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A new café and event space will take over a former Chicago firehouse in Rogers Park. Organizers submitted the project to the city Department of Planning and Development (DPD) in 2025 as part of an open...
The Obama Presidential Center is opening to the public on Friday, June 19—and Secret Chicago went behind-the-scenes ahead of the debut! Here's an exclusive first-look at the sprawling new museum, libra...
If you’re excited about the Chicago Air and Water Show, you’re not alone. Set to take place this August, it appears that this year will feature a repeat performance. Chicago Air and Water Show returns...
This weekend in Chicago is shaping up to be a stormy one, if predictions from the National Weather Service are any indication! The forecast shows back-to-back chances for severe thunderstorms in the co...
Summer has officially arrived, and if you’re looking for plans, look no further than one of Chicago’s beloved malls—Westfield Old Orchard. This month, they are hosting a variety of community events, famil...
Chicago is quickly becoming a bagel city in its own right, and one local dough shop is leading the charge with a new storefront! Popular Windy City-style bagel shop Tilly Bagel is launching a third out...
Mercadito is officially set to open a second location in Lincoln Park. After 17 years at its flagship River North location, Mercadito Lincoln Park will bring the brand’s signature menu and energy to th...
One of Chicago's largest celebrations of Mexican culture, the El Grito festival, is making a grand return this September. After last year's event was canceled, organizers announced via social media tha...
Visitors to Chicago's famed Buckingham Fountain will notice a new addition this summer—moveable outdoor seating. The Chicago Park District has installed lightweight chairs around the periphery of the f...
Even though we are in Illinois, we don't have to venture too far to find some of the most beautiful natural scenery in the world. If you drive about 100 miles west of Chicago, you will transition from one...