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Pabst Brewing Company Ends Schlitz Beer Sales in Chicago
On Monday, May 25, 2026, Friends of Friends bar in Chicago held a 'Schlitz funeral' event, offering 86-cent drafts to mourn the end of an era.
New Guide Reveals Chicago's Expanding 2026 Ice Cream Scene
Chicago's ice cream scene is expansive.
Chicago's 60+ Rooftop Bars Lounges Restaurants Guide for 2026
This spring, Chicagoans can choose from over 60 mapped rooftop bars and restaurants, according to Block Club Chicago , with two new Italian-inspired destinations just opening in Streeterville alone.
Discover Chicago patios and beer gardens this summer.
One Chicago beer garden serves a 96-ounce copper mug giant mule, while another boasts 56 different beers on tap.
Kaytranada and Monica Close Forever Mine Fest with R&B and House
Before performing her headlining set at the inaugural Forever Mine festival, R&B icon Monica shared with the crowd that doctors could do nothing further for her gravely ill father.
Forever Mine Fest Chicago Brings Y2K R&B Legends to Union Park
Nearly 20,000 fans flocked to Union Park over Memorial Day weekend for the inaugural Forever Mine Festival, proving a massive appetite for 2000s R&B and house music.
Chicago shootings overnight injure multiple people across city
In a grim discovery early Sunday, 18-year-old Cristian Jose Rojas Barrios was found shot in the chest and leg, hands tied behind his back, in a Chicago bathtub.
J Balvin Kicks Off Sueños Music Festival 2026 in Chicago
Amidst the pulsating beats of J Balvin's headlining set at Sueños Festival, the global superstar paused to speak on mental health and acknowledge immigrants, transforming a party into a powerful cultu
Pokémon Fossil Museum exhibition opening dates conflict at Field
The Field Museum's website crashed last week as eager fans swarmed to book tickets for its new Pokémon Fossil Museum exhibition.
Robin decline impacts Chicago's ecosystem & human well-being
In 2024, the relative abundance of robins in Illinois plummeted to its lowest point since 1984, according to the Chicago Sun-Times and wbez .
Community fights industrial park plan for Ford City Mall
On Chicago's Southwest Side, the Ford City Mall, plagued by a staggering 54 percent vacancy rate, must close by June 22.
Gun shop stays open despite federal violations
A gun allegedly used to kill a Chicago police officer came from a Range USA store in Merrillville, Indiana.
Chicago cyclists' silent ride demands safety, justice
On Wednesday, May 20, 2026, hundreds of cyclists rode silently through Chicago.
Chicago Council Approves Native Plant Rules, 10-Inch Limit Near Sidewalks
Chicago's new native plant rule has everyone talking!
Payton Prep limits graduation tickets, leaving families scrambling
Just four days before their graduation ceremony, students at Walter Payton College Preparatory High School learned their families would receive fewer tickets than promised.
Illinois Cities Ranked Best to Live In by US News 2026
Despite its global renown, Chicago shockingly ranked 21st among Illinois' best places to live, far behind suburbs like Arlington Heights and Naperville in U.
Vocalo ends broadcast, pivots to digital offerings
Vocalo, the pioneering 'Urban Alternative' radio station that debuted in 2007, will cease its broadcast operations.
Chicago Museums Offer Free Access to Cultural Exhibits in 2026
The Shedd Aquarium offers free nights for Illinois residents from 5 p.