April 2020
- 11 things you might not know about the face-covering requirement in Illinois
- Oprah Winfrey will host a virtual commencement for all Chicago Public Schools seniors
- The Art Institute’s lions and the Picasso statue are putting on masks in solidarity with Illinois
- Lollapalooza is streaming classic sets from throughout the fest’s history
- Restaurant in the Home: Split-Rail
- Collaboraction Presents Crucial Connections
- Chicago Humanities Festival: Tori Amos on Resistance
- Alinea celebrates its anniversary with a six-course tasting menu to go
- Fat Rice closes its restaurant to transform into a marketplace
- Digital Queen!
- Our City of Neighbors
- Board a virtual tour of the Chicago River without leaving the house
- The ACTIVATE summer pop-up event series has been canceled
- You can get free delivery on Mother’s Day flowers, plus an extra 15 percent off with UrbanStems
- Chef Stephanie Izard just launched a virtual pantry that’s stocked with her favorite ingredients
- After closing its doors for a month, Kuma’s Corner reopens tonight with takeout burgers
- These 11 nearby farms are delivering fresh produce straight to Chicagoans’ doors
- Spring Awakening Music Festival has canceled its 2020 return to Chicago
- Here’s how to check out books from home with an electronic Chicago Public Library card
- Brownies were invented in Chicago, and now you can whip up the original recipe at home
- Illinois extends ‘stay-at-home’ order through May 30 and requires face coverings in public
- Chicago Pride Fest has been postponed—and the Pride Parade might be next
- 14 flagship locations of Time Out Market Chicago eateries offering delivery and takeout
- Digital Tailgate with the Chicago Red Stars
- The 10 most checked-out books from the Chicago Public Library this month
- Pretend you’re on the Millennium Park lawn by streaming these archived summer concerts
- Chicago Blues Fest, House Music Fest and Gospel Music Fest have been canceled
- Brain Sportz Virtual Trivia
- Learn to make picture-perfect hand rolls from one of Chicago’s greatest sushi chefs
- 16 things Chicagoans will try not to complain about once the shutdown is over
- 10 ways to keep Chicago kids busy at home and reclaim your sanity
- Keep the kids busy for a few hours with Chicago Children’s Theatre’s play-making contest
- One of Chicago’s best bartenders urges lawmakers to legalize the sale of to-go cocktails
- How to get house plants delivered to your doorstep during the shutdown
- Top Chicago chefs Stephanie Izard, Abe Conlon and Joe Flamm are cooking live on Instagram
- If you have coronavirus symptoms, you’re now eligible for testing in Illinois
- CAC@Home: Chicago Architecture Center Programs
- 10 stoner-approved munchies you can order for delivery in Chicago
- How to make the perfect Negroni at home, according to the Violet Hour
- Live From the Hive: The Fly Honey Show Livestream
- Second City Presents: The Last Show Left on Earth
- 16 skylines that just can’t compete with Chicago
- What’s next for Chicago’s music venues? A coalition of owners tells us how they’re fighting to survive.
- You can order brunch to go from these amazing Chicago restaurants
- Get your zen on from home with these digital yoga classes offered by local studios
- A local printer is making cool T-shirts to raise money for small Chicago businesses
- CH Distillery is making Malört hand sanitizer for healthcare organizations (and offering curbside booze pickup)
- 9 things you might not know about the Illinois ‘stay-at-home’ order
- Mayor Lightfoot is threatening to shutdown Chicago’s parks, while police begin issuing citations
- Broadway in Chicago suspends ongoing and upcoming shows
- Here’s how you can foster a shelter pet while working from home
- Chicago’s Lakefront Trail is closed to the public “until further notice”
- Governor Pritzker recommends Illinois residents wear masks when in public
- South Loop residents are saluting healthcare workers with nightly balcony celebrations
- Lollapalooza’s 2020 lineup announcement has been delayed
- Let Michael Shannon read you a bedtime story tonight
- One of Chicago’s best pastry chefs is making THC-laced edibles inspired by her favorite desserts
- Mayor Lightfoot says the ‘stay-at-home’ order will likely remain in place beyond April 30
- For the first time ever, Au Cheval offers its fan-favorite burger for delivery
- Governor Pritzker recommends that all summer festivals be canceled
- Slo ’Mo from Homo: A Digital Dance Party
- Dinner is a breeze with family meals from the best restaurants in Chicago
- 11 dumb questions people from Chicago get asked all the time
- These Chicago illustrators perfectly capture what life is like right now
- Uber Eats launches Virtual Restaurant Week in Chicago, offering meal deals through April 23
- SPACE
- SPACE Presents: All Dressed Up & Nowhere to Show
- You can ‘Ice’ your friends via delivery, thanks to this Chicago pizza spot
- Some of Chicago’s finest sushi restaurants are now offering takeout
- CTA is introducing new bus boarding procedures to encourage social distancing
- Stream 40 minutes of adorable cat videos to support Music Box Theatre
- Send a cheeky cake to the Chicagoan you miss the most right now
- The best Chicago music venue merch to buy right now
- The Shedd Aquarium’s live cam is equal parts relaxing and mesmerizing
- Chicago will begin enforcing a curfew on liquor sales while the ‘stay-at-home’ order is in effect
- Make Lost Lake’s Daiquiri Frappe at home with just three ingredients
- Fall Out Boy donates $100,000 to a Chicago relief fund
- 312unes At Home
- These 7 Chicago restaurants let you send food straight to frontline workers
- How to visit some of Chicago’s best museums without leaving your house
- At Home With the Auditorium
- NNAMDÏ confronts selfishness and success on his new album ‘BRAT’
- Upgrade your bar cart with these take-home cocktail kits from Chicago’s top mixologists
- Support the Music Box Theatre by streaming an art-house film at home
- These Chicago breweries are hosting virtual happy hours and tastings
- Use your free time to help the Newberry Library transcribe historical letters and diary entries
- Some of Chicago’s best restaurants are letting you raid their wine cellars
- 15 things that fill every Chicagoan with irrational rage
- Snag a free copy of Time Out Chicago’s spring magazine, out now!
- Don’t worry about moving your car—Chicago street sweeping is delayed
- Hilarious memes of Mayor Lori Lightfoot protecting Chicago are exactly what we need right now