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Chicago summers can get quite hectic, making it hard to keep track of everything happening in the city. However, what we love most is a relaxed, charming street festival where you can explore art, enjoy a...
Chicagoans were delighted to learn that Windy City-born Pope Leo XIV is a die-hard White Sox fan after his inauguration in 2025. The pope most notably attended the team's first game of the 2005 World S...
A spectacular stargazing event is happening this month—and you can watch it for yourself right here in Chicago! The Lyrid Meteor Shower will light up the night sky on Wednesday, April 22. Here's wh...
Have you noticed the little book-sharing boxes in neighborhoods? Now, a different kind of miniature structure is appearing on the sidewalks of Chicago. These boxes aren't for books; they're for art. Ca...
The Windy City's entertainment scene has long suffered from a lack of live magic—but that changes this month! The Hand and The Eye, Chicago's first-ever immersive magic theatre opens this month steps f...
The weather is gradually getting milder, and with the return of spring comes the return of one of Chicago's favorite spring pastimes—a movie under the stars courtesy of Rooftop Cinema Club! The outdoor...
Three Chicago bars are among the best in North America according to a new ranking! World's 50 Best has released its 2026 extended roundup of North America's Best Bars and several local spots made the c...
The Chicago Fire FC 2026 season is in full swing, and Chicago's premier men's soccer league has just announced its summer concert series lineup! This year's schedule features two star-studded performan...
What if you could touch the Great Pyramid, the Roman Colosseum, and the Berlin Wall—all without leaving Michigan Avenue? At the base of the Tribune Tower lies an open-air museum—featuring fragments of...
Your daily downtown commute along the Metra is about to look a bit different—the Chicago transit organization is launching a pilot program that could curb free rides. Here's all the details. Proof o...