1+ day, 15+ hour ago   (543+ words) Chicago's iconic Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse is expanding to Nashville in spring 2028, marking its first location outside Illinois at 414 Union Street. (AI generated image) Chicago's legendary Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse is packing up some of its signature steakhouse swagger and heading south....

3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (282+ words) Chicago has officially opened a new Buddy Guy exhibit in the Main Hall of Terminal 2 at O'Hare International Airport, honoring the blues icon and the city’s musical roots. The display was unveiled ahead of the Labor Day holiday weekend by…...

6+ day, 19+ hour ago   (493+ words) Chicago drivers got an unexpected lesson in the power of extreme heat Wednesday when the DuSable Lake Shore Drive bridge over the Chicago River became stuck in the raised position, creating a massive traffic headache near Navy Pier. The bridge…...

1+ week, 12+ hour ago   (155+ words) Grammy, Emmy and Academy Award-winning artist Common will headline this year's Chicago Live! festival at Navy Pier on Saturday, Sept. 19 at 9 p.m., bringing his unmistakable sounds and Chicago spirit to the Lake Stage for a free performance overlooking Lake Michigan. The…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (218+ words) The Shedd Aquarium is mourning the loss of three beluga whales in a little more than a week, raising questions about the health of the animals and adding a heartbreaking chapter to an ambitious international rescue effort that saw two…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (448+ words) Little Italy is preparing for a new museum that could reopen one of Chicago’s most debated monuments. The Florence Scala Italian American Museum, at 1501 W. Taylor St., is targeting a Monday, Oct. 12 opening and plans to feature the Christopher Columbus…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (543+ words) “I won’t leave Lake Point Tower. I’ll never retire. This is home.” For Richard, Lake Point Tower is more than a workplace. It is a community—and he has become one of its most familiar faces. Residents greet Richard by…...

2+ week, 1+ hour ago   (203+ words) The festival’s opening night features performances from the 2 Brown Sisters, Joel Ross, Good Vibes and the acclaimed duo of Dee Dee Bridgewater and Bill Charlap. The combination of rising artists and jazz veterans reflects the festival’s long-standing mission: honoring the…...

2+ week, 13+ hour ago   (472+ words) There are few things better than a gorgeous Chicago evening, great food, local flavors and the chance to celebrate the partnerships that help strengthen our communities every day. That is exactly what we enjoyed at Mariano's Lakeshore East as we…...

2+ week, 13+ hour ago   (707+ words) The biggest change is the addition of four new or newly expanded experiences: Global Stage Dinner, Asian Night Market, Chef Demos and the Dine Around Series. The festival opens Sept. 23 with the new Global Stage Dinner, a ticketed, multi-course experience…...