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…
Month: July 2025
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…
Perch & Rock Bass Take Over Montrose Harbor—Fishermen Are LOSING IT!!
Montrose Harbor is on fire—and the fish won’t stop biting. What started as a good day for perch has turned…
Fireworks Laws Near Chicago: Illinois vs. Indiana vs. Wisconsin (2025 Guide)
Here’s an in-depth look at fireworks legality across the states surrounding Chicago—Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin—and what you need to know…