This Weekend

1+ day, 19+ hour ago   (1761+ words) Autumn in Illinois has a way of turning ordinary weekends into memories that stick around for years. From canyon trails glowing with color to family orchards stacked with cider donuts, this state hides plenty of budget-friendly fun. Every stop on…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago   (595+ words) Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to flood the City of Chicago to celebrate Mexican Independence Day this weekend at the city’s signature parades and festivals. A crowd of around 400,000 people is expected at the annual Mexican Independence Parade…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago   (29+ words) The marquee of the Chicago Theatre is a dazzling icon of the city that has hosted film premieres, film festivals, fashion shows, vaudeville entertainment, concerts, musicals and even memorials....

2+ week, 20+ hour ago   (264+ words) Chicagoans gathered at Grant Park on Friday for a dance party at the Chicago House Music Festival and Conference. The park was filled with music, dancing, and performances that celebrated the city’s deep-rooted house music culture. Several DJs kept the…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (1054+ words) “This band started on the south side of Chicago!” exclaimed Styx keyboard player Lawrence Gowan earlier this month on stage during a homecoming performance at Allstate Arena. “You are the people that have kept this music alive for decades now…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (494+ words) This neighborhood in Chicago is bursting with culture, from its modern art museum to its authentic European food spots, festivals, and historic houses. Each of Chicago's neighborhoods have a distinct flavor invoked by the city's varied cultural influences and historic…...

4+ week, 13+ hour ago   (48+ words) The Chicago Air and Water Show soared into action Saturday after weather delayed the start of the show. WGN's Andrea Medina has the latest. The Chicago Air and Water Show soared into action Saturday after weather delayed the start of…...