic outf...
The 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon is Sunday, October 11, when runners from across the world will converge upon the Windy City to take on the 26.2-mile challenge. Projections show a record-break...
It's time to set your alarms, Chicago. On Friday, October 16, Dunkin' is handing out free bat koozies to customers who buy its new Berry Battie Daydream Refresher. Free. As in zero dollars. As in the b...
Portillo's chocolate cake shake fans have a new reason to save room for dessert. Starting October 6, the Chicago-born chain is adding three OREO-based treats to its menu, just in time for Halloween...