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Move over Philadelphia, Chicago might be the new city of Brotherly Love—well, according to one study anyway. A recent survey from travel experience booking platform Fernwayer has ranked Chicago among t...
How about we meet you in the summer? (Actually, the spring, but summer sounds better with what we're about to say next.) Calvin Harris has announced his first-ever full headlining North American tour,...
You can keep the puffer in the closet for one more day, Chicago—because it is somehow still giving full-on summer. The city reached an unusually warm 88 degrees on Monday, setting a new record high for Oct...
Berenjak, the award-winning Persian restaurant founded in London by chef Kian Samyani, has made its way to Chicago—and its new home inside Soho House is open to the public. London’s acclaimed Berenja...
Love pumpkin spice lattes and French pastries of every variety? You'll have a new spot to get your gourmet treat fix in Chicago soon! Viral French bakery and café chain Paris Baguette is opening its 6t...
The countdown to glühwein, gingerbread, and holiday shopping is officially on—because one of Chicagoland's favorite winter traditions is making its return. Christkindlmarket opens Friday, November 20,...
Get ready to rock, Chicago! Def Leppard are bringing their North American Tour to the Windy City next year, with support from the Goo Goo Dolls and The Struts. The iconic English rock band will hea...
Mike Ditka, the legendary former Chicago Bears coach and the first tight end inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, died at 86 on Friday, October 9, 2026, his family said in a statement. Known to...
Come hungry, leave happy. TenderFest is bringing an all-you-can-eat chicken tender celebration to Navy Pier this Saturday, October 10, 2026, with a lineup of celebrated restaurants, chef-crafted bites,...
Chicago Marathon preparations are already changing some downtown bus trips. The CTA has rerouted six routes beginning today, Thursday, October 8, with the changes scheduled to remain in place until 6 a.m....