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Current temperatures are apparently causing 'exploding trees' in Chicago. Here’s what that actually means.
It’s not a winter horror movie—just trees cracking under extreme cold, loud enough to sound explosive.
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Travel
Chicago O'Hare is officially the busiest airport in the U.S.
The airport pulls ahead of Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson for the first time since 2019.
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Your guide to ‘Heated Rivalry’ events blazing through Chicago
From singles mixers to raves to trivia nights, the queer hockey romance is taking over Chicago.
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This famous Japanese ramen brand is opening its second location in Chicagoland next month
Get ready to slurp.
Art
Beyond the stage: Why the Griffin MSI’s Paul Tazewell costume exhibition is a must-see
More than just a gallery of garments, this exhibition reveals the deep research and emotional resonance behind one of theater and cinema’s most influential...
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Highs are expected to be 0 degrees on Friday in Chicago
Wind chills could hit -35 as the coldest air of the season barrels into the city.
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Chicago hosts a festival entirely dedicated to puppetry—and you won’t believe what it has in store
Now in its eighth year, the festival spans the provocative and the whimsical—featuring adult puppetry, a Roald Dahl-inspired showcase, free neighborhood tours...
Restaurants
It's official: after nearly three years, Carmine's is finally open again!
After a $4 million remodel, the Gold Coast Italian staple returns to Rush Street with its classic menu and a newly expanded space.
Theater
'Mean Girls' and 'A Christmas Carol' are part of the lineup for this year's Broadway Series in Aurora
The buy two shows, get two free deal still applies.
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A beautiful wildlife lantern festival is debuting at this Chicago zoo in the spring
Glow Wild will transform Brookfield Zoo into a magical, larger-than-life experience.
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