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The new Choose Chicago program awards points (and prizes) to hopheads who visit two dozen area brewpubs.

The hoax could mark the return of a Rogers Park prankster known for installing fake government signs and notices in public places.

Owner Lan Ho launched her retail coffee business online during the pandemic and got her big break after appearing on — and almost winning — the cooking show.

Organizers of the weekly event at Montrose Harbor had called it off for the rest of the summer, but around 30 swimmers in floaties were determined to keep going.

You can hike native Illinois prairies with bison, search for microbes in the Chicago River or kayak for free at Bubbly Creek.

Lisa Marie Farver and Coelti hit Chicago's streets on the weekends, hauling around 10-pound typewriters and writing poems on the spot for strangers.

Kateryna Tkachenko said she wanted to raise awareness about the vandalism of her mural depicting a girl drawing pictures of life during Russia's invasion of Ukraine. "It's a hate crime against Ukrainians," she said.

The weekly lakefront meetup that routinely attracts thousands of swimmers was called off amid concerns the event occurs before swimming is allowed, isn't patrolled by lifeguards and encourages prohibited floats.

The popular bar is hoping there is room for it in the new 92-unit building proposed to be built at the corner of Irving Park and Sheridan roads.

Reza's had a rough go of it recently after downsizing and coming under fire from city and state officials.

A police presence watched over swimmers Friday morning.

Honey Berry Cafe, a breakfast concept from regional chain WeEat Hospitality Group, will open in mid-September, serving pancakes, waffles, omelets and sandwiches.

The annual festival sees world renown chalk artists come to Howard Street along with live music, food and vendors.

Celebrate the end of August with Pizza City Fest at the Salt Shed, the Thalia Hall Block party, Cultivate Festival, a Hyde Park flea market, a Humboldt Park salsa band concert and more.

This year's festival kicks off Sept. 21 with a film starring suburban Wilmette native Nico Tortorella, as well as a slew of transgender stories, documentaries and other flicks.

Police were waiting for the two robbers as they left the Clark Street Walgreens. They were also charged in robberies in Rogers Park, Bridgeport and Edgewater.

The cost of food, staff shortages and other issues are forcing restaurants to make tough choices, owners said. "It's a constant battle."

The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat watch for Wednesday and Thursday. Find a cooling center near you and how to monitor for heat-related illnesses.

Leaders say having three full-time staffers will help the strengthen the organization's work managing the largest collection of LGBTQ+ titles in the Midwest.

The beloved Sheridan Road spot was one of the last remaining independent movie theaters in Chicago, and neighbors hope to find a new owner who will continue its legacy.