Neighborhood Guides

Are Singles Mixers Worth It?

Ahead of cuffing season, I explored Chicago's "singles" scene. I am still single.

Emily MackSep 22, 2026

So, I Jumped in the River

I jumped in the Chicago River. It was quite warm!

Emily MackSep 18, 2026

Where to Watch College Football

A guide on where college football games are playing across the city.

Emily MackSep 17, 2026

Your Guide to September 2026 in Chicago

A guide to things to do in Chicago in September 2026

Emily MackSep 1, 2026

7 — Yes, 7! — New Cafes

Every month, we bring you the newest restaurant openings across Chicago. This month, they’re all cafes!

Emily MackJul 9, 2026

Your Guide to July 2026 in Chicago

There’s a lot to do in Chicago in July. Here’s a guide to keep it all straight.

Emily MackJul 1, 2026

A Guide to Woodlawn — Plus Coffee!

Emily MackJun 29, 2026

Where to World Cup in Chicago

Chicago has plenty of spots to catch World Cup matches.

Michelle NavarroJun 11, 2026

Your Guide to June 2026 in Chicago

The long-awaited Obama Presidential Center opens Juneteenth — a day with plenty more events across Chicago. And that’s all in addition to Pride, the end of the school year … and more. This month is PACKED.

Emily MackJun 2, 2026

Your Guide to May 2026

May kicked off with a May Day jolt, and I expect the energy will stay high.

Emily MackMay 4, 2026

Where to Read in Chicago

It’s National Library Week through April 25 — which is coincidentally Independent Bookstore Day! There’s an official crawl across Chicagoland. However, our recs on where to find and read books in Chicago are timeless.

Emily MackApr 23, 2026

Celebrate 420 at These Chicago Dispensaries

It’s been a little over 6 years since recreational marijuana was legalized in Illinois. At the time, Gov. JB Pritzker called it the “most equity-centric” legal cannabis law in the country. The idea was to center people who had been harmed by cannabis-related enforcement, especially Chicago’s Black and brown communities.

City Cast Chicago staffApr 20, 2026