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Following yesterday’s predictions of severe storms bringing damaging winds and potential hail to the Chicago area, today the weather seems to have turned up a notch. The National Weather Service is warning that “an outbreak of dangerous severe thunderstorms” arriving tonight will be “capable of producing tornadoes and widespread damaging winds” in and around Chicago. The day will start off unseasonably warm with humid and breezy conditions for much of the day giving way to severe thunderstorms tonight. It is essential to have multiple ways of receiving severe weather warnings and making sure that you’re prepared for nighttime tornadoes by preparing effectively.

National Weather Service Warns Tornadoes Are Possible In Chicago Tonight

With Chicago transitioning into its peak months there is no shortage of unforgettable events and activities ahead. From street festivals to aquatic adventures, there are a plethora of summer bucket list activities to enjoy in Chicago in the coming months. If you’re looking for one more, however, and you have a sweet tooth that needs feeding, you’ll find one more on People Magazine’s bucket list of 25 Things to Eat, See, and Do This Summer in the United States. From hiking through a picturesque wildflower field or exploring an Alaskan glacier to indulging in a wine spa or embarking on an Astronaut Training Experience at a Space Center, People Magazine’s list certainly had no shortage of incredible experiences. Among them, was none other than a trip to Chicago’s historic candy and ice cream parlor Margie’s Candies.

A Century-Old Chicago Spot Made People Magazine’s National Summer Bucket List

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Despite experiencing some sunny days lately, Chicago is set for another few days of turbulent weather reminding us that summer isn’t quite on our doorstep just yet. According to the National Weather Service, the Chicago area will experience “rounds of scattered thunderstorms” throughout this afternoon and evening which will likely be “strong to severe.” Damaging winds are the main threat says the weather service though damaging hail cannot be ruled out over the next couple of days. Special weather statements have been issued across many parts of Illinois. NWS is warning of lightning strikes and torrential rain, with the potential for landspouts and half-inch-sized hail as scattered storms pass through the area.

Severe Thunderstorms Are Expected Across Chicago Today Bringing Damaging Winds & Hail

Summer is just getting started, which means a plethora of musicians will be gracing Chicago’s outdoor music stages, from Grant Park to Soldier Field, as long as the sun is beaming and the air is thick with heat. However, there is one event that is destined to scintillate. Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks will be performing together for the first time in the city on June 21 at Soldier Field, Chicago’s largest venue.  This exclusive one-night-only sui generis concert will feature a double bill with both artists headlining. Social media has been buzzing about the event, and it’s a rare opportunity to...

For One Night Only: Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks Will Perform Together In Chicago

Windy City Smokeout, the nation’s premier outdoor country music and BBQ festival, is returning to Chicago’s iconic United Center venue this summer, from July 11-14, 2024.  The festival, which won the Academy of Country Music Awards “Festival of the Year” in 2022, will feature a tremendous lineup featuring some of country music’s most prominent names and up-and-coming talents. Attendees can also enjoy the best BBQ and craft beer nationwide. Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the eleventh edition of Windy City Smokeout! Our headline performances feature eight-time GRAMMY award winner Carrie Underwood, CMA award winner Cody Johnson, CMA nominee and ACM’s 2022 New Male Artist of the Year Parker McCollum, and five-time GRAMMY award nominee Thomas Rhett.  Curated by Chicago’s own Lettuce Entertain You, the festival showcases nearly 30 of the world’s best pitmasters, including six new teams. Throughout the music-filled weekend, the barbecue styles are offered in a mouthwatering array.

Windy City Smokeout, Chicago Summertime Festival, Unveils Smokin’ Pitmaster Line-Up

Chicago’s dining scene is undergoing a transformation. A surge of new restaurants are offering innovative and an affordable multi-course tasting menu in Chicago. Among the world’s most celebrated restaurants, local spots are disrupting the traditional notion of upscale and extravagant dining experiences by making them more affordable for all Chicagoans. Located within the prestigious Michelin-starred restaurantEsmé, Bar Esmé offers an exclusive 3-course tasting menu. This unique culinary experience is inspired by the current tasting menu at Esmé, allowing guests to indulge in courses that mirror those available next door.  For those seeking an elevated dining experience, the option to enhance their meal with caviar or truffles is available. A 3-course spirit or cocktail pairing can also be added for an extra fee. With only 16 seats and a limited menu availability, it is highly recommended to make reservations in advance to secure your spot at this exclusive dining destination. Address: 2200 N Clark St Suite B, Chicago, IL 60614

Looking For An Affordable Tasting Menu In Chicago? Here Are The Best Ones.

City life in the summer has its perks—nightclubs open to the crack of dawn, 2 a.m. pizza delivery, and dining at rooftop restaurants as the glimmering skyline winks. Albeit, it has its displeasures too: the crowded streets, the drilling overtones of perennial construction, and steamy, congested apartments—to name a few. It seems impossible to escape sometimes, and maybe it’s just us, but it’s also the time of year when we become rankled at New Yorkers finding sanctuary in the Hamptons. Well, when we used to be rankled.  We’re going to let you in on a secret—Chicago actually has its own romantic and bucolic destination: Harbor Country, haphazardly labeled,  “The Hamptons of the Midwest.” Harbor Country is a region in Southwestern Michigan. It’s a favored weekend getaway destination for those looking to relish in a tranquil retreat with beaches, bed and breakfasts, and wineries. 

The Hamptons of the Midwest: Picturesque Towns Only 1 Hour From Chicago

Already home to an array of incredible exhibits and immersive attractions, Chicago earlier this year unveiled the new cutting-edge FlyOver simulator experience sending riders flying through different Chicago locations. Now another new multi-million-dollar project is about to open in Chicago, this time sending guests face-to-face with the world’s most exotic animals or walking across the surface of the Moon. After announcing that it will be replacing Navy Pier’s Crystal Gardens back in 2021, Illuminarium will finally open its doors next month on Friday, June 28th. The exciting new 32,000-square-foot entertainment venue which dubs itself “the place that can take you anyplace” has been three years in the making.

Chicago’s Exciting New High-Tech ‘Illuminarium’ Experience Will Open Next Month

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With Chicago’s thriving gastronomy scene offering up everything from revered sushi restaurants to authentic taquerias, it is no surprise that some Chicago establishments often garner attention on a national scale. Occasionally we’ll even feature in global rankings, be it a Chicago pizzeria ranking among the best pizzerias in the world or a Chicago diner recognized as the home of one of the best burgers in the world. Now one of Chicago’s restaurant has been named in a competitive list of the best restaurants on the entire planet. Having recently been awarded a third Michelin-star in November of 2023, Smyth, from Chefs John Shields and Karen Urie Shields, was the restaurant named in this year’s The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024 list (in the 51-100 section).

One Chicago Restaurant Has Been Named In The World’s 100 Best Restaurants List

Music Box Theatre, one of Chicago’s most iconic movie theaters, is getting a makeover later this year for its 95th birthday. The independent two-screen cinema located at 3733 N. Southport in Wrigleyville opened back in August of 1929 just months before The Great Depression. Since that day the historic movie theater has grown to become a cherished landmark and one of Chicago’s go-to venues for independent, foreign, and classic films. The many years of entertaining cinephiles have now “taken their toll on the space”, according to the Movie Box Theatre release, and it will consequently undergo around 3 weeks of facility upgrades later this summer which it has named the Music Box: Revive at 95 project. “As our birthday approaches, we’re embarking on a major revitalization of our main 740-seat auditorium, to keep the Music Box a community institution long into the future, announced Music Box Theatre this week. “Have no fear…we might be getting some work done, but we’ll still be the same Music Box you know and love.”

Music Box Theatre To Undergo Major Renovation For Its 95th Anniversary

While annual Chicago traditions ranging from the Chicago Air & Water Show to the Bud Billiken Parade have long been key dates in the Chicago summer calendar, in recent years, another event has joined the collection. Now considered one of the the very best summer events in Chicago, Sundays on State is about to return this coming weekend for the first of its summer block parties. Having launched in 2021, the award-winning summer event series has flourished into one of the city’s most beloved events with over one million attended from all over the country enjoying it in its teething years. Now in its fourth year, the beloved Sundays on State parties will once again take place on State Street from Lake to Adams on Sunday, June 16th, and Sunday, July 14 following the continued success last year.

The First Sundays On State Street Party Will Take Place This Coming Weekend

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Whether in the ice and snow of winter or the sunshine of summer, Maggie Daley Park offers a year-round Chicago bucket list experience. During winter, the park’s quarter-mile winding skating ribbon becomes an ice rink offering an “alpine in the city” adventure and one of Chicago’s most beloved winter-time activities. In summer, this ribbon instead opens as a scooter and rollerblade path providing the public with the same exhilarating experience, minus the ice. What makes it all extra special, however, is that within the winding ribbon sits the City of Chicago’s first and only outdoor Climbing Park. Made up of custom-designed sculptural rocks and boulders, the park is situated over a total area of 19,000 square feet and reaches up to 40 feet in the air.

Maggie Daley Park’s Climbing Park Has Reopened For Summer

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Secret Chicago Is Teaming Up With The Iconic B96 Radio On New Weekly “In The Loop” Show

Heads up, Chicago! We’ve teamed up with the city’s longest-running Top 40 radio station, B96, to collaborate on a weekly Friday show “In The Loop” to...

Secret Chicago Is Teaming Up With The Iconic B96 Radio On New Weekly “In The Loop” Show

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