Around Town Top Stories

5 hours ago

Godzilla lives on at G-Fest, bikers show off their rides at a block party, foodies tour the city on two wheels and pepper poppers try for the title.

Jul 4, 2009

Still trying to figure out how to spend the long weekend? It's time to make some decisions!

Jul 4, 2009 | 5 comments

Look inside Michael Jackson's 2,500-acre estate that was named Neverland because Jackson felt like the modern-day Peter Pan. Plus, see how every single room has a passageway to somewhere else, adding to...

Jul 4, 2009

The Sears Tower Skydeck recently unveild its brand new Ledge attraction that allows visitors to see the city and skyscraper from a never before seen, wow the daylights out of you fashion.

Jul 3, 2009 | 1 comment

Maybe it was the head-start, or maybe it's just because they can eat eight at a time. Either way, the elephants beat the humans in a tune-up for tomorrow's hot-dog eating contest in Coney Island.

Jul 3, 2009 | 134 comments

You make the call on runway fashions from around the world. Decide what's cutting edge and what just fell over the edge...

Jul 4, 2009

Sunday is still the weekend! Indulge at "Sip and Savor Sundays" at Osteria Via Stato, the River North restaurant's new BYOB promotion.

5 hours ago | 1 comment

Juicy Wine Co., the hip hangout in River West, gets patriotic this Fourth of July weekend with a presidential pairing of beef, bacon and buns.

3 hours ago

So many choices for your 4th of July holiday weekend. You can cook out. You can eat in. You can drink up. Laura Zack and Mike Watson plan to bake off.

Jul 3, 2009 | 1 comment

All things Dillinger are hot these days. Johnny Depp and "Public Enemies" have made the crime sprees of John Dillinger, well, cool.

Jul 3, 2009

Whether it's your first summer party in your apartment or the first time you attempt a big backyard bbq in your new pad in the suburbs, it can be tough to get it exactly right on the first go.

Jul 3, 2009

Raise a toast to our nation's independence at these patriotic hangouts around town.

Jul 3, 2009 | 1 comment

ConAgra, the company that makes Slim Jim, has not produced the jerky treat since a North Carolina plant exploded, killing three employees. It was the only plant in the country that made the snappy sna...

Jul 2, 2009 | 1 comment

American Joey Chestnut goes for another International Hot Dog Eating Contest championship at annual July 4th Coney Island event.

5 hours ago | 5 comments

Lock up your pets and put your eyes to the sky, the Fourth of July is finally here and fireworks a’plenty will prove it.

Jul 3, 2009

The long weekend is far from being short on things to do around the city.

Jul 2, 2009

Ghostbusters scribe Harold Ramis, who recently directed the cavetastic comedy, Year One, dishes about his favorite Chicago fixtures, from the Joffrey Ballet to the Chicago Botanic Garden. Find more celebrity...

Jul 2, 2009 | 5 comments

It's not exactly like walking on water, but now you can walk outside the Sears Tower Skydeck, 103 floors up, if you dare.

Jul 1, 2009

If you've never seen the fireworks from the lake, hop aboard a cruise ship for a truly unforgettable Fourth of July experience.

Jul 2, 2009

Some of the city's top dogs accompany their human companions to one of the best views in the city.

Jul 1, 2009

A range of international flavors and culinary talents round out Food and Wine magazine's annual Best New Chefs list, which recognizes the most creative and trailblazing chefs in the industry. Find out...

Jul 3, 2009

Reports surface that the rapper is "quietly" starting to pursue a new career in fashion.

Jul 2, 2009 | 3 comments

Here's the perfect way to celebrate National Hot Dog Month.

Jul 2, 2009 | 1 comment

City dwellers may actually voluntary leave the downtown area for this weekend's Ribfest.