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Cheap Halloween activities in Chicagoland
Get into the spooky spirit by touring local Halloween displays. Our map of some of the best DIY haunts in Chicagoland is an awesome resource for finding free, kid-friendly Halloween displays near you. Dress up in a costume or Halloween attire, load the kids in the car, and pick a few spots to visit for spooks, surprises and more Halloween fun.
Vienna Beef Restaurant, Factory Store To Open In 2025 At Namesake Bucktown Plaza
BUCKTOWN — A restaurant serving up Vienna Beef hot dogs, Italian beefs and other street food specialties will open at the company’s namesake plaza in the first half of 2025, a spokesperson told Block Club this week. Vienna Beef Plaza, 2501 N. Damen Ave., is the redevelopment project...
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 […]
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 […]
North Side Animal Rescue’s ‘Barktoberfest’ Event Pairs German Food With Pet Adoption
IRVING PARK — A North Side animal rescue is allowing neighbors to celebrate the season and meet some adorable animals available for adoption at Sunday’s “Barktoberfest.”. Famous Fido Rescue will host Barktoberfest noon-6 p.m. Sunday at the rescue, 3124 W. Irving Park Road. The $25 entry fee...
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