The music collection of a 59-year-old Chicago man who attended more than 10,000 concerts and recorded them on cassette tapes is slowly being digitized and released online for free. Like many GenX kids, Aadam Jacobs used cassette tapes to record music off the radio, but it wasn't until 1984 that he met someone who sugge...

One of Chicago's greatest attractions will host a fireworks display downtown to celebrate America's 250th birthday. Navy Pier announced on Monday that its 2026 Independence Day fireworks display will take place on Saturday, July 4. Firework shows at Navy Pier take place every Wednesday at 9 p.m. and Saturday at 10 p.m....

Airports have evolved far beyond their reputation as places to simply pass through. Across the country, terminals are embracing food as a defining part of the travel experience, partnering with hometown chefs, spotlighting regional cooking, and creating spaces where travelers can sit down to a thoughtful meal or grab s...

The Chicago White Sox will honor 2005 World Series-winning Manager Ozzie Guillén on Saturday, August 8, by retiring his uniform No. 13 during a special tribute before the first pitch vs. Cleveland at 6:10 p.m. The current pre- and postgame host was told of the honor Friday during a surprise announcement on CHSN ...

Robert Prevost, officially known as Pope Leo XIV, grabbed the baseball world's attention last year when it was revealed that he was a big White Sox fan and was in attendance for Game 1 of the 2005 World Series in Chicago. The Pope was later photographed donning a White Sox cap during a public appearance at the Vatican,...

Chicago's Mag Mile is getting a massive new "destination," as the Candy Hall of Fame Experience comes to the city. The National Confectionery Sales Association announced Thursday that Chicago was selected as the permanent home for the 60,000-square-foot, multi-level experience. The new candy venue will be hou...

Amazon customers with devices enabled with Alexa+ will soon be able to place UberEats and Grubhub orders conversationally, speaking to the AI-powered voice assistant as if it is a waiter. Instead of opening up the UberEats or Grubhub app, customers can simply start placing an order with their Amazon device - asking Ale...

If you're a Cubs fan and you have a homemade chocolate chip cookie recipe you'd put up against anyone's, the club just announced a promotional campaign tailored specifically for you. The Cubs, celebrating their 150th anniversary in 2026, are seeking participants for the "Cubs 150th Cookie Challenge." The winn...