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After outgrowing its tiny storefront, this popular stationery shop in Chicago has officially moved to a massive new retail space on Clark Street
58+ min ago (310+ words) The owners are transforming their original West Berwyn location into a creative studio this summer, where locals can test luxury notebooks and more. If you haven't been to the new, expanded Paper & Pencil's storefront in Andersonville, you're missing out. Owners…...
This charming town near Chicago is closing its main street for a massive free festival this weekend
5+ hour, 27+ min ago (153+ words) The event at Downers Grove features a Sunday Festival of Cars near the Main Street Metra station from 8 a. m. to 1 p. m. , plus popular acts like 7th Heaven. Summer is here, which means every weekend, an enchanting town near Chicago is hosting a festival…...
A Bears Love Story: Chicago Bears team up with Hallmark for holiday movie
4+ hour, 55+ min ago (200+ words) The Chicago Bears are partnering with Hallmark, the NFL, and Skydance Sports for a new holiday special. Here's everything we know so far. The Chicago Bears are coming to the big screen this holiday season! It's all thanks to a…...
Chicago's massive 20, 000-seat Seat Geek Stadium is set to host a two-night-only Harry Potter" family-friendly drone show featuring 1, 200 illuminated aircraft
21+ hour, 7+ min ago (254+ words) Drone Art Show: Harry Potter" is flying into Chicago this July, and tickets are now on sale for a perfect night under the stars. Few film franchises have left a mark on popular culture quite like Harry Potter ". First introduced…...
Catch a free DJ pop-up set by Neal Francis in Chicago this Friday before two primetime soccer matches kick off
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (165+ words) This Friday in the West Loop: Recess is hosting a massive World Cup watch party with a live pop-up DJ set by Neal Francis starting at 5 PM. If you haven't heard yet, Recess is the place to be for watching…...
This NYC bagel shop popularized by "Sex and the City" and "Seinfeld" just opened its first Chicago outpost
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (135+ words) H&H Bagels has launched its first Windy City outpost after months of anticipation. Here's a look at what's on the menu. An NYC bagel shop'made famous through cameos in "Sex and the City" and "Seinfeld'has officially joined the great…...
Just 1 hour from Chicago: This Aurora music venue is hosting two outdoor anniversary concerts this weekend
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (191+ words) Singer-songwriter Cody Diekhoff will perform Americana hits on Friday night, followed by a tribute to artists like Neil Young on Sunday afternoon. Summer is a time to celebrate music'and there's something to be said for enjoying tunes in a beautiful…...
The largest Swedish festival in Illinois is this weekend'only 1 hour from Chicago
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (148+ words) Swedish Days are back in Geneva Illinois this weekend, bringing back-to-back days of authentic food, festivities, and live music to the Chicago region. The largest Swedish cultural festival in Illinois is going down this weekend'only one hour from Chicago! The…...
This charming Illinois town is throwing a massive three-day strawberry festival this weekend
3+ day, 50+ min ago (221+ words) Long Grove's Strawberry Fest returns from June 26 to June 28 with strawberry-infused salsa, popcorn, carnival rides, and live music across three stages. About 1 hour north of Chicago lies the village of Long Grove, a relaxed community with a Hallmark feel and…...
Only 40 minutes from Chicago: this town is bringing a 2-day music festival this weekend, featuring Father John Misty and Trombone Shorty
1+ week, 8+ hour ago (188+ words) Step off the Metra and into the music: Winnetka is hosting a 25-act downtown festival this Friday and Saturday. The North Shore will be filled with music this weekend as the Winnetka Music Festival takes over downtown Winnetka! Now in…...