Chicago

WATCH: Mesmerizing Time-Lapse Video Of Chicago

July 12, 2017 | Marconi🍕

Chicago is mesmerizing at night, especially in this video that compiles five years of time-lapse videos into four minutes.

TOP 5 WAYS TO BEAT THE HEAT: It will feel like 100 degrees on Wednesday

July 11, 2017 | Kevin

It’s going to be hot, don’t feel it’s hot, feel it’s NOT… hot. Sorry.

Run the Jewels pop-up bar during Lolllapalooza

July 11, 2017 | Marconi🍕

Run the Jewels will be hitting the stage at Lollapalooza in August, but that’s not the only place in Chicago where you’ll be able to immerse yourself in the pair’s music

Get Hot Doug’s Sausages Delivered!

July 6, 2017 | Marconi🍕

The late, great Hot Doug’s has been closed for over four years, but the encased-meats emporium hasn’t let a little detail like not existing stop it from staying in the spotlight.

LISTEN: Artie Lange 06.29.17

June 29, 2017 | Nicci

Artie talks about drug addiction, having a bench warrant in Jersey, his childhood, how to steal cable, HBO’s Crashing, partying with Quincy Jones and much more…

CUBS designate catcher Miguel Montero for assignment, likely gone from Chicago

June 28, 2017 | Kevin

Cubs catch Montero is a goner

Chicago’s Sears Tower is Getting a Shake Shack

June 28, 2017 | Marconi🍕

Shake Shack is planning to open a location inside Sears Tower, Chicago’s tallest skyscraper

George Lucas’s $1 billion museum meant for Chicago approved by LA council

June 28, 2017 | Marconi🍕

Lucas has been proposing this project throughout 2017, initially pitching it to the city of Chicago. The museum will begin construction early next year and will take 36-months to complete.

WATCH: Tim from Rise Against talks Chicago White Sox

June 26, 2017 | Kevin

Rise Against frontman Tim McIlrath discusses attending White Sox games as a kid and our Lounge session

The CTA Is Running A Rainbow Train For Pride Weekend & It Looks Amazing

June 23, 2017 | Marconi🍕

Throughout Pride weekend a rainbow-flag-wrapped train car will run along the Red Line, in all its prideful glory. The photos look fantastic.

Portillo’s lemon cake appeared on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!

June 23, 2017 | Marconi🍕

The cameo, which was recorded at Portillo’s newest Chicago location on Taylor Street, features the restaurant’s staff holding plates of cake and hot dogs. After introducing the evening’s guests, they invite viewers to “come on down and get a slice right after we start the show.”

Chicago festivals this weekend: June 22-25

June 22, 2017 | Marconi🍕

It’s felt like summer for a while now, but with the solstice behind us, the season is finally here. Celebrate our precious few months of warmth at the plethora of festivals

Moments that give every Chicagoan anxiety

June 22, 2017 | Marconi🍕

While Chicago offers more than a few ways to relax (pristine beaches and outdoor bars), living in any big city can be stressful.

United Airlines Is Going To Serve Deep-Dish Pizza

June 21, 2017 | Marconi🍕

The Chicago-based airline that the world loves to hate will soon serve up a Chicago-style food staple that plenty of locals love to hate. United Airlines will reportedly begin slinging deep-dish pizza in their economy cabins, starting next month.

Iconic Avalon Regal Theater Will Specialize In Hologram Shows, Starting This Fall

June 19, 2017 | Marconi🍕

Chicago is poised to become one of two cities in the country where you can casually go see a hologram in concert.

FREE ICE CREAM!!

June 15, 2017 | Marconi🍕

Kizuki Ramen and Izakaya is offering free Japanese matcha green tea soft serve ice cream on any day that hits above 80 degrees Fahrenheit.

Chicago’s First Nacho Fest

June 14, 2017 | Marconi🍕

This cheesy festival is from the same folks who brought you Donut Fest and Poutine Fest

A floating water park will open in Lake Michigan this summer

June 14, 2017 | Marconi🍕

Cooling off on a sweltering summer day, you could seek comfort at one of Chicago’s best ice cream shops or cool off at the city’s top watering holes. But for the ultimate heat treat, you’ll want to head to Whiting, Indiana, located just 20 miles south of Chicago, to check out a massive floating playground situated in Lake Michigan

WATCH: U2’s ENTIRE Joshua Tree concert from Soldier Field

June 14, 2017 | Marconi🍕

Rarely would you ever watch an entire concert a fan posted to YouTube but this one is actually pretty good. AND it’s U2!!

Watch: Dog Get Rescued From Lake Michigan By Officer After Car Crash

June 14, 2017 | Marconi🍕

Well, it was an extremely hot day—and the pup was probably quite confused after what had just happened. In a pretty spectacular scene that was caught on video, a dog was rescued from Lake Michigan