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Few summer activities match the bliss of floating down a lazy river, sun overhead, and stress left behind. From crystal-...
07/19/2025

Few summer activities match the bliss of floating down a lazy river, sun overhead, and stress left behind. From crystal-clear creeks to shaded waterways with just the right current, the Midwest offers river tubing adventures that are surprisingly accessible from Chicago. 🚣‍♀️

Discover the best river tubing trips near Chicago. Find float times, locations, what to bring, and how to enjoy a safe, fun-filled day

A potential invasion of flesh-eating parasites has prompted the United States to launch a bold multi-million dollar init...
07/18/2025

A potential invasion of flesh-eating parasites has prompted the United States to launch a bold multi-million dollar initiative aimed at preventing an outbreak across the southern border. This strategy will involve the release of sterile flies from planes to combat the New World screwworm, a highly destructive pest known for its flesh-eating larvae that mainly target livestock.

The US plans a bold strategy to prevent flesh-eating screwworm maggots from impacting livestock using sterile fly dispersal.

Chicago’s River West neighborhood is about to get a spine-tingling upgrade. Universal Horror Unleashed: Chicago, a year-...
07/18/2025

Chicago’s River West neighborhood is about to get a spine-tingling upgrade. Universal Horror Unleashed: Chicago, a year-round horror-themed venue announced in June, will transform a long-vacant 114,000-square-foot space at 700 W. Chicago Ave. into a city-anchored house of horrors, bringing jobs, thrills, and a new kind of momentum to Goose Island, near River West. 👻

Universal Horror Unleashed is bringing year-round thrills, 400+ jobs, and $1B in economic impact to Chicago’s Goose Island by 2027.

This past weekend, Chicago's First Lady Cruises launched its Canine Cruise, where dog lovers and their furry companions ...
07/18/2025

This past weekend, Chicago's First Lady Cruises launched its Canine Cruise, where dog lovers and their furry companions can come aboard to experience a unique opportunity of exploring the city from its waterways. This beloved excursion runs through October. 🐶

Chicago's Canine Cruise returns for its 90th season, bringing joy to dogs and their owners with scenic river views and engaging narrations.

The 2025 Daytime Emmy Awards nominations have been announced, and only three soap operas made it to the top category thi...
07/17/2025

The 2025 Daytime Emmy Awards nominations have been announced, and only three soap operas made it to the top category this year. The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences revealed that ABC's "General Hospital," Peacock's "Days of Our Lives," and CBS's "The Young and the Restless" are the sole nominees for Outstanding Daytime Drama Series. This marks a significant drop from last year, when six shows competed in the same category. 📺

The 2025 Daytime Emmy Awards feature only three soap operas competing for Best Drama. Young and the Restless leads with 19 nominations total.

The Auditorium Theatre gala will feature SNL favorite Ana Gasteyer as headliner on Oct. 9.
07/17/2025

The Auditorium Theatre gala will feature SNL favorite Ana Gasteyer as headliner on Oct. 9.

Acclaimed Broadway actress, film and television performer and former Saturday Night Live standout, Ana Gasteyer, will headline the 2025 Annual Auditorium Theatre Gala, taking place Thursday, October 9, at the Palmer House Hilton.

A federal judge has fined two lawyers $3,000 each for filing court documents filled with errors that appeared to come fr...
07/17/2025

A federal judge has fined two lawyers $3,000 each for filing court documents filled with errors that appeared to come from artificial intelligence.

Judge fines MyPillow founder Mike Lindell's lawyers $3,000 each for using AI to create court documents with 30 citation errors and fake cases.

One could argue that nowhere in Chicago is there more action, activity and energy than on the beaches of Chicago when vo...
07/17/2025

One could argue that nowhere in Chicago is there more action, activity and energy than on the beaches of Chicago when volleyball is played. And right now? In the prime of our Chicago summer, the volleyball courts are busier than ever. 🏐

Where to find the best beach volleyball in Chicago

One of our Chicago Stars and a much loved journo, Sylvia Perez Fox 32 Chicago, will sit down on Monday, Aug. 4, with Mic...
07/17/2025

One of our Chicago Stars and a much loved journo, Sylvia Perez Fox 32 Chicago, will sit down on Monday, Aug. 4, with Michelin-starred Chef Curtis Duffy for an intimate, in-person conversation about his new memoir, FireProof. You definitely won’t want to miss this! All details, and ticket info, below.

Michelin-starred Chef Curtis Duffy will sit down with veteran journalist Sylvia Perez for an intimate, in-person conversation about his new memoir, FireProof.

Misericordia, Heart of Mercy 's largest fundraiser, Family Fest, will be held Sept. 7 at 6300 N. Ridge. Live music, raff...
07/17/2025

Misericordia, Heart of Mercy 's largest fundraiser, Family Fest, will be held Sept. 7 at 6300 N. Ridge. Live music, raffles, prizes, children's games, therapy dogs, classic carnival treats, kind, loving people and so much more!

All info below. We hope to see you there!

Misericordia Family Fest 2025 is set to return on Sunday, September 7, on the organization’s 37-acre campus at 6300 N. Ridge Avenue in Chicago. This cherished annual event is more

Lincoln Park Zoo has rolled out an innovative initiative this summer called "Reading to the Animals," targeting early re...
07/17/2025

Lincoln Park Zoo has rolled out an innovative initiative this summer called "Reading to the Animals," targeting early readers and their caregivers. Hosted at the beloved Farm-in-the-Zoo, this new program invites children to enhance their reading skills by reading aloud to a range of farm animals. Find out dates and times in the article. 🐾

Lincoln Park Zoo introduces 'Reading to the Animals,' enhancing early reading skills by pairing kids with farm animals for a unique learning experience.

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