Stories from the 78

MION Artisan Soap Co. in La Grange, Illinois: A Family’s Natural Skincare Journey & Perfect Mother’s Day Gifts

Discover how MION Artisan Soap Co. transforms clean ingredients into handcrafted skincare—rooted in family, wellness, and thoughtful gifting

How Night of the Living Dead Shaped a Life: Daniel Kraus on Trauma, Horror, and the Art of Survival

Bestselling author Daniel Kraus blends memoir, film criticism, and cultural history to explore how George A. Romero’s 1968 masterpiece became both a refuge and a reckoning

Opening Day 2026 at Wrigley Field: A Timeless Chicago Tradition Returns

From ivy-covered walls to the crack of the bat, the Chicago Cubs usher in another season of hope, history, and hometown pride

Chicago Names Navy Pier as New Route 66 Starting Point, Toasts Harry Caray in Landmark Celebration

Historic “Mother Road” milestone meets baseball tradition in a uniquely Chicago tribute to Harry Caray

Free Pizza in Chicago With March Madness Giveaway at Tortorice’s | Pizza Boy Billy Goes Big in West Town

Pizza Boy Billy’s Free Slice Giveaway Happening On March 26

Inside Epiphany: The West Loop’s Sacred Space Turned All-Access Arts Playground

A 19th-century church reborn as one of Chicago’s most dynamic cultural venues—where jazz, house, theater, and community collide under stained glass

Austin’s Soul Revival: Inside the Gospel Record Shop Turned Community Café

A long-abandoned West Side storefront finds new life as a coffee-fueled hub for connection, culture, and neighborhood reinvestment

From Processed to Powerful: Greg Christian’s New Institute Aims to Rewire How Chicago—and America—Eats

The founder of Beyond Green Partners launches the Sustainable Food Institute of America, bringing scratch cooking, local sourcing, and zero-waste principles into schools, hospitals, and institutional kitchens nationwide

Drag Race Experience Chicago - An Immersive RuPaul’s Drag Race Pop Up Turns Logan Square Into a Runway

From the Werk Room to the Main Stage, RuPaul’s Drag Race goes fully immersive in Chicago with a limited-run pop-up that’s equal parts spectacle, fandom, and glitter-drenched escapism