Pickle lovers in Chicago have a reason to be excited this weekend. The largest pickle festival in Illinois is back this weekend, bringing an all-out pickle-themed bar crawl and celebration to the Windy City. Here's what to expect. Wrigleyville Pickle Fest Pickle Fest will take over Wrigleyville on Saturday, May 9, from...

Millennium Park is bringing back its summer programs, including free outdoor film screenings kicking off in June. The city released its movie lineup Wednesday, which features beloved classics, iconic blockbusters and family-friendly hits. The movie series kicks off June 30 with a screening of Roland Emmerich's "In...

If you're flying Delta Air Lines this summer, you may want to pack your own snacks. Delta on Tuesday said it is ending food and beverage service on shorter routes beginning May 19. The move is aimed at creating "a more consistent experience across our network," the airline said in a statement to CBS News. Pas...

If you want to visit the Museum at the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago after it opens on Juneteenth, you can buy your tickets online. Tickets go on sale at 9 a.m. Wednesday, May 6, on the presidential library's website. The Obama Foundation warned that they expect weekend and summer tickets to sell out quickly. Yo...

The Chicago Bulls are hiring Atlanta Hawks senior vice president Bryson Graham as their new executive vice president of basketball operations, the team announced Monday. Graham spent 15 years in New Orleans (2010-15), rising from an intern in 2010-11 to general manager in 2024-25 with the Pelicans. Hawks general manage...

There are many Chicagoland bars and restaurants celebrating Cinco de Mayo today. Whether you're in the mood for tacos or margaritas, here are some fantastic options today. Vela Secure your reservations through Vela's website for a night of food, drinks and celebrations including, $25 El Tesoro Flights - Blanco, Reosado...

For the average worker, you'd think your workday starts and ends when you're actually doing your job. But for many in the U.S., the commute has become just as stressful as their career. Many people across the country move to the suburbs for more space and quieter streets, then drive to and from their jobs in nearby maj...

PAWS Chicago welcomed 25 beagles that were rescued from a breeding and biomedical research facility in Wisconsin. The dogs, all young males, arrived Saturday afternoon after spending their lives in wire cages. PAWS said the dogs were surrendered by Ridglan Farms, a dog breeding and biomedical research facility in Blue ...