Chicago 2025 festivals: Full lineup of summer events

The lineup includes iconic events like the Chicago Blues Festival, Chicago Gospel Music Festival, Chicago Air and Water Show, Chicago Jazz Festival and Taste of Chicago.

The Gwen Hotel launches new spirits series
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If you're a fan of craft cocktails, you won?t want to miss The Gwen Hotel?s new Spirited Affair series. It pairs top-tier spirits with delicious bites in an interactive, hands-on setting.

Cooking with Fire: Chicken piccata and arugula salad with the Hinsdale Fire Department
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This morning we're Cooking with Fire at the Hinsdale Fire Department, making firefighter/paramedic Kevin Baker's chicken piccata and firefighter/paramedic Ryan Dudek's arugula salad.

Cooking with Fire: Chicken piccata and arugula salad with the Hinsdale Fire Department

This morning we're Cooking with Fire at the Hinsdale Fire Department, making firefighter/paramedic Kevin Baker's chicken piccata and firefighter/paramedic Ryan Dudek's arugula salad.  

Chicago high schooler's free hairstyles go viral
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Jessica Thurmond has turned a school bathroom into a pop-up salon, working between classes to help students feel their best.

Chicago high schooler's free hairstyles go viral

Jessica Thurmond has turned a school bathroom into a pop-up salon, working between classes to help students feel their best.

Trump pulls back on auto tariffs; here's where we currently stand

The president announced that he’s granting a one-month exemption on his new tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada for auto manufacturers in the U.S.

When to stand firm or let kids skip out on plans
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Being a parent has its ups and downs, and one of those downs are the tantrums young kids can throw when they don't want to go somewhere. But they're not thinking of the money you spent to get them there, so when do you put your foot down, and when do you let them skep out?

Hyundai stands by DEI, says it ‘drives sales’

Hyundai is standing by their DEI policies, saying it "drives sales," and is launching a multicultural marketing campaign aimed at attracting Black consumers.

Pączki Day: Long lines, sweet treats at Chicago-area bakeries

It’s the day when many cast aside croissants and kick cake to the curb. Pączki Day means those fruit- and cream-filled Polish donuts take top billing.

Celebrate Mardi Gras in style with Francois Frankie
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No need to travel to the big easy to celebrate Mardi Gras today. You can head over to Francois Frankie and try out their special themed menu.

Chipotle CEO shares how restaurant chain will handle Trump tariff costs

Chipotle’s CEO detailed how the company will handle President Donald Trump’s tariff-related cost increases. Here's what to know.