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Obama Center releases grand opening weekend events schedule
The Obama Presidential Center will have its grand opening celebration next month, with a number of free events slated to celebrate the long-awaited moment. According to a release from organizers, the ...
May 28, 2026
Chicago's Iconic Pizzerias Unite For The Inaugural Slice of Chicago Race
Slice of Chicago is making its debut on July 12, at Soldier Field, uniting runners and pizza lovers in a celebration of one of the city's most iconic culinary traditions. Registered participants will ...
May 28, 2026
Heading To The Vatican For A Pope Visit? You'll Probably Run Into Some Chicagoans
Dave and Denise Hughes, donning White Sox gear and Chicago flags, were walking outside St. Peter's Square just after sunrise Wednesday. The Wheaton natives spotted another pair wearing Sox gear across...
May 27, 2026
Navy Pier is hosting a 10th Anniversary Celebration for the Centennial Wheel-including $10 rides
The iconic Centennial Wheel turns 10 years old this month, and Chicagoans can celebrate with a $10 spin on the famed ride! Navy Pier will host its Centennial Wheel 10th Anniversary celebration on Wedn...
May 26, 2026
Taste of Chicago announces performer and vendor lineup
Rapper Common, indie band Beach Bunny and R&B artist Babyface are among the acts set to headline Taste of Chicago, July 8-12 in Grant Park, the city of Chicago announced Thursday. The annual free ...
May 26, 2026
Chicago's beaches open for the season
As Chicago shakes off the last traces of spring, the lakefront is once again poised to become the center of summer life. Friday marks the unofficial start of summer as lakefront beaches officially ope...
May 22, 2026
You Can Now Celebrate 'Italian Beef Day' In Illinois, Starting Saturday
Saturday is a good day to treat yourself to an Italian beef sandwich. May 23 is officially "Italian Beef Day" in Illinois after the adoption of House Resolution 0912 on Wednesday. The resolution comme...
May 22, 2026
Americans can own a piece of the Statue of Liberty for $250 - just in time for the country's 250th birthday
Americans can now own a piece of history, thanks to Alchemist Mint, a precious metals operation based in Rhode Island. The mint announced last week that it will be making a limited-edition coin, named...
May 21, 2026
State lawmaker says Bears stadium deal in suburbs being held up because there's still hope for new stadium in Chicago
The Chicago Bears stadium saga keeps churning out new storylines. The latest comes out of a new report saying some state lawmakers are holding out hope to keep the team in Chicago, creating difficulti...
May 21, 2026
DraftKings to close in-person sportsbook operation at Wrigley Field
DraftKings announced Monday that it is closing its sportsbook operation at Wrigley Field after only about two years. The Boston-based sports gambling company said it had decided to discontinue sportsb...
May 19, 2026 DraftKings
