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Chicago's seasonal "Lights Out" program is now in effect through mid-June
Businesses and residents in tall buildings are encouraged to shut off lights at night to protect migrating birds.
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Japanese lifestyle and convenience shop Ebisu Life Store just opened inside Woodfield Mall
Yes, there are matcha Kit Kats.
Music
The Lollapalooza lineup just dropped and it’s a pop-heavy, nostalgia-tinged blowout
Charli XCX, Lorde and Tate McRae lead a stacked, genre-hopping lineup hitting Grant Park.
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When will the snow and cold weather stop in Chicago?
After a late-season winter storm brings snow, gusty winds and below-zero wind chills, springlike temperatures are expected to return to Chicago by the end of...
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The historic Chicago River Swim is coming back in September
Hundreds will return to the Chicago River this September for the city’s second annual open-water race.
Music
Lollapalooza is giving Chicagoans clues to this year’s lineup with… musical lollipops?
What might the Lollapalooza 2026 lineup look like? This weekend, Chicagoans can get an exclusive taste.
Music
Marshmello, Ja Rule and Cole Swindell are playing postgame Chicago White Sox concerts
The concerts will take place after Friday night home games.
Music
Ravinia Festival 2026: Full lineup, schedule and ticket info
Paul Simon, Ricky Martin and Chance the Rapper are among the headliners.
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A new Minecraft-inspired immersive experience is opening in Chicago this spring
Pickaxes not included.
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The 10 best ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day weekend in Chicago
Here's our guide to all things Celtic, including parades, street festivals and maker’s markets.
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