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If you're excited for this St. Patrick's Day weekend in Chicago, you're not alone. Thousands are expected to witness the green river dyeing and attend the parades on Saturday and Sunday. However, we ca...
Chicago native Amy Madigan is currently the favorite to win an Oscar, according to the esteemed Gold Derby Awards Predictions. However, before her role as Aunt Gladys in the horror-mystery film Weapons...
A renaissance in pop music has finally been confirmed: the Pussycat Dolls are returning for a tour later this year. This morning, the chart-topping girl group unveiled their first new single in nearly...
Chicago's beloved Ravinia Festival concert series is back in suburban Highland Park this summer for its 122nd edition, bringing some of the biggest names in music to the Windy City stage. From a local hip-hop star to a...
There's a certain kind of hunger that strikes after midnight—the moment when the fridge is bare, delivery apps have closed for the night, and everyone sensible is fast asleep. However, across the count...
If you're a beer aficionado and you live in Chicago, you've no doubt had a beer from Half Acre or Maplewood during one night out or another. Well now the two Chicago brewery kings are merging to create the Windy City's...
Tucked away in the charming state of Michigan is a lakeside village with a population of around 8,000—St. Joseph. Despite its small size, the village has a lot to offer, including stunning landscapes, bea...
Chicago’s Loop has welcomed a new lunchtime hotspot: Fatback, a hybrid sandwich shop, butcher counter, and specialty market. Chef Charlie McKenna and The Fifty/50 Group opened Fatback to solve a common...
A viral bagel sensation known for its long lines, dedicated fans, and simple motto—"Grip, Rip, and Dip"—is coming to Chicago. PopUp Bagels announced on Instagram that it plans to open a permanent locat...
Music is just a few months out, and lineups are starting to drop—and now we have the schedule for the largest local house music festival! ARC Music Festival is back this summer, bringing four days of high-energy elec...