Restaurants
Viral candy shop Lil Sweet Treat is opening its first-ever Chicago store
The shop, which sells candies from around the world, celebrates its grand opening this Saturday.
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Things to do
The Year of the Horse has begun—here’s how to celebrate in Chicago
Lunar New Year has passed, but the celebrations are far from over. Across Chicago, parades, screenings and parties continue for weeks after the holiday itself.
Restaurants
Two of New Orleans' most iconic bars are popping up (and pouring drinks) in Chicago for one night only
A taste of NOLA, no flight needed
Restaurants
This Chicago pan pizza named among world’s best pizza—and it’s one of only 2 U.S. spots on the list
You could go out tonight and get an internationally ranked slice
Shopping
This is the No. 1 hair salon in Chicago, according to Time Out
Our editors ranked Chicago’s best hair salons, and this clean-air Logan Square mainstay is our favorite.
Travel
This beautiful Chicago hotel was just voted third best in the U.S. for 2026
This could be the excuse we needed to book a luxe staycation.
Things to do
Here are all the changes that might soon come to Grant Park, including public bathrooms
A new 20-year framework plan envisions pedestrian bridges, sculpture gardens, lakefront “park rooms” and long-requested public restrooms across Chicago’s...
Things to do
After three years in Logan Square, Open Books will close its beloved neighborhood store next month
Chicagoans will have until March 1 to support the nonprofit’s Logan Square location; its Pilsen and West Loop stores will remain open.
Sex and dating
Chicago is officially home to 25 of the best wedding venues in the U.S. (yes, 25)
The Knot’s 2026 Best of Weddings Awards named 25 Chicago venues among the top 5% nationwide, cementing the city’s status as a surprisingly romantic place to...
Restaurants
This much-anticipated new bakery is offering Chicagoans a special Valentine's Day preview
Gift your valentine a taste of Guillotine, the Parisian-style bakery opening this spring.
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