Shaw’s Crab House in Chicago had some dapper dining room visitors recently. Three penguins from The Shedd Aquarium came to tour the restaurant and bring …
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Wrigley Field has been a lot of things over its 106-year history. Mostly notably, the iconic ballpark has served as the home field for the …
Read moreChicago’s Wrigley Field is now a National Historic Landmark—Here’s what that means
I was in the elevator heading up to my room at Hotel EMC2, a boutique hotel in downtown Chicago, when one of the hotel’s most …
The parents of a newly minted Ph.D. recipient wanted to show how proud they were of their son in a unique way. Brandon Truett, a …
Read moreParents surprised their son with a congratulatory billboard after graduation was canceled
Many public institutions are closed to slow the spread of the coronavirus, and Chicago’s world-renowned Shedd Aquarium is no exception. But for some residents of …
Read morePenguins got to roam free while their aquarium was closed
Oh, how much we identify with Andy Sachs, the young woman who definitely did not fit into New York City’s brutal fashion industry until she …
There’s a 14-year-old out there who has proven that achieving something mind-over-matter style is possible, and it’s incredibly inspiring. A video showing Chicago-area resident Timothy …
Read moreThis inspiring video of a boy without arms landing a box jump will bring tears to your eyes
It’s astonishing to learn how few people know that one of the 20th century’s most influential Americans was born in Chicago. A new museum is …
Read moreWhy Disney Fans May Want To Add Chicago To Their Bucket List
The alligator that somehow ended up in Chicago’s Humboldt Park has finally been caught. Chance the Snapper, as he came to be known, had been …
Read moreThe loose alligator in Chicago has finally been caught
Booking a tour can be the ideal way to explore a new city. It’s seamless and solves transportation logistics. But, if you’ve been put off …
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Chicago is known for its spectacular skyline, and now you can gaze upon it from atop the world’s largest rooftop bar. Located on the third …
Read moreChicago is now home to the ‘World’s Largest Rooftop Bar’
Oh baby, baby, music by Britney Spears will soon be making its way to Broadway. “Once Upon a One More Time” is set to open …
This week, Ellen DeGeneres delivered a major surprise to a woman who used her personal credit card to help homeless people escape from Chicago’s extreme …
The recent polar vortex hit the U.S. hard. The bone-chilling low temperatures of last week left homeless people, in particular, at risk of freezing in the extreme weather. …
If you haven’t heard, Chicago has been hit hard with a polar vortex, resulting in historically low temperatures. It is so cold that people on …
Read moreLake Michigan Looks Like A Boiling Cauldron In Freezing Cold Chicago
Pizza lovers, rejoice! There’s finally a space for you to express your love of pizza, and it doesn’t involve your fridge or even a restaurant. …
Read moreYou can now visit a museum devoted entirely to pizza
They say that if you want something done right, you have to do it yourself. But the residents of Toronto had another idea when it …
Read moreThis sinkhole is finally getting fixed because residents planted tomatoes in it
Former NBA superstar Michael Jordan’s home in suburban Chicagoland is for sale, and the photos are incredible. The sprawling 56,000-square-foot, 7-acre property was originally listed …
Read moreMichael Jordan’s Chicago-Area House Is For Sale—Take A Look Inside
Get ready for the best news you’ll read today. Illinois’ Brookfield Zoo recently welcomed a pair of leopard and they are just about the cutest …
Read moreZoo welcomes endangered leopard cubs and they are just too sweet
Jahmal Cole is a community organizer in Chatham, a largely elderly and African-American community on the South Side of Chicago. As a heavy snowstorm swept …
Read moreHow one tweet inspired 120 people to shovel snow for the elderly in a Chicago neighborhood
Some lucky homebuyers are moving into a piece of Chicago history. The Laura Gale House, designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright, is off the market …
Read moreThis Original Frank Lloyd Wright House Just Found A New Owner
What do you get when you take two of the oldest, most difficult, and most popular forms of dance—ballet and hip hop—and combine them? A …
Read moreHiplet is the awesome hip hop and ballet mash-up that’s shaking up the dance world
Nutella is delicious. Everybody knows this. But why buy a single, measly jar in the store when you could travel to a real, live Nutella …
Read moreThe world’s first official Nutella cafe is opening this summer
Sometimes, everyone just needs a lift on a rainy day. One little woodpecker was no exception, and now his hitchhiking adventure through downtown Chicago is going …
Read moreWatch This Woodpecker Hitch A Ride Through Downtown Chicago
Amid Chicago Public Schools’ crushing budget deficit (to the tune of over $200 million), one person is putting his money where his mouth is. That …
Read moreChicago Public Schools Receive $1M Donation From Chance The Rapper
Even though it’s 2016, it’s felt a bit like we never left the ‘90s, and honestly, that’s fine by me. Not only has fashion from …
Read moreDon’t Miss The Chance To Visit A ‘Saved By The Bell’-Themed Diner
There’s nothing quite like cruising down the open road, you know? The window down, the wind in your hair. Ahh, yeah. Nothing beats that. And …
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off is one of the iconic movies of the 80’s. And to celebrate its 30th anniversary, Chicago will be hosting a festival called “Ferris Fest” …
Read moreChicago Is Throwing A Three-Day Party To Honor Ferris Bueller
How often have you craved a beer or other adult beverage while enjoying your Cheesy Gordita Crunch? Well Taco Bell has finally delivered. Taco Bell …