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One of the best times of the year is upon us: football season. And we know you’re as excited as we are for the return of Chicago Bears football, which is why Time Out Market Chicago will be the best place to catch all of the action in the coming weeks.
This Chicago university was just ranked one of the best in the world
In today's ranking-related news: Our very own University of Chicago was just named the 10th best in the world by the 2024 Academic Ranking of World Universities report. We are, of course, so incredibly proud. Nestled in Hyde Park, one of Time Out's coolest neighborhoods in the world, the school...
Believe it or not, O'Hare International Airport has the shortest TSA wait times in the U.S.
Usually wont to complain about anything involving airport travel, we must give Chicago O'Hare International Airport credit where it's due. According to a new study by data collection experts at SOAX, our very own travel hub boasts the shortest average TSA wait times across the country at just over 2 minutes. That's in addition to being one of the most well-connected airports in the world. Now those are numbers to be proud of!
These five Chicago pizza spots were ranked best in the Midwest
You don't have to convince us of the fact that Chicago is home to some of the best pizza in the Midwest (and the world)—but it's nice to know that Yelp agrees. According to a new ranking released by the company, five Chicago spots actually serve the most delicious pies in the region: Pequod's Pizza at No. 3, Milly's Pizza in the Pan at No. 5, Zazas Pizzeria at No. 12, Forno Rosso Pizzeria Napoletana at No. 30 and George's Deep Dish at No. 41.
Chicago could break 50-year-old heat records in coming days
If you think it's hot out today, brace yourself for tomorrow's weather—officials are warning us about an excessive heat watch set to envelop the Chicago area on Tuesday. NBC Chicago reports that temperatures could potentially exceed 100 degrees both today and tomorrow. If that ends up being the case, we'll make into history books: according to the National Weather Service, the record high temperature for today and tomorrow in Chicago is 97 degrees, recorded back in 1973.
Chicago O’Hare was named one of the most well-connected airports in the world
When analyzing our preferences for airports, we rarely think of how well-connected the hubs are. And, yet, especially when trying to get to a city as quickly and efficiently as possible, selecting an airport that operates non-stop flights is key, which is why we're paying particular attention to a new study by aviation analytics platform Cirium that analyzed the most connected airports around the world based on the number of nonstop destinations that they serve.
P!nk Chicago Summer Carnival: Tickets, timings and what you need to know
Whether you're a big fan of P!nk or not, one thing is for sure: The artist knows how to put on a great show—so you might want to consider snagging tickets to her upcoming Summer Carnival tour stop in Chicago this Saturday, August 24, at Soldier Field. The show might very well be one of the best things to do in Chicago this season.
A 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' immersive experience is opening in Chicago
One of the most celebrated television shows of the '90s, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, is getting the immersive experience treatment. Starting September 20 through October 27, the first-of-its-kind Buffy the Vampire Slayer Experience will take over Whiskey Business at 1367 N. Milwaukee Ave. and we expect it to be the talk of the town as fall kicks off.
The infamous Chicago River Swim event is now happening in Lake Michigan
The saga of the much talked about Chicago River Swim event continues: Organizers have revealed that the open-water swimming extravaganza, which was supposed to happen in the Chicago River but was cancelled following a permit denial, will now take place in Lake Michigan. To be specific, the event will still...
Chicagoans can order a giant, limited-edition Pop-Tart this week
In celebration of the end of summer, you have the chance to order a giant Pop-Tart tomorrow. Starting August 20, residents of the Chicagoland area can get their hands on a massive version of the popular morning pastry. The Pop-Tarts Party Pastry will be 73 times the size of a normal Pop-Tart, making it the largest toaster pastry ever sold, and can feed 73 people. Aiming to spark child-like wonder, the behemoth breakfast snack is customizable with special decorations and designs for those lucky enough to nab one.
2d Restaurant and Libanais join Time Out Market Chicago
Two exciting new additions are headed to Time Out Market Chicago next week!. 2d Restaurant and Libanais will be open for business inside the Fulton Market food and cultural hub starting August 19. They join a star-studded lineup of the city’s best restaurants and chefs, including Qing Xiang Yuan Mini, Demera, Urbanbelly, Art Smith’s Sporty Bird and more. Diners will be able to try a variety of sweet and savory offerings from the newcomers, from mochi doughnuts and milk tea to crispy falafel and juicy shawarma. Here’s what to expect.
The first new ride in over five years is debuting at Six Flags Great America in 2025
If you've been monitoring Six Flags Great America's social media accounts for clues regarding the mysterious messages that the company has been posting in recent days, you know by now that the park will debut its first new roller coaster since 2019 some time in 2025. Dubbed Wrath of Rakshasa,...
Two Chicago restaurants ranked among the most photographed in the U.S.
A new ranking by Yelp dives into data surrounding the most photographed restaurants across the United States—and Chicago appears in the top 15 twice. We are, of course, not surprised: We are home to some pretty amazing restaurants that double as beautiful, photogenic backdrops. To come up with its...
Benchmark in Old Town reopens with a new menu and revamped interior
Following a temporary closure this past summer in June, Old Town sports bar Benchmark—yes, the one with the double decker layout and tons of TV screens—will officially reopen tomorrow, offering a slightly more elevated experience to patrons. The space has, in fact, been revamped by designer Linda Chris...
Riot Fest heads back to Douglass Park and reveals full schedule
Riot Fest is headed back to Chicago. The annual rock, metal, emo and punk music festival will be returning to Douglass Park next month, where it has been held every year since 2015. This comes after the fest had announced in June that it was relocating to Bridgeview’s SeatGeek Stadium—a move that Riot Fest owner and co-founder Mike Petryshyn said at the time was “solely because of the Chicago Park District.”
Is/Was Brewing opens new taproom to bring saison beers to Ravenswood
There’s a new taproom taking up residence on “Malt Row,” the growing community of breweries (plus a distillery and a winery) situated in and around Ravenswood. Is/Was Brewing will celebrate the grand opening of its taproom at 5121 N Ravenswood Ave on Saturday, August 17, showcasing the saison-style beers that Is/Was founder Mike Schallau has developed over the past five years.
How to adopt a dog or cat for free in Chicago this summer
If you've been debating whether to adopt a little puppy, now might be the time to finally go for it: Chicago Animal Care and Control at 2741 S. Western Avenue is, in fact, waiving all adoption fees for all the animals under its care through the end of the summer in an effort to deal with an overcrowding problem.
Colorful trains will ride Chicago tracks just in time for the Democratic National Convention
Starting today, Chicagoans taking public transportation may be surprised to see a new array of trains riding on the Chicago Transit Authority "L" tracks, each one covered in colorful artworks by a slew of local artists. The project is called “Track(ed) Changes” and it also features a number of community...
Warning, Chicago: All beach swimming is banned today due to dangerous conditions
If you were planning on spending the day by the beach, think again: the Park District has just announced that swimming will be prohibited across all of Chicago's beaches today—including inland Humboldt Park Beach—because of potentially deadly water conditions. Earlier today, the National Weather Service issued a beach...
Lollapalooza 2024: The full recap
Lollapalooza returned to Chicago August 1-4 to celebrate 20 years calling Grant Park home. While the mega-spectacle is not every music fan’s favorite way to take in the sounds and sights, it’s clearly not going anywhere. These days, the festival does more to pack the park with things that ultimately distract from said music, but there is always something about Lolla; a magic that can only be conjured by spending 10 hours a day baking in 90-degree heat with total strangers.
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