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At New Chicago Walgreens, You Can Only Browse 2 Aisles — The Rest Of The Store Is Locked Away

Walgreens claims the South Loop store, which forces customers to order items digitally, is about "convenience" and not theft prevention.

South Loop

21 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Hot Dog Fest, Porchfest, Do Division And More

There's also an LGBTQ+ writers tour, a Taylor Swift-themed brunch and a laundromat pop-up.

Citywide

Your Guide To LGBTQ+ Family Resources: Foster Programs, Health Centers, Parent Groups, Legal Aid And More

Here's a roundup of nearly 50 resources for LGBTQ+ families in Chicago, from housing support and health care services to social justice and skateboarding groups.

Citywide

Chicago-Style Bagels? Tilly’s Brings Solid Bagels To South Loop By ‘Not Trying To Be New York’

Former fine dining pastry chef Hannah Tillett hopes her quarantine sourdough recipe will make her South Loop shop a bagel destination.

South Loop

In Her Chicago Era: What To Know Before Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Shows At Soldier Field

Lucky enough to snag a ticket to the three-hour extravaganza? Here's everything to know before you go.

Downtown

Anti-Cruelty Society Offers $13 Cat Adoptions To Celebrate Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour

These cats are waiting for a love story, and you can be the one to say "yes."

Citywide

28 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Mole De Mayo, Memorial Day Parade, Randolph Street Market And More

You can also check out the Belmont-Sheffield Music Fest, a South Side chili cook-off, Mayfestiversary and a Star Wars burlesque comedy show.

Pilsen, Little Village, Back of the Yards

29 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: A Vintage Market, Pilsen Cantina Crawl, Taylor Swift Dance Party And More

There's also an interactive Taiwanese music concert, a Ravenswood garage sale, a non-alcoholic social and a bike ride celebrating the city's youth.

Citywide

South Loop School Celebrates History-Making Double Golden Apple Winners

Students swarmed teachers Helen Chan and Rick Coppola as both won the prestigious Golden Apple award at a surprise pep rally.

South Loop

South Loop’s Top This Mac ‘N Cheese Launches Free Meal Fridays To Thank The City’s First Responders

The free meals will be available the first Friday of each month for professionals in uniform — or with ID — while supplies last.

South Loop

15 Things To Do Outside In Chicago This May: Bike Swap, Birdwatch, Kayak The Fox River And More

You can also go to a bike garage sale, help identify native bird and plant species, and volunteer to clean up the Chicago River. 

Citywide

3 Chicago Contestants On ‘Great American Baking Show’ Go From Competitors To Friends

The Chicago contestants are hosting a watch party for this season of "The Great American Baking Show," which premiers Friday.

Uptown, Edgewater, Rogers Park

16 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Pickle Fest, Bookstore Crawl, Chinese Music Concert And More

There's also a launch party for a Chicago brewery, an Edgebrook art and wine walk and a 5K through Ravenswood and Lincoln Square.

Citywide

More Rental Housing And A New Park Could Be Coming To The South Loop

Parkway Residences, a 100-unit development, will offer a combination of single-level and duplex apartments.

South Loop

10 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Easter Egg Hunts, Handmade Market, Jazz Brunch And More

A Holi celebration, National Empanada Day pop-up and yoga are also on deck.

Citywide

Rep. Lamont Robinson Wins 4th Ward Race To Replace Ald. Sophia King

Robinson defeated King’s longtime chief of staff Prentice Butler to represent several Near South Side neighborhoods.

Bronzeville, Near South Side

Shedd Aquarium Penguins Are Looking For Love, Building Nests For Egg Season

Fingers crossed we get to see baby penguins soon.

South Loop

13 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Oddities Flea Market, An Easter Egg Hunt For Your Dog And More

You can usher in April with a cleanup event, an anti-war benefit and more.

Citywide

Here’s How Lamont Robinson And Prentice Butler Want To Improve Public Safety, Development In The 4th Ward

The two men will face each other in the April 4 runoff.

Bronzeville, Near South Side

CTA Worker Beat Man At Station For An Hour, Threw Him Down Stairs Like ‘Garbage,’ Before Man Died, Prosecutor Says

The man was pronounced dead shortly after the attack, which the judge said was of an "extremely violent and outrageous nature." Emmett Richardson, 39, was ordered held on $3 million bond Tuesday.

Downtown
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