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There are some restaurants where you feel at ease as soon as you walk in. The Smith offers a spacious environment that can accommodate your entire group, along with a menu sure to please everyone—whether you're in the...
The 2026 Major League Soccer season is nearing its kickoff, which means get your Chicago Fire FC jersey ready! Luckily, the team just revealed its new “Forever Red” kit in collaboration with MLS and adidas. Inspired by...
If you've been looking for a motivator to cut down on drinking or spending, you'll get just that starting next month in Chicago. As part of the , Windy City residents will pay an additional tax on alcohol purchased at...
Hooray, three-day weekend approaches! Many Chicago residents will soon have a day off from work and school to celebrate Presidents' Day. Originally, this holiday was established as a tribute to George Washington's birt...
We are officially in the midst of winter, which has its drawbacks but also brings some perks, such as the return of "The Bear" to Chicago for filming season five! According to the, this week the cast and crew are filmi...
is less than a week away, marking the final—and biggest—day of the Mardi Gras season. While you may not be flying out to New Orleans from Chicago for the biggest party in the U.S. (and if you are, we’re extremely jealo...
Grant Park is the backdrop to some of Chicago's biggest attractions, from events like Lollapalooza and to public monuments like Buckingham Fountain. Now, the Chicago Park District has released the Grant Park Framewor...
There are countless places to choose from when visiting the city or even planning a staycation, so why not opt for the best? Upon entering The Langham, Chicago, you will be welcomed by elegant guest rooms and suites fe...
For the first time in eight years, Bon Iver’s Eaux Claires Festival is returning to the Midwest this July! Founded by Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon and Aaron Dessner of The National, the Eaux Claires Festival will once agai...
The only painting by famed American artist Norman Rockwell that features the Chicago Cubs is now on display at the Art Institute of Chicago. The renowned art museum announced that Former Governor Bruce Rauner and his w...