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Stitchdown Expo Lands in Chicago, Aiming for 2,000 Shoe Lovers and 50+ Brands

Chicago’s Ravenswood neighborhood is playing host this week to a gathering built for people who care deeply about what’s on their feet. Stitchdown Expo programming runs Thursday, November 5 through Saturday, November 7, with the Expo at Artifact Events on November 6 and 7 and activities spanning multiple venues. It includes a materials trade show and main Expo floor, workshops at the Chicago School of Shoemaking, tannery tours at Horween Leather Co. and other activities at Live Bash. Organizers describe it as a global footwear event showcasing makers across clothing, leather goods, tailoring and other thoughtfully made retail categories.

Chicago, IL · 1d

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Young Artists Take Over Obama Presidential Center for True Chicago Summit

Young artists and content creators are converging on the Obama Presidential Center as the nonprofit True Chicago hosts its 9th Annual Conference, a day built around live performances, panel discussions, and face time with industry leaders. The gathering is taking place at The Forum, the Obama Presidential Center's event space, according to organizers.

Chicago, IL · 20h

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This Nostalgic Illinois Diner Has A Sweet Surprise For Anyone Who Loves Greek Donuts

Free Greek donuts are not something you expect with breakfast, but one Illinois cafe has been known to hand them out on select weekdays. That small surprise is enough to make any morning feel brighter. The kitchen leans on Greek roots and classic diner comfort. Lemon rice soup shares a...

Illinois · 12h

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Garfield Park Conservatory Opens 4-Acre Child Wild Garden, First of Its Kind in a City

Garfield Park Conservatory has a sprawling new reason for West Side families to head outside: a four-acre nature play garden called the Child Wild Exploration Garden, packed with climbing mounds, a sensory cave, a prairie maze and a floating boardwalk. Park District Superintendent Carlos Ramirez-Rosa and the district's director of conservatories, Mary Eysenbach, cut the ribbon on the space Thursday at the conservatory grounds in Garfield Park.

Chicago, IL · 1d

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Halfway Down Route 66, Adrian’s Midpoint Cafe Still Hits Different For Texas Diner Fans

Chicago sits 1,139 miles behind you, and Santa Monica waits about the same distance ahead. Out on the flat Texas Panhandle, a small town marks the exact middle of America’s most famous highway. Most drivers would blink and miss it, yet travelers from around the world plan whole days...

Chicago, IL · 1d

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Chicago's Dog House Plots Third Location Inside West Loop's Ogilvie Center

Chicago's Dog House, the hot dog stand that has anchored a corner of Lincoln Park since 2009, is planning a third Chicago location inside Ogilvie Transportation Center at 500 W. Madison Street. The target opening date is December 1, though the exact spot within the transit hub has not been confirmed.

Chicago, IL · 21h

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KATSEYE Postpones Shows After Sudden Injury

KATSEYE has postponed three concerts on its Wildworld Tour as member Megan Skiendiel recovers from a concussion. The group confirmed the schedule changes following the cancellation of its November 3 performance in Detroit, which was announced approximately 30 minutes before the show was scheduled to begin. Concerts planned for November 5 in Chicago and November 7 in Minneapolis were also postponed.

Detroit, MI · 1d

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Coming Soon! Holly Dolly Christmas

3640 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60613 https://www.bigstarchicago.com. Hours: Monday–Thursday, 11 a.m.–9 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m.–10 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.–10 p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m.–9 p.m. BIG STAR HOLLY DOLLY HONKY TONK: Country music legend Dolly Parton is inspiring this year’s Big Star Wrigleyville Holiday...

Chicago, IL · 1d

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Wisconsin Claims Two Spots In Top Fifty-five Foodie Cities In US

Madison and Milwaukee both cracked the top 55 foodie cities in America, with Milwaukee coming in ahead of Chicago by one spot.

Wisconsin · 1d

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Will County, IL: Bolingbrook Man Wins October Nature Photo Contest

Shorewood, IL – A Bolingbrook man's patience and determination to capture the perfect autumn scene have earned him top honors in a Will County photography contest, with a colorful woodland landscape taking the October prize.

Will County, IL · 1d

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Fat Peach Bakery Opens 2nd Location In Hyde Park

HYDE PARK — A Bridgeport hotspot for unique, scratch-made bakery items will begin its expansion into Hyde Park this weekend as its owners prepare for a full launch next week. Fat Peach Bakeshop, 1613 E. 53rd St. in Hyde Park, held its soft opening Friday. The location marks the...

Chicago, IL · 2d

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FARE Opens in Charlotte, Bringing Seasonal, Clean Eating Beyond Chicago

For eight years, FARE has been making the same bold argument on Chicago blocks: fast food can actually be real food. Now that argument is traveling. On Friday, November 6, 2026, the female-founded, better-for-you fast-casual brand opens FARE Queensbridge Collective — its first location outside its home market and the first real test of whether a clean-label concept built in the Midwest can resonate in a new metro.

Charlotte, NC · 2d

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Supima Reveals Talia Bourne as Winner of the 2026 Supima Design Competition

Talia Bourne of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago won the 2026 Supima Design Competition during the second annual Supima Design Lab, held Thursday night at Lavan Studios in New York City. AI, Cooperation, Space Among Next Frontiers for Fashion and Sustainability The competition was sponsored by Supima, the nonprofit dedicated to promoting American-grown Pima cotton worldwide. Hosted by Nigel Barker, the photographer and filmmaker, the evening brought together emerging and established global design talent. Bourne takes home a $10,000 prize for her collection exploring the concept of entanglement. Inspired by the lifestyle of knots as they unravel, the collection showcased the transformation of each piece through the manipulation of fabric over time. “I am in shock by my win for the Supima 2026 Competition,” said Bourne. “I never thought my art could reach this many people, and I am so happy it can be shared and enjoyed by more than myself! My experience with Supima has been the highlight of my career thus far; being able to work with industry professionals and learning from people with talents and skills that I wouldn’t have met otherwise, I’ll never forget this experience,” said the 23-year-old graduate of the School

New York, NY · 2d

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PAWS Chicago Pet of the Week: Finnick

CHICAGO — Saturday’s PAWS Pet of the Week is Finnick, a calm and loving 2-month-old male pup. Finnick is affectionate and loves to be held. Since Finnick is just a puppy, he would do well with an owner who can spend some time on training. Think Finnick is the perfect fit for you? Head to PAWS […]

Chicago, IL · 1d

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Man Finds Kitten at Airport, Opts to Fly Home With It

(This content was created with the help of AI.) A missed flight at Chicago's O'Hare ended with one traveler gaining a four-legged companion. Minnesotan Virgil Wiebe was smoking a cigar outside the airport's Terminal 1, after his connecting flight had taken off and he waited for the next available flight, when a tiny orange kitten, thought to be about 3 weeks old, trotted up to him with no mother in sight, reports People. "This little guy just charged up to me [and] climbed on my foot," Wiebe tells KARE. "What are you supposed to do when a kitten kind of attacks you?" He says he texted his wife...

Chicago, IL · 1d

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Eddie Merlot’s Announces Holiday Menu with Signature Steaks and Seafood Favorites

Eddie Merlot’s Announces Holiday Menu with Signature Steaks and Seafood Favorites. Eddie Merlot’s is bringing elevated dining to the holiday season with a limited-time Holiday Menu, available Nov. 3 through Jan. 4 at all locations. The menu features premium cuts of meat, fresh seafood and seasonal wine pairings,...

Burr Ridge, IL · 1d

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Most Illinois Families Don’t Know Garfield Park Conservatory Stays Warm, Green And Free All Winter

A 65-foot glass ceiling in Illinois keeps palm trees happy while snow piles up outside. Yes, palms. More than 70 of them grow in one enormous room on the West Side of the state’s biggest city. The building opened in 1908, and its outline was shaped to echo a...

Chicago, IL · 8h

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9 Illinois Restaurants So Unusual They Deserve Their Own Reality TV Shows

Somewhere in Illinois, your burger can roll up to your seat behind a toy U.S. Army locomotive. It travels on a tiny track, trailed by model cars and a Lego caboose. I still can’t decide if that’s adorable or genius. The train is only one oddball on this...

Chicago, IL · 11h

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Digital price tags at grocery stores raise surveillance pricing fears

From websites to brick-and-mortar stores, it’s easier than ever for companies to target shoppers with prices based on their personal data. Now, a recent change at many grocery stores is raising concerns about so-called surveillance pricing.

Chicago, IL · 3d

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