Inside the Murder Castle: The True Horror of H. H. Holmes and Chicago’s House of Secrets
A place where doors led to nowhere, gas-filled chambers awaited their victims, and America met its first serial killer
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Tarot, Trauma, and Transformation: How Jill Amy Sager Found Her Power Through the Cards
Healing, Anger, and the Power of Choice
Paranormal Activity: The Stage Awakens — Chicago Shakespeare’s Terrifying Leap Into the Unknown
The Stage Play brings its chilling energy to Navy Pier — blending fear, illusion, and raw emotion
Beard in Boystown: Kelly Lundquist’s Wild, Honest Journey from Heartbreak to Queer Awakening
Love, betrayal, and identity through the lens of Chicago’s Boystown
From Punk Gigs to Pin-Back Prowess: How Chicago’s Busy Beaver Button & Merch Company Built a Messaging Empire
Meet the Button Queen of Chicago: Christen Carter & Busy Beaver Button & Merch Company
From Halloween to Hollywood: How Dwight Little Built a Killer Career Behind the Camera
How the Director of Halloween 4 Slashed His Way Into Hollywood—and Stayed There
From Jimmy’s Woodlawn Tap to The Second City: How a South Side Bar Sparked a Comedy Revolution
Inside the University of Chicago hangout where Paul Sills and his crew turned improv into art — and changed the face of American comedy
Matilda Chicago: Where Mexican and Peruvian Flavors Collide for an Unforgettable Brunch Experience
From Oaxaqueña omelettes to Baja chimichurri steak and a bold Mexican wine list, Matilda redefines Latin-inspired brunch in Chicago.
Serve, Rally, Repeat: Free Pickleball Fun Hits Woodfield Mall
Humana and the Association of Pickleball Players team up for a high-energy, wellness-driven pop-up event open to all ages and skill levels
TAZ: The Young Guitar God Who Went from ‘School of Rock’ to Sharing the Stage with Legends
From Broadway to Coachella, the Yale grad with a guitar named after him is redefining what it means to be a modern rock star
The Best Of Chicago On Full Display As Northwest Side Neighborhood Turns October into July With Block Party Magic
This is Chicago: Summer Vibes, Whiskey Mill Band & a Neighborhood United
Bull Runs, Broken Noses & Bylines: The Wild Life of Chicago’s Bill Hillmann
From Golden Gloves glory to sprinting with the bulls of Pamplona and writing from the heart of Chicago, author and journalist Bill Hillmann turns every bruise into a story worth telling
Inside the Sound Temple: Steve Albini’s Electrical Audio Opens Its Doors for the First Time at Open House Chicago
A rare chance to step inside the legendary Avondale studio where indie rock history was made — from Nirvana to local heroes, the spirit of Steve Albini lives on
Good Grief, Chicago! The Peanuts Gang Takes Over the Chicago Children’s Museum with an Immersive Exhibit for All Ages
Step into the world of Charles M. Schulz as the Peanuts crew brings nostalgia, creativity, and compassion to Navy Pier in a one-of-a-kind interactive experience
Fall’s Greatest Escape: Inside the World’s Largest Corn Maze at Richardson Adventure Farm
Get Lost in the World’s Largest Corn Maze: Inside Richardson Adventure Farm’s Epic Fall Wonderland