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Chicagoans, brace yourselves for a lot more rain (and tornadoes!) this week
Those April showers are no joke.
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Shopping
Chinese toy brand Pop Mart is opening two new stores in the Chicago area
They will join the recently debuted Rosemont location at the Fashion Outlets of Chicago.
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A new children's museum for kids 5 and younger will open on the West Side in 2027
The vibrant center will feature 25,000-square-feet of both indoor and outdoor play.
Music
Lady Gaga is heading to Chicago for her Mayhem Ball tour at the end of the summer
Here is when and how to get tickets.
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This Chicago suburb was just voted one of the best places to live in America
Is it time to relocate?
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Summer travel in Chicago will be record-breaking: here is what to expect
Follow these tips to enjoy your summer travels to and from Chicago hassle-free.
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Lollapalooza's daily lineup is out—and so is a new batch of tickets
The festival previously announced the full list of headliners and performers.
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The 2025 Lollapalooza lineup has dropped: Olivia Rodrigo, A$AP Rocky, Gracie Abrams and Sabrina Carpenter among the headliners
Plus: how to get tickets.
Restaurants
Dairy Queen is giving out free ice cream in Chicago this week
Here are all the participating locations!
Things to do
11 awesome pictures and videos of this year's Chicago River dyeing event
St. Patrick's Day weekend is one of the funnest ever in Chicago. Relive some of that fun scrolling through these photos!
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