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Great news for Illinois residents who own a car in Chicago. You can now pay the required taxes and register your vehicle titles at the same time. Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced...
Angel Reese is bidding the Windy City farewell—the Chicago Sky forward and WNBA star is joining the Atlanta dream. The Sky announced the trade in a statement released Monday, stating the team will acqu...
If you're nostalgic for a mid-20th-century-style hangout complete with spinning vinyl stools and a stainless steel soda fountain, we have something that might quench that thirst. A specialty soda...
Is a visit to the Great Pyramids on your bucket list? Chicagoans will have a new convenient route for taking the trip of a lifetime beginning this summer. The first-ever direct route from the Windy Cit...
The Obama Presidential Center is finally opening this summer after years of development—and you can win a free ticket to the opening! Here's all the details and how you can enter the sweepstakes. Th...
This year, there are many Easter events taking place in the city; however, nothing excites kids quite like an Easter egg hunt. As experts on happenings in Chicago, we’ve compiled a list of the best Easter...
Easter Sunday falls on April 5 this year, which is just two days away! If you need to pick up last-minute groceries, make a quick trip to the pharmacy, or do some shopping, be sure to check which stores a...
This winter has been unexpectedly cold, but spring seems to have arrived in Chicago, as evidenced by the blooming cherry blossoms. These soft and delicate flowers typically bloom for only a week or two...
Chicago is set for some severe weather tonight, with heavy rains, strong winds, and even tornadoes possible across the region. Here's a quick breakdown of the forecast. Tornado watch threat, 70mph w...
The outdoor concert season is just around the corner—well, not for a few more months, but we can't help counting down the days until June! While many of us are excited about heading to venues like the Sal...