Uniquely Chicago, Bud Billiken Parade Has Rich, Important History
There are a lot of things we in Chicago can be proud of as uniquely our own. From cuisine to the Bean to river dyeing, how we talk and even live, […]
Review: SafeHouse Spy Talks Intriguing, Served with A Few Fumbles
The SafeHouse Chicago in River North is a fun place to be. Even arriving at the restaurant can be an entertaining experience, and, once inside, you’ll find the theme very […]
Bit Bash Aims to Be the Indie Video Game Summer Camp You Never Knew You Always Wanted
Four years ago, a new festival emerged called Bit Bash. The goal? Introduce Chicagoans to amazing video games they might not otherwise get a chance to see in an engaging environment. […]
ArtSea: Shedd Aquarium Unveils Sculpture Ahead of New Exhibit
It’s a seahorse of a different color at the Shedd Aquarium. Visitors to the Waters of the World exhibit, which showcases the vast variety of sea life from all different […]
Donate: Round Lake Elementary School Asks For Help Rebuilding Flooded Library (Updated)
You may have heard about the wild storms that hit the area Wednesday night, and the incredible rainfall. Tom Skilling reported north suburban Lake County received three entire Julys’ worth […]
Big Stories and Big Love Make The Big Sick Tick
Though it hadn’t seen nationwide release until today, The Big Sick is already all over the news. The film features Kumail Nanjiani, a Pakistani-born stand-up comedian who came up in the comedy world via our […]
Adam West Celebration at Suburban Volo Auto Museum to Benefit St. Jude
In far north suburban Lake County, there’s a little town called Volo. It’s one of those blink-and-you’ll-miss-it sort of places, save for two claims to fame. One is the incredible […]
When Dogs Fly: Libertyville’s Dog Days of Summer Takes Off
[soliloquy id=”15283″] This Friday through Sunday, the northern suburb of Libertyville went to the dogs during its ninth annual Dog Days of Summer festival. This festival is all about […]
Roll Out The Barrels–City Winery’s Fine Wines and How They’re Made
City Winery probably isn’t foreign to you. The 30,000 square foot venue on Randolph is in prime territory to get your attention, and its beautiful patio and constant stream of […]
REVIEW: Rare Passion – Tempel Lipizzans are a Unique Pleasure
When I was a little girl, I was horse crazy. I tossed aside Barbies after doing their hair a few different ways but hoarded My Little Ponies, Breyer and Grand […]
Poetry in Motion – Tempel Farms Preserves History, Produces Art through Horsemanship
There are over 70 horses in residence over the vast acreage of Tempel Farms in Old Mill Creek, IL. And they aren’t just any horses. They’re a rare breed by birth, but even […]
Slushies and Science: The Field Museum Celebrates Pride!
If not already evident from the influx of rainbows around town, it’s Pride month, and Chicago is all in. And even though many people consider the Pride parade the main […]