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It’s an unofficial holiday.In 1980, Eli Schulman debut Eli’s Cheesecake at the first ever taste of Chicago. And in 1987, he brought a humongous one to the event, doling out free slices to ...

If you thought that the Rolling Stones were going to mellow out as octogenarians, think again.https://youtu.be/_mEC54eTuGw?si=DEHnu1WiBllbtdyeJust two months after Mick Jagger turned 80 in July - and ...

With Labor Day marking the symbolic end of summer and fall activities on the horizon, trips to go see peak fall foliage in the coming months is a hallmark of the season for many Americans.The season c...

Deep dish pizza and hot dogs are staples in Chicago's food culture, but a new study has set those aside and still flared the city's culinary scene as one of the best in the nation.Chicago was ran...

Anyone wondering if a recent rock they collected could be something more can get it identified by scientists Saturday at the Field Museum.https://youtu.be/a55a0KHLOu4?si=U0SKVJZ-2ewlSrIPScientists wil...

A ranking of the best counties in Illinois to raise a family puts the entire Chicago metro among the top choices.https://youtu.be/3W23va3Ktxg?si=suRtzNuEEvyvyEcqStacker compiled a list of the best cou...

The Shedd Aquarium wants you to walk on the wild side this fall.https://youtu.be/s72LIILinps?si=kymv6LtjYZPffsqwNow through Oct. 31, Illinois residents can visit the aquarium for free on Tuesdays, Wed...

It’s about to be “game on” for Chicago’s temporary casino.Wednesday practice games begin at the former Medinah Temple. The building is on Wabash Avenue between Ohio and Ontario...

The wait is over: The Rolling Stones will soon release new music.On Monday, the band announced they are preparing to release their first album of original material in 18 years - since 2005's "A Bigger...

Are you already looking forward to the upcoming weekend? That’s when the Taste of Chicago kicks off, starting this Friday.https://twitter.com/TasteofChi/status/1697636404002750894?t=KpCMSTDHLAvr...