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These Are The Best Spots For Mini Golf In Chicago
Are you looking for a leisurely activity that is also indoors in Chicago this weekend? Or maybe you need an amusing date idea? We have an idea—how about a round of mini golf? While we can probably guess your skill sets aren’t up to par with Tiger Woods or Rory McIlroy (or maybe they are, who are we to judge?), mini golf is the perfect gateway to let loose and have a convivial time. Put your putter skills to work because we rounded up the best spots to play mini-golf in Chicago! Puttshack is a retro, arcade-style sprawling in a 25,000-square-foot venue. The spot for mini golf in Chicago has a whimsical mix of neon-painted courses where each hole offers a unique, interactive game. Forget the scorecards—you’ll be working on your Beer Pong skills or testing our your pop culture knowledge at a True or Fale hole. Because Chicago mini golf—includes long walks and taking large strokes—it can work up a sweat, Puttshack offers a globally inspired full cocktail bar and dining menu, so vegans and cocktail connoisseurs alike will be impressed. Address: 1828 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL 60523
Nationwide Cellphone Outage Disrupts Service For Thousands Of AT&T, Verizon, & T-Mobile Users
If you awoke to this unusually warm February morning and found yourself unable to text, call, or surf the internet, you weren’t alone. Starting Thursday morning, there was a nationwide cellphone outage with service outages across main cellphone providers in the U.S., including AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile. The cellphone outages primarily affect AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile customers. There also appeared to be network issues with Cricket, Consumer Cellular, Boost Mobile, and other regional services, according to Downdetector. The carriers began reporting issues with their services around 2 a.m. CT Thursday. According to tracking site DownDetector, AT&T users first saw a spike in outages at 3:31 am with 32,553 outage reports. The problem escalated to 73,666 reported outages at 7:16 am. “Some of our customers are experiencing wireless service interruptions this morning. We are working urgently to restore service to them,” said AT&T. “We encourage the use of Wi-Fi calling until service is restored.” Follow along on AT&T, Verizon, or your cellphone providers’ social media channels for more updates on the nationwide cellphone outage and to see when the issue will resolved. See Also: The Best Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend
Jennifer King Becomes The First Female Coach In Chicago Bears History
The Chicago Bears have officially announced their lineup of coaches for the 2024 season and it includes one milestone appointment. Joining Head Coach Matt Eberflus’ coaching staff as an assistant running backs coach, former Carolina Phoenix quarterback and receiver Jennifer King is now officially the first female coach in Chicago Bears history. “Jennifer King is an exceptional leader and passionate coach who will be a positive addition to the Chicago Bears,” said President & CEO Kevin Warren. “As the first full-time Black female coach in the history of the National Football League, Jennifer has established herself as a hard worker, pioneer, and trailblazer.”
This February Could Be Chicago’s Warmest On Record
While just a month ago Chicago was battling winter storm warnings, freezing rain, and sub-zero temperatures that were colder than many parts of Alaska, the start of February instead saw near-record warmth across the city. Now with the end of the month in sight, this February could well be Chicago’s warmest on record. Chicago has recorded at least 40 degrees or above every day of February other than just 2 days making it the warmest in recorded history if temperatures continue to stay above 40. Temperatures look set to stay fairly warm over the next week and beyond with highs today reaching the low 60s before gradually cooling for the rest of the week and then climbing back towards the 60s again on Sunday.
Sing Your Heart Out At This Taylor Swift-Inspired ‘Swift Serenades’ Karaoke Pop-Up In Chicago!
Swing by this full-of-fun karaoke cocktail bar event series to belt out your favorite Taylor Swift hits from the Lavender Haze, Champagne Problems, and Bad Blood albums and sip on cocktails inspired by them too! 🎉🎤The ultimate party for Swifties! Get your tickets here! Enjoy activities like a bracelet-making station, lip-sync battles, trivia, and you can even write your own “Dear John” letter to your red-scarf stealing ex bf, and more. Be sure to come dressed to impress because prizes will be doled out for the Swiftie that stuns organizers the most. Plenty of photo ops will be available in the photo booths, creating memories with your friends with the coolest T-Swift backdrops.
The Deepest Swimming Pool In The Country Is Being Planned For North Chicago
The country’s deepest swimming pool could soon be built in North Chicago thanks to efforts from Downers Grove’s volunteer-driven nonprofit organization Diveheart. Since 2001 Diveheart, has been devoted to teaching people with disabilities and veterans suffering from PTSD how to scuba dive. Founder and president Jim Elliott originally became a full-time volunteer teaching individuals with disabilities how to scuba dive back in 1996 before setting up Diveheart as a means of helping individuals build confidence, independence, and self-esteem through adaptive scuba and scuba therapy. Now Elliott is taking his altruistic vision to new levels, or more specifically, to 130 feet below the surface of Chicago.
A Beloved Chicago Spot Has Been Ranked The Best Pizzeria In The Country
Following on from Chicago’s Penumbra taking the top spot in Yelp’s ranking of the 100 most romantic restaurants in the country recently, Yelp has now released its list of the country’s best pizza spots once again crowning a Chicago favorite at the very top. While just a few months ago it was Ravenswood’s Spacca Napoli Pizzeria that was voted one of the 100 best pizzerias in the world for its Neapolitan-style thin-crust pizzas, this time around it is the famed deep-dish pizza spot Pequod’s Pizza which tops the list. The long-time favorite Lincoln Park pizza pie shop, which first opened its original Morton Grove location in 1971, was joined on Yelp’s 2024 Top Pizza Spots rankings by 5 other lauded Chicago pizzerias. “This is an all-time list of the Top Pizza Spots in the US, according to Yelp Elites” reads the ranking. “We identified businesses in the pizza category on Yelp, then ranked those spots using a number of factors, including the total volume and number of 5-star reviews each business had that were written by members of the Yelp Elite Squad.”
Chicago Will Experience Its First 11-Hour Day Of The Year This Weekend
Having returned to 10-hour days on the first day of February, we are now about to experience our first 11-hour day of the year this coming weekend thanks to rapidly growing daylight hours. With Chicago gaining more than 2 and a half minutes of light by the day the city has gained 42 minutes since the beginning of the month according to timeanddate.com. This coming Saturday, February 24th the sun will rise at 6:33 a.m. and set at 5:34 p.m. providing us with a total day length of 11 hours and 25 seconds. Not until Wednesday, October 16th, 2024, when the sun rises at 7:04 a.m. and sets at 6:06 p.m., will we experience the next day under 11 hours.
The Best Steakhouses In Chicago You Need To Visit
Looking for the best steakhouse in Chicago? You’re not alone. Finding the perfect steakhouse is a delicate balance—a tender, juicy, savory, and flavorful bite. Steakhouses are sprawling across the city; however, a few brighten your palette with each chew. From new restaurants to renowned spots, these steakhouses in Chicago are bound to leave an impression. If you’re looking for the best steakhouse in Chicago—look no further. Located in West Town, the sleek exposed-brick brasserie setting is covered in dim lighting with a glare of ember reflecting throughout the room. When you think of Boeufhaus, you’ll be reminded of Gordon Ramsey’s culinary steak techniques. When you combine that with their contemporary chops, you’ll be blown away. The meats are selective with 5-dry aged ribeye, New York strip, 55-day T-bone, and a 55-day Porterhaus. All their meats are responsibly raised animals and artisanal products. Holu is a modern Asian steakhouse featuring the world’s finest meat—all of their selection is trimmed in their kitchen and then cooked on their Japanese grills without any marinade. The unique technique allows their natural flavors to spark your tastebuds.
Cava Is Coming To Chicago This Spring
For anyone who loves the slow-roasted lamb, lemony potatoes, lots of olives, and drinks tzatziki dressing like lemonade, we’re going to let you in on a secret: a new Mediterranean restaurant is heading to Chicago. You might have heard of Cava—the Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant that people can’t stop discussing. While it’s not a Michelin-starred restaurant, some people treat it like it is. You might be envious of those who get to grab Cava on their daily walk home from work. Or you might have tried Cava and fallen in love on the spot, only to return to Chicago with no Cava in sight. Well, dream no more! Cava is officially making its way to Schaumburg on the site once Macy’s Furniture Gallary. The future address will be 1200 N. Meacham Road, with the date opening still TBD. Cava was opened over a decade ago in Rockville, Maryland, by founders Ike Grigoropoulos, Dimitri Moshovitis, and Ted Xenohristos. In August 2018, Zoës was acquired by Cava Group and is the largest restaurant operator in the Mediterranean category in the U.S. restaurant industry, with over 200 stores around the United States.
Sail Into The Past With This Jaw-Dropping Titanic Exhibit That Just Opened In Skokie
Open now at 4963 Old Orchard Shopping Center in Skokie, Titanic: The Exhibition dives deep into the history of the world’s most famous ship. With over 300 real artifacts, a virtual reality experience, and recreations of parts of the Titanic, you can learn everything about the vessel’s inspiring creation, tragic voyage, and stunning recovery We all know a certain amount about the Titanic’s story from history class, the James Cameron film, and the mark that the tragedy left on the world. But the ship has a much bigger story than most of us know. Titanic: The Exhibition explores every aspect of the ship’s history. It also features props and costumes from James Cameron’s Titanic that you won’t find outside of a movie studio! So whether you’re a history buff, a fan of the film, or just want to be transported to the wide open seas as you follow the boat’s voyage through the decades, this experience has something for everyone. Titanic: The Exhibition is officially open at the 4963 Old Orchard Shopping Center in Skokie. Tickets are still available, so grab yours and prepare to set sail at this illuminating, in-depth exhibit!
The Six Corners Aldi Will Finally Open Next Month
The long-awaited Six Corners Aldi grocery store in Portage Park will finally open in a matter of weeks according to company officials. Located at 3930 N. Kilpatrick Ave, the store will span nearly 21,000 square feet of the ground floor of a triangular Six Corners development located at the intersection of N. Milwaukee Ave and N. Kilpatrick Ave. Plans for the huge new Aldi have been in motion since 2018 but the project has been consistently delayed due to supply chain issues. This week, however, it was revealed that a ribbon-cutting has now been scheduled to officially open the store at 3930 N. Kilpatrick Ave at 8 a.m. on Thursday, March 7th.
Chicago’s Legendary Antique Emporium Architectural Artifacts Is Closing And Moving To Texas
Living in a great Midwestern metropolis like Chicago means experiencing constant urban evolution. The city never ceases opening new restaurants, bars, and shops while continuously developing a world-class skyline and redeveloping old structures and urban spaces. Unfortunately, on the flip side, constant change means saying goodbye to the occasional beloved spot like an iconic bar or historic movie theater. Now another legendary Chicago establishment, Architectural Artifacts, is packing its bags and vacating its iconic Chicago space only this time it will relocate to Texas. Architectural Artifacts owner Stuart Grannen, who is incidentally also the nation’s leading treasurologist, this week announced that the expansive antique emporium will close its doors on Monday, April 15th bringing a 37-year Chicago legacy to an end.
Lincoln Park Conservatory’s Spring Flower Show Opens Tomorrow Featuring Hundreds Of Whimsical Gnomes
It might still be February but the first signs of winter’s end are in sight. Lincoln Park Conservatory, one of Chicago’s oldest public gardens, will tomorrow kick off this year’s Spring Flower Show indicating that the arrival of significantly longer days, warmer weather, and blossoming flowers in the not-too-distant future. ‘Sweet Gnome Chicago’ will feature nearly 300 gnomes of varying sizes and materials take up residence in all of the Lincoln Park Conservatory display houses “with particular focus on the Show House”. Vignettes of the whimsical creatures will be set amongst vibrant and gorgeous spring flowering shrubs, perennials, annuals, and bulbs including Foxy Foxtrot Tulips, Garden Party Lilies, Blueberry Thrill Violas, and hundreds of other blooming beauties. According to the conservatory’s events calendar, visitors can attend “Sweet Gnome Chicago” from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through to Sunday, May 12th, 2024.
Season 3 Of ‘The Bear’ Will Begin Filming In Chicago This Month Ahead Of A Summer Release
For those who may have missed it, the critically acclaimed Chicago TV Show comedy-drama “The Bear” starring Jeremy Allen White and Ayo Edebiri was renewed for a third season, and production is now slated to begin later this month before a mooted summer release. If you’re reading this, you’re likely aware that the hit series is filmed in Chicago and showcases many Chicago restaurants and establishments, making it all the more exhilarating for those familiar with the city. From when season 3 of “The Bear” will be released and where to watch it to how to get cast as an extra, we’ve filtered through the noise and have the answers to your questions. “The Bear” is about an award-winning young chef named Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto, portrayed by Jeremy Allen White, who inherits his family’s Italian beef sandwich shop in Chicago after his older brother commits suicide and leaves it in his name.
Adler Planetarium Will Begin Screening A New Afrofuturistic Multiverse Experience This Weekend
While an incredible celestial spectacle might be just a couple of months away when the “Great North American Solar Eclipse” covers Chicago, the city’s beloved Adler Planetarium has just announced a new sky show of its own. Adding to a plethora of wonderful exhibitions taking place in Chicago right now, Niyah and the Multiverse follows the journey of an imaginative Chicago pre-teen on a visually stunning, Afrofuturist voyage through the multiverse. Opening this Saturday (February 17th), the exciting new sky show marks the first new production for the Adler since 2019 and joins Adler Planetarium’s roster of events and shows including the ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ exhibition which just got extended through to the end of the year. “If there are countless other universes out there, where does Niyah fit in? What about you? Niyah lives in a city called Chicago on a planet called Earth, and she has a lot of questions about space and time”, reads the Ader Planetarium release.
10 Best Things To Do In Chicago This Week: Feb 12 – 16
Looking for things to do in Chicago this week? Or maybe you’re just looking for something to do today? Well, you’ve come to the right place. There’s so much to do, from concerts to the beginning of Black Restaurant Week and Lunar New Year! Here are Secret Chicago’s picks for the best things to do this week: Chicago Black Restaurant Week is returning February 11-25 in Chicago this year. The annual event highlights and supports Black-owned eateries, and participants this year include Bronzeville Winery, Ina Mae Tavern, Soul Prime, and more. It was created to honor Dr. Carter G. Woodson—the...
The Salt Shed Will Host A 3-Day ‘Crying At The Shed’ Film Festival Next Week
From heart-shaped pizza to the Navy Pier’s first-ever Valentine’s Day-themed fireworks show there are a variety of ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Chicago this year. With romantic restaurants across the city inevitably booked up with couples whispering sweet nothings into each other’s ears, Salt Shed is launching a new way to experience St Valentine’s Day this year. The exciting new performance venue which opened in 2022 at the historic Morton Salt complex is putting a pause on live concerts next week to instead open the floodgates and let the tears fall for an all-new film festival named “Crying at the Shed”. Recently named New Concert Venue of the Year with under 5k capacity, the Salt Shed has teamed up with Music Box Theatre and the Chicago International Film Festival to launch the inaugural film fest starting on Wednesday, February 14th, 2024.
The Super Creative ‘Neon Brush’ Experience Is Coming To Chicago
Having challenged thousands in cities around the world to paint outside the box (and paint in the dark), Neon Brush is officially on its way to Chicago. The one-of-a-kind art experience inspires you to get creative and brush up on your painting skills, but it’s way more than your typical art workshop. Using fluorescent neon paints that illuminate under UV lights, you’ll paint to your own tune as you create your dazzling masterpiece. Taking place at Artifact Events, these fun-filled masterclasses are the perfect way to unwind after work or feed innovation on the weekend and discover where your creative flare can...
Severe Storms Expected In Parts Of Chicago Thursday
If you’re expecting blizzards and snow storms during February, you’ll have to keep waiting. This week has been unusually warm for the Chicago winter months, and things are about to get wet thanks to severe storms heading for Chicago. According to ABC7, parts of the Chicago area are under a Level 1 risk of severe storms Thursday. The ABC7 meteorologists said to expect a wave today from 6 to 9 p.m., including a low risk for severe storms. Chicago’s north, west, and some south suburbs, excluding the Kankakee area, are under the threat of large hail or gusty winds. However, temperatures are expected to drop again just in time for Valentine’s Day next week!
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