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This Illinois Zoo Puts You Eye-Level With Gliding Dolphins Just West Of Chicago
Some places in Illinois sneak up on you, and you walk away grinning like a kid who just found a secret door. I expected a regular day of strolling past animals, maybe grabbing a snack, and heading home tired. Instead, I found myself watching dolphins glide past at eye level,...
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8 Illinois Restaurants So Unique They Could Easily Star In Their Own Reality Television Show
Ready to find the most show-stopping restaurants in Illinois?. These 8 unique spots serve up unforgettable food and one-of-a-kind experiences!. Most restaurants just put food on a plate and call it a night, but EL Ideas has a completely different idea about what dinner should be. This Chicago spot is...
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Devil In the White City Review
Society is complex – a constant mix of the hopeful actions of others acting as a beacon of light contrasted by the dark, inexplicable actions of others for their own selfish gains. The Devil in the White City, written by author Erik Larson, explores this precise nuance whilst exploring the nuanced history of Chicago.
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Wind back time along The First Hundred Miles
The First Hundred Miles of the Mother Road not only offers scenic drives and classic roadside attractions but invites you into places where Route 66’s stories are preserved, celebrated, and brought vividly to life. From world-class museums in Chicago to hidden heritage gems in small towns, every stop introduces you to the legacy of a road that’s captured the imaginations of travelers for generations.
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Avant-Garde & Creative Music in Chicago: November 1–8, 2026
Sunday, November 1 | 9:00PM · The Empty Bottle 1035 N Western 773.276.3600, The Empty Bottle 1035 N Western 773.276.3600. Jeremiah Chiu — Album release; Josh Johnson — Album release. Now Is. Monday, November 2 | 6:00PM – 8:00PM · Asian Improv aRts Midwest 4875 N Elston,...
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We Are Dubuque
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Must-See Concerts and Comedy Shows in November 2026
The weather is brisk and the outdoor concert season has come to an end, but there are still ample opportunities to enjoy live music and comedy this November. From one of the Queens of R&B to an indie pop icon, here’s a look at some of the incredible artists performing in and around Chicago this November.
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Evanston chef Michael Salzinski, culinary instructor, dishes on his role in ‘The Bear’
Chef Michael Salzinski is currently a chef instructor at National Louis University’s Kendall College. He did not grow up with a burning desire to be a chef. He grew up in Evanston, attended Dewey Elementary and Nichols Middle School and graduated from ETHS in 1990. After ETHS, he enrolled at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, graduating as an English major with a minor in history. He was thinking about becoming an elementary school teacher and looking for a job. Good timing and serendipity found him working in the retail section of a private catering business.
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Lyrical: The Eye Behind the Artist
There is something fitting about meeting Beleshia “Lyrical” McCulley in a room surrounded by Chicago music history. Inside Overflow Coffee, framed records line the exposed brick walls. Each one recalls the artists and institutions that helped shape the city’s sound. Dressed in burgundy, with gold hoops catching...