The Michigan Avenue destination is betting on bold design, food, drinks and experience-driven retail to bring shoppers back — and keep them there longer. The Shops at North Bridge is about to look very different. The sprawling six-block shopping destination at 520 N. Michigan Ave. is getting a $40 million makeover, an ambitious transformation designed...
The Alliance Française de Chicago marked Bastille Day 2026 with a two-day celebration that honored French culture, cuisine, and the enduring connection between France and the United States at its North Dearborn Street headquarters on July 11 and 12. Held in advance of France’s official national holiday on July 14, the organization’s annual La Fête...
For one weekend each year, Chicago becomes the place where America’s food scene comes together. The James Beard Awards may be the headline event, but the real excitement happens across the city, where chefs, restaurateurs, and diners gather to celebrate the flavors, techniques, and traditions shaping the future of food. The weekend transforms Chicago into...
A longtime Rush Street favorite is making its comeback. After more than two years away, Carmine’s, one of Chicago’s most iconic Italian restaurants, is set to reopen Monday in a newly renovated space in the Gold Coast. The Rosebud Group confirmed the restaurant will welcome diners back to 1037 North Rush Street, reviving the classic...
The Secret Service’s recent debacle regarding the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump is a prime example of how to fumble the ball in spectacular fashion. Their refusal to spill the beans has only fueled the public’s demand for some good old-fashioned comeuppance. Director Kimberly Cheatle’s dogged determination to cling to her position despite...
