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Lincoln Park Zoo will host two adults-only events to ring in the fall later this month: Oktoberfest and its non-alcoholic version, Oksoberfest. Both fan-favorite events will only allow guests ages 21 and up to provide attendees the opportunity to mingle throughout the zoo without children. 🍺🎃

Fall comes to Lincoln Park Zoo: Oktoberfest and non-alcoholic Oksoberfest Lincoln Park Zoo will host two adults-only events to ring in the fall later this month: Oktoberfest and its non-alcoholic version, Oksoberfest.

The Ravenswood ArtWalk Tour of Arts and Industry is set to captivate art enthusiasts from Saturday, September 14 through Sunday, September 15. 🎨

22nd Annual Ravenswood ArtWalk returns to celebrate local creatives Join the Ravenswood ArtWalk, an arts festival in Chicago celebrating the local creative community with live music, a beer garden, and open studios.

Taste of Chicago was better than ever this year! Check out the stars who came out for a slice of Eli's Cheesecake Company and a roundup of one of Chicago's most beloved foodie fests!

Celebrities slice Into Eli’s Cheesecake at Taste of Chicago This year’s “Taste” as Taste of Chicago is affectionately known, came back bigger and better than ever, but nothing caught the spotlight quite like Eli’s Cheesecake on opening day.

Exciting 44th Taste of Chicago!

In a new report by SumUp New York, Chicago, and Miami have emerged as the top three cities in the US for entrepreneurs to live in. 🏙

Chicago named 2nd in best cities for entrepreneurs to live in 2024 Research reveals 2024’s top U.S. cities for entrepreneurs. Discover why New York, Chicago, and Miami are ideal for business owners looking to relocate.

It's never too early to get excited about the holidays, especially this year's Magnificent Mile Lights Festival! Wait till you read about all the cool surprises they have in store!

Big surprises await at the 2024 Magnificent Mile Lights Festival The holiday season will kick off in grand style on Saturday, November 23, with the return of the beloved Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival®.

Congratulations to September Doorperson of the Month: Annette Wordlaw of 680 North Lake Shore Drive! 🎉

Doorperson of the Month - Annette Wordlaw, 680 North Lake Shore Drive Annette Wordlaw, Doorperson of the Month at 680 North, is cherished for her dedication and personal touch with residents.

YOU are invited! Darvin Furniture's Universal Gallery Grand Opening is this Sat., 12- 2pm at 15400 S. LaGrange Rd., Orland Park.

Enjoy wine tasting, light bites and host V-103 The People's Station's Joe Soto, who will be hosting!

Enter to win Bulls and Blackhawk, Broadway In Chicago tickets and more! (Sponsored by Darvin)

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V103’s Joe Soto to host Darvin’s Universal Furniture Gallery opening V103’s Joe Soto to host Darvin’s Universal Furniture Gallery opening on Sept. 7 in Orland Park.

Since 1982, the Gold Coast Neighbors Association has hosted "An Evening on Astor." Here's a peek inside the "world's most elegant block party."

Evening on Astor: A peek inside the 'world's most elegant block party' Since 1982, the Gold Coast Neighbor's Association has hosted an "Evening on Astor." Candid Candace takes us inside for a look.

Get ready for the 39th edition of one of Chicago’s great traditions this Saturday and Sunday: Printers Row Lit Fest. 📚

“Read” all about it! Printers Row Lit Fest is this weekend in South Loop Printers Row Lit Fest will celebrate 39 years this weekend in Chicago’s historic Printers Row of South Loop, once the publishing hub of the city.

According to columnist Jon Cohn, Lou Malnati's and Eli's Cheesecake Company are two food icons leading the pack at the 2024 Taste of Chicago this weekend in Grant Park. 🍕🍰

Two food icons lead 2024 Taste of Chicago: Lou Malnati's & Eli's Cheesecake Lou Malnati's and Eli's Cheesecake are two food icons who will lead the 2024 Taste of Chicago this weekend in Grant Park

Chicago residents can celebrate the start of fall with this weekend’s German-American Oktoberfest Chicago in Lincoln Square, which kicks off tomorrow. 🍺

Chicago German-American Oktoberfest comes to Lincoln Square this weekend Chicago German-American Oktoberfest will celebrate its 104th anniversary in Lincoln Square on September 6-8.

This year's Chicago Live! event at Navy Pier will have over 100 performances including a rare appearance by artist Jeff Tweedy, Sept. 21/22.

Navy Pier's 'Chicago Live!' event will be the biggest EVER! Navy Pier's 'Chicago Live!' event will be the largest-to-date with over 100 groups performing.

Chicago Transit Authority Brown Line riders will experience service interruptions due to station improvements at the Western Avenue stop in Lincoln Square now through Friday, September 20. 🚂

Service disruptions to impact CTA Brown Line through end of September CTA Brown Line riders will experience service interruptions beginning Monday, due to construction at the Western Avenue stop.

Columnist Jon Cohn recalls one of the most glorious moments ever in the viewing of collegiate sports from a September 2021 game when the Wisconsin Badgers hosted an early season Big Ten clash with Penn State. 🏈

Was this the greatest college football moment of all time? Who could forget it? One of the most glorious moments ever in the viewing of collegiate sports came just a few years ago. The game itself as far as who won or lost was not that memorable, but the circumstances sure were.

Foxtrot fans can rejoice as the upscale convenience store and café chain is set to reopen its Gold Coast location on Thursday, September 5. Don't miss FREE coffee on opening day — view times in our article. ☕

Foxtrot to reopen Gold Coast store on Thursday and offer free coffee Foxtrot is reopening in Gold Coast, Chicago after bankruptcy. Learn why it shut down and how the relaunch is happening, including new menu offerings.

Labor Day weekend in Chicago included large crowds taking in the smooth sounds of Jazz Fest on Saturday afternoon. Pictured: the The ChiArts Combo A Jazz Team takes a bow after a performance. Photos by columnis Jon Cohn 🎷

Labor Day is officially behind us and for those of you panicking because this may signal the beginning of the end of summer... columnis Jon Cohn has but one word for you: No. 🏖

We may be past Labor Day, but it is NOT the end of summer yet! Labor Day is officially behind us and for those of you panicking because this may signal the beginning of the end of summer... I have but one word for you:

The autumnal cool breezes are not quite in the air just yet and make no mistake we are still in the heart of summer, but despite all that, one of the great signs of fall is about to descend on us: college football. Read what columnist Jon Cohn has to say about the upcoming season. 🏈

College football is almost upon us! The autumnal cool breezes are not quite in the air just yet and make no mistake we are still in the heart of summer, but despite all that, one of the great signs

Pfizer and Moderna, Inc. are expected to release a new COVID-19 vaccine in the coming days, in order to combat recent and future strains of the virus. 💉

Pfizer and Moderna approve new COVID-19 vaccines amid summer spike Pfizer and Moderna are expected to release a new COVID-19 vaccine in the coming days. In order to combat recent and future strains of the virus.

Global food producer Nestlé has announced CEO Mark Schneider will step down from the company and be replaced by fellow Nestlé executive Laurent Freixe beginning today, September 1.

Nestlé CEO steps down, company names predecessor Global food producer Nestlé has announced CEO Mark Schneider will step down after 8 years with the company.

The Boeing Company has announced its plans to retrieve its Starliner spacecraft from the International Space Station without the stranded NASA crew aboard. 🚀

NASA astronauts to return to earth on SpaceX flight, Boeing to retrieve Starliner craft from ISS Boeing will retrieve its Starliner spacecraft from the International Space Station without the stranded NASA crew aboard.

The NASCARChicago Street Race will return for its third edition in 2025 from July 5-6. 🏎

NASCAR releases 2025 Chicago Street Race dates The NASCAR Chicago Street Race will return for its third edition in 2025 from July 5-6.

Meet Doorperson of the Month Kiya Simmons, the Front Desk Concierge Manager at Lofts at River East. 🎉

Doorperson of the Month - Kiya Simmons, Lofts at River East, 445 E. Illinois St “I’m so happy and blessed to be Doorperson of the Month,” Kiya Simmons says with heartfelt pride. She serves as the Front Desk Concierge Manager at Lofts at

Labor Day weekend is here and tthere's still time to plan your last-minute celebrations here in Chicago, the birthplace of the holiday! 🏖

Labor Day in Chicago: Where to dine, drink, and soak up the end of summer Celebrate Labor Day Weekend here in Chicago with this list of festivals, events, and brunches that include food, music, culture, and fun for everyone.

Four Chicago suburbs have been named among the safest and richest places to live in the United States for 2024, according to a new ranking by GOBankingRates. Find out which ones made the list. 🏡

4 Chicago suburbs ranked “safest and richest” in the U.S. Four Chicago suburbs have been named among the safest and richest places to live in the United States.

Congrats to art world legends Nick Cave - Visual Artist and Tony Karman who will be the honorees for Navy Pier's "A Collective ExPIERience" gala on Sept. 12. This event will be off the charts! All details below!

https://www.chicagostarmedia.com/arts_and_entertainment/navy-piers-a-collective-expierience-gala-to-honor-two-art-world-legends/article_12e0922c-6642-11ef-961a-33a28382017b.html

If you're looking for a unique, sweet Labor Day treat, Mariano's Amanda Puck and Chef Casey Doody have got you covered!

Mariano's Amanda Puck and Chef Casey Doody serve up sweet Labor Day magic Mariano's Amanda Puck and Chef Casey Doody serve up sweet Labor Day magic with avocado brownies.

Harvesting memories: An ode to the humble farmstand.

Harvesting memories: An ode to the humble farmstand Candid Candace shares a story of home and why farmers and farmstands hold such fond memories.

On Thurs., Aug. 29, join The Hippocratic Cancer Research Foundation for "Cocktails for a Cure." The event will take place at The Duncan, 1515 W. Duncan, to help fund cutting edge cancer research at Lurie Cancer Center.

All details here: https://www.chicagostarmedia.com/candid_candace/hcrf-cocktails-for-a-cure-supports-cutting-edge-cancer-research/article_6d5f557a-630a-11ef-8682-63be86950663.html