[soliloquy id=”17843″]   This weekend, we took a trip out to rural Harvard, Ill., where they were hosting over 20 balloons in the town’s second annual Harvard Balloon Fest. The […]

What to say about SUE the T. Rex? She’s a mascot for The Field Museum,  as well a spokesperson (or…spokesosaurus rex?). She has her own beer, her own line of […]

  Sunday was Day Four of Wizard World Chicago, one of the largest cons in Wizard World’s portfolio. As we arrived to the con, we noticed crowds were much thicker […]

  Wizard World Chicago has come and gone for another year. We had a great time every day of the con, and are looking forward to all the fun ahead […]

  We can hardly believe we made it through Day 3 of Wizard World. Between the chaos of the crowds a and the full schedule of celebrity panels, if you wanted to […]

While Friday is the second day of Wizard World Chicago, it’s also the first full day.  Cosplayers and pop culture lovers had a glorious seven hours to roam the floor, […]

  Yesterday marked the first of four days for Wizard World Chicago, and we were there as the gates opened. Since Thursday’s crowds are always a bit thinner, we had […]

  Thursday night was the first night of Wizard World Chicago. This con, which is so large it now stretches across 4 days (August 24th-27th), held at Donald E Stephens […]

[soliloquy id=”16914″]   Over the edge of the the Wisconsin border lies a very interesting place; one where Queens and their knights still reign supreme, the shops still cater to […]

It’s that time again! Wizard World Chicago is just around the corner, with its first of four days of comics, games, cosplay and celebrities beginning Thursday in Rosemont. You may […]

On the Road is a series in our Beyond section that focuses on the most unique, interesting places outside city limits. Come along with us and explore the amazing institutions, […]

Today, the sun will be blotted out in the middle of the day. At the same time, over in Glencoe, an unholy stench will fill the air at the Chicago […]