Bidding farewell to Chicago summer is bittersweet—golden sunshine yields to chill breezes, iced lattes will soon be dosed with pumpkin spice, and the days grow shorter and shorter. That said, fall in ...

The Birth of the Pill,” Chicago Black Dance Legacy Project and Chicago House Music Festival and Conference are among the highlights in the week ahead.

Let's get ready to celebrate the holiday weekend! Here are some of our suggestions for a great Labor Day Weekend around Chicago. Justin's picks 🎷 When I was a wet-behind-the-ears producer at WBEZ, ...

You can also check out Old Town Oktoberfest, a Hispanic Heritage Month block party and the Reeling Film Festival.

Circus arts in the parks, vintage markets and multiple neighborhood festivals are on deck to help you make the most of your weekend.

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WHAT: The Joffrey Ballet celebrates the 10th anniversary of choreographer Christopher Wheeldon’s "The Nutcracker," which is set amidst the spectacle of the 1893 Chicago's World Fair. Stream NBC 5 for ...

If you’ve already been to all of the major tourist spots in Chicago—Navy Pier, “The Bean”, The Magnificent Mile—add something extraordinary and curious to your itinerary this time around. If you’re a ...

It's the last weekend before the Christmas holiday and there is no shortage of celebrations in store. Here's a look at things to do in and around Chicago Dec. 19-21: Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, ...

Chicago is a city with tremendous food and a million things to see and do, including top museums like the Art Institute of Chicago, Wrigley Field and more. The Gwen Hotel is a fine downtown option.

Chicago parents and caregivers can find dozens of free things to do with kids across the city this January, including museum days, winter festivals, skating and animal exhibits that make exploring ...