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Snoop Dogg will perform at Aurora’s RiverEdge Park as part of its summer 2020 season on July 19. The Grammy-award winning musician is not only known for his music which includes hits like “Drop It Like It’s Hot” and “Gin and Juice,” but also for his acting, massive marijuana enthusiasm and his friendship with Mar...

The largest aerial adventure course in North America is set to open in a Chicago suburb this summer. The Forge: Lemont Quarries, described as a “one-of-a-kind adventure park built on 300 acres of historic land,” will feature ropes courses, ziplines, climbing walls, mountain biking, hiking trails, fishing and more.

Lady Gaga is returning to Chicago’s Wrigley Field this summer, one of only six stops she’s making around the world on her exclusive new tour. The performance, which was announced Thursday by Live Nation, will take place on Aug. 14 as part of the famed singer’s The Chomatica Ball Tour. The tour includes stops in only Paris, London, Boston,...

Chicago’s 2020 Blues Festival lineup has been announced ahead of the annual summer event at Millennium Park. Set to take place in June, the list of performers includes Shemekia Copeland, Candi Staton, Eric Gales and more. ““Each year, thousands of music fans come together for the Chicago Blues Festival to celebrate our city’s rich cultural legacy a...

Happy Paczki Day! Looking to snag some of the sweet Polish treats? You’re not alone. Sandra Torres reports live from Chicago’s busy Dinkel’s Bakery Tuesday morning.

Happy Paczki Day, Chicago! Looking to snag some of the sweet Polish treats?

Ravinia has released a sample of its 2020 lineup ahead of the popular music venue’s summer concert announcement. Among the major artists performing at the outdoor suburban Chicago venue are John Legend, Jesse & Joy, Andrew Bird, Calexico, Iron & Wine, Train, The Beach Boys and The Australian Pink Floyd Show. The artists are part of a series...

Daniel Mrozek from Celina’s Fresh Market in Lemont shows “Chicago Today” hosts Matt Rodrigues and Cortney Hall how to make traditional paczki for Fat Tuesday.

Calling all parrotheads. Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band have announced plans to return to Chicago this summer as part of Jimmy Buffett’s Slack Tide Tour 2020. The show will take place at the United Center on July 18. It will mark the first time he has played at the venue. “We are thrilled to welcome Jimmy Buffett &…

The owner and brewmaster of Buffalo Creek Brewing in Long Grove, pairs chocolate and craft beers. NBC 5’s Alex Maragos sampled and approved.

The Chocolate Stroll on Southport is Thursday, February 13. The Chief Candy Officer of Candyality shows NBC 5’s Alex Maragos how to pair wine and chocolate ahead of the romantic event and holiday.