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After Months Of Construction, A Vital Chicago Bridge Is Finally Reopening This Friday Following Major Structural Repairs
6+ hour, 24+ min ago (188+ words) One of the city's most iconic river crossings is set to reopen on Friday, March 27, after a year-long rehabilitation. The State Street Bridge is set to reopen this Friday after being closed for nearly a year due to emergency repairs,…...
Severe Storms Possible in Chicago Tonight—Here’s What to Know
6+ hour, 16+ min ago (202+ words) Following back-to-back days of above average temps, a cold front will move through the area bringing the potential for some serious rain with it. Here' a look at tonight's forecast in Chicago. Chicago is in the middle of an unpredictable…...
Meet The “Little Holland” of the Midwest—An Enchanting Dutch Town Only 2.5 Hours From Chicago
7+ hour, 4+ min ago (272+ words) A quick road trip from Chicago, this massive flower festival is returning to Michigan this May with majestic floats and fireworks. If you desire a European escape'a place with cobblestone sidewalks lined with local shops, galleries, eateries, and brewpubs'but don't…...
Route 66 Has a New Start Point in Chicago
23+ hour, 18+ min ago (232+ words) The beginning of the iconic U.S. Route 66 has been moved from the Art Institute steps to a new local destination. Here's everything to know. The iconic U.S. Route 66 starts in Chicago and ends all the way in California. Well now the famed…...
This Chicago Home Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright Is a UNESCO World Heritage Site—and Tours Start at $24
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (304+ words) The Frederick C. Robie House in Hyde Park is a hallmark of Frank Lloyd Wright's famed Prairie School architectural style. Here's everything to know about the local landmark and how you can visit. Chicago is home to no shortage of historic…...
The CSO’s Prestigious Training Orchestra Is Playing Free Concerts Across Chicago This Spring — From Libraries To Local Parks
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (273+ words) From the city's libraries to the biggest concert halls and park, these free 'Civic in the Community' events are super-accessible. If you've ever felt that world-class orchestral music was hidden behind velvet ropes, this is your chance to step behind…...
PAWS Chicago’s Adoption Event This Weekend Lets You Foster a Pet Before You Adopt
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (205+ words) PAWS Chicago's foster-to-adopt event will allow interested pet owners to take home the cuddly critter of their choice and see if its a match before fully adopting their new friend. Have you been on the fence about whether to adopt…...
Stretching 3,365 Miles From Boston to the Pacific, the Nation’s Longest Highway Features a Massive Stretch Right Through Illinois
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (230+ words) It takes over 50 hours to drive: here is why U.S. Route 20 is officially the ultimate American road trip right now. The longest road in the United States stretches from Boston, Massachusetts, to Newport, Oregon, with a stop in Illinois along the…...
This Chicago Suburb is the Best Place to Live in America For the Third Consecutive Year
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (133+ words) A Chicago-area city received an A+ grading from education data platform Niche.com for the third year in a row. A Chicagoland city was just named the best city to live in America'for the third year in a row! Here's…...
Meet the Lincoln Park Zoo’s Newest Resident: A Rare Eastern Black Rhino Calf
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (243+ words) The LP Zoo's beloved rhino Kapuki recently gave birth to a calf'and the pictures are way too adorable. Here's everything to know about the rhino baby! The Lincoln Park Zoo (LP Zoo) just celebrated a major milestone'the birth of a…...