River Monsters of the Chicago Seawall: The Truth Beneath the Surface
Ask anyone who spends time along the Chicago River, and you’ll hear whispers about “river monsters” lurking just below the…
Hidden Stretch of the South Branch Riverwalk Emerges Behind Amazon Warehouse
Tucked away behind the massive Amazon distribution warehouse along the South Branch of the Chicago River is a lesser-known slice…
Dealing with Canadian Wildfire Smoke in Chicago
Canadian Wildfires Choke Chicago: How to Stay Safe as Smoke Blankets the City Chicago has been grappling with some of…
Even the Squirrels Are Hot: Chicago Wildlife Struggles Through Summer Heatwave
It’s not just you melting in the July heat—Chicago’s squirrels are feeling the burn too. With temperatures soaring into the…
Giant “Bees” Are Murdering Cicadas in Chicago This Summer—But Should You Be Worried?
If you’ve stepped outside in Chicago this summer and thought you saw a giant bee dragging a screaming cicada across…
Chicago Cyclists Are Leaning Hard Into the ‘Full Kit Wanker’ Look — And Loving It
If you’ve walked or driven through Chicago lately, you may have seen them: sleek jerseys covered in sponsors, matching bib…
Reverse Brew Tourism: Why Wisconsinites Are Coming to Chicago for Beer
In a twist that has beer lovers chuckling across the Midwest, Wisconsinites — long considered the kings and queens of…
Mysterious Wave of Abandoned Skateboards Appearing Across the City
In an urban mystery baffling residents and city workers alike, abandoned skateboards are suddenly showing up across the city —…
Battle of the Baselines: Tennis Players Reclaim Horner Park from Pickleball Invasion
In a dramatic turn of events that has left spectators clutching their Wilson rackets and organic coconut waters, the tennis…
New Chicago area tollway scam: “Broken I-PASS” Trick Leaves Drivers Stuck Paying for Scammers
If you drive through Chicago-area tolls, watch your back—and your I-PASS. A clever new scam is popping up on local…