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Calling all inspiring clowns! Ringling Bros. open casting call

June 19, 2018 at 7:08 a.m.

Calling all clown enthusiasts. If you harbor any fantasies of running away and joining the circus or have always inspired to entertain children, you may now have the opportunity. Ringling...

An exhibit where fashion meets candy

November 3, 2021 at 3:00 p.m.

Fashion is synonymous with many things, but gummy bears are probably the last thing that comes to mind. Not at Water Tower Place, though. An exhibit called Fashion Imposter showcasing...

Chicago ranks 11th for Gen Y workers

June 19, 2018 at 7:13 a.m.

Chicago ranks No. 11 as the best city for Generation Y workers--19 to 29-year-olds or those born between 1982-1993.This is according to a report by PayScale Inc. and Boston-based Millennial...

The Dust-Up, Chicago’s newest music festival

December 23, 2018 at 3:08 p.m.

While the summer is nearing an end, a new festival will extend it just a bit longer.Wicker Park taco-and-booze haven Big Star, in conjunction with the Metro and Tecate, will...

The Glunz Tavern to re-open after 90 years

December 23, 2018 at 3:22 p.m.

After more than 90 years since its closure, the House of Glunz is wiping the dust off of The Glunz Tavern and re-opening for business.The tavern, located at 1202 N....

30 years of Northalsted Market Days

June 19, 2018 at 7:29 a.m.

What started as a way to highlight a neighborhood's liberal, artsy atmosphere 30 years ago has turned into one of the city's biggest street festivals. Northalsted Market Days, taking place...

Chicagoan commits to living only on products sponsoring the Olympics

December 23, 2018 at 3:24 p.m.

For the past three weeks, Terin Izil has showered using Dasani water, worn an adidas swimsuit as underwear and has opted for a diet that mainly consists of McDonald's, Kellogg's...

A Brokesters update

December 23, 2018 at 3:36 p.m.

After being featured in RedEye's 'Brokesters' section in June, Marques Stewart said he didn't know what the outcome would be, but he feels much closer to reaching his goal after...

Lollapalooza road closures officially begin

December 23, 2018 at 3:35 p.m.

In advance of Lollapalooza, the city has announced street closures for before, during and after the annual festival.Here are the closures so far:>> Balbo from Lake Shore Drive to Columbus...

Power up at video game-inspired art exhibit

December 23, 2018 at 3:39 p.m.

Attention, video game enthusiasts: Gallery 27 will showcase art work inspired by some of your favorite video games, both past and present, during the month of August. "This Will Increase...

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