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If you drive north of Chicago, you'll discover a region filled with incredible road trip potential—thanks to its proximity to Michigan, which features a stunning waterfront route that's worth your attenti...
If you've been eagerly anticipating a transformative update for the Metra, the wait is over. This year, Chicago's Metra is planning a complete overhaul—renovating 20 stations, replacing 22 grade cross...
If you’re seeking a truly special way to celebrate Mother’s Day this year, look no further than the enchanting Bloomsbury Farm’s Fields of Flight Kite Festival! Treat your mom to an unforgettable day o...
If you’ve been missing Tacombi, the beloved Wicker Park taqueria, you’ll be thrilled to hear that the restaurant is reopening just in time for Cinco de Mayo. After a temporary closure for structural w...
Sorry Cubs fans, the South Side has you beat. A new study has determined that the Chicago White Sox are among the top 4 most dedicated fanbases in MLB! Here's a look at the numbers. White Sox...
For over half a century, there has been a celebration like no other just a short drive outside of Chicago. If you're planning your summer activities, be sure to include the Lake Geneva Jaycees Annual Vene...
Chicago’s historic Water Tower Place is about to undergo an extensive and expensive renovation—estimated at $170 million—as it celebrates its 50th anniversary. Since its opening in 1975, Water Tower Pl...
Whether you're planning a relaxing Sunday get together this spring or a memorable mother's day outing in Chicago, you just might be in search of the perfect local brunch restaurant. Well lucky for you,...
Spring has sprung in Chicago, and now is the time to take a walk outside and smell the flowers. You can do just that at this sprawling floral oasis just a short drive or train trip from downtown. He...
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) broke ground on the Red Line extension project on the far South Side Friday. The long-awaited development will bring four new CTA stations south of the current termin...