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There's nothing quite like an elevated rooftop soirée to kick off the summer season. Tucked away above Michigan Avenue, The Gwen’s hidden fifth-floor terrace is transforming into a lively summer escape...
It's only June, and it seems like every week there's a new glamorous restaurant popping up—and let's be honest, we're not mad about it. However, this latest spot is something special. If you wandered t...
Apologies to everyone in Chicago, but despite our beautiful beaches, it seems we don't have the best one. In fact, the top beach in the Midwest isn't even located in Illinois; it's in Michigan. A beach...
After a successful tour in the U.S. in 2025, the Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is returning to the Chicago area next month! While we eagerly await the opening of the brick-and-mortar Hello Kitty Cafe in downt...
The wait is finally over for Phoebe Bridgers fans in Chicago—the wildly popular singer songwriter is bringing her tour to the Windy City this fall, marking her first local show since 2022. Bridgers is...
A short drive from Chicago, you will find a sprawling 3,000-acre park in Oceana County along the Lake Michigan shoreline; it's an impressive oasis compared to the crowded shores of North Avenue and Oak Be...
We can confidently say that summer is meant to be enjoyed outside, with a gentle breeze under a shining sun, listening to the sweet sounds of music. While there are many places to have fun in Chicago,...
We have a lot of things to look forward to in June, including the grand opening of the highly anticipated Obama Presidential Center. This significant occasion coincides with the launch of the new Wood...
The summer solstice might still be a few weeks out, but it's going to be feeling very seasonal in Chicago this week. Data from the National Weather Service (NWS) predicts temperatures will soar into th...
If you were one of the many festival-goers this past weekend and were completely shocked that the Red Line wasn’t working, you weren’t alone. In addition to the Cubs game, there was Pokémon Go Fest, Ri...