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Shh! Don’t tell anyone! This is Chicago’s most underrated outdoor bar
As I type this little ditty out, I do so with some level of pause. Will I regret giving out the information and location to one of my favorite Chicago watering holes? Maybe 1) People might actually read this (smiley face) and 2) People could listen to my advice and start showing up there in larger numbers, and then it would be hard for me to find a seat in one of my favorite comfy cushioned seats there.
Daywatch: New casino makes huge debut
Good morning, Chicago. Hard Rock Rockford had a huge debut at its new permanent casino, jumping from ninth to second in Illinois in both gaming revenue and visitors during its first full month. The sprawling entertainment complex generated $13.7 million in adjusted gross receipts and drew more than 157,000 visitors for September, topping every casino in the state but perennial leader Rivers ...
A Haunted Child Or Normal Girl? Exhibit Explores Life Of Graceland Cemetery’s Famed Inez Clarke
UPTOWN — Graceland Cemetery’s history is on display thanks to a collaboration with DePaul University that explores the often-misunderstood story of Inez Clarke’s famous grave. Misha Mikami, a DePaul alumna and intern at Graceland Cemetery, spent the past year collecting and archiving the toys, flowers and other...
Shocking Foodie Rankings: Only Two Illinois Cities Make the List
It's a bit of a shocker from the culinary world, with only two Illinois cities making it to the list of best foodie cities in America. Posted by WalletHub, it appears that of the 28 different metrics they covered, including the accessibility and affordability of high-quality restaurants, food trucks, breweries, and pricing, to name a few.
Sunday Brunch: Big Star restaurants begin serving brunch next weekend
There’s some big breaking news on this week’s edition of Sunday Brunch on the WGN Weekend Morning News: Big Star restaurants are about to begin serving brunch! Chef Chris Miller joined Sean Lewis on Sunday and confirmed that Big Star will begin serving brunch next week Saturday at its three locations, Wicker Park, Wrigleyville and […]
Riot Fest 2024 Confirms Attendee’s Death, Family Launches GoFundMe Campaign for Support
Tragedy struck Riot Fest 2024 on September 22, and the incident is sparking some conversations online. 58-year-old Stephen Shult suffered a medical emergency at the Chicago-based rock music festival. Sadly, Shult passed away just a few days ago as a result of the injuries sustained at the event. According to...
Chicago mom, entrepreneur discusses her book and line of dolls designed to inspire girls and women
According to Chicago mom and entrepreneur Gayle Keller, actress and activist Geena Davis said it best. “‘If we can’t see it, we can’t become it,'” Keller quotes Davis as saying. That’s exactly what Keller’s goal is with her 2022 book, “Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead: Triumphant Tales for Working Women to Overcome Adversity, Fear, and Self-Doubt,” and […]
Latino Outdoors Great Lake Chapter helping others step out of their comfort zone, embrace nature
Enjoying the outdoors is something a lot of Chicagoans like to do before that long cold-weather season begins and yet numbers show that Latinos are less likely than other groups to do this.The national non-profit Latino Outdoors was created to help others step out of their comfort zone and connect them to nature.Juan Reyes is the co-founder of the Latino Outdoors Great Lakes Chapter. Last month he helped organize a kayaking event on the Chicago River.With a $60 price tag for a two-hour sunset paddle, the price of entry is steep for some. And that is where Latino Outdoors comes...
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