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The Shit Show is a one-of-a-kind monthly Chicago comedy showcase at Collaboraction Theater in heart of Wicker Park that takes place the last Saturday of every month. The show combines the ambiance of...

Bradley Kent has never hosted a comedy show before.  In fact, he's never done stand-up.  So how did he get a hosting gig at Hoo HA Comedy, one of Chicago's best stand-up comedy showcases?  Bradley, 26, is...

Why they run for HIV/AIDS awareness — and why you should, too How many reasons are there to join 3,500 other people in Sunday’s AIDS Run & Walk Chicago? Probably as many reasons as there are steps...

I’ve known Billy since 2007. That’s 7 years!!! (boy how time flies). He has been a mentor, a big brother and a good friend to me. Our love for television, our entrepreneurial spirit, our tenacity and work...

The Green Tie Ball is back for it's 22nd year of celebration! You won't want to miss one of the most anticipated charity events of the year!

Ready to feel refreshed, balanced & reconnected to YOU? Want to be pampered & inspired by some of the most renowned and exclusive health & wellness experts around? Then you need to join us at Chicago’s newest concept, The Be Healthful Retreat. This all-inclusive, all-day open house event is presented by BalancedBabe.com, Healthful, and co-hosted by In Good Taste Magazine. Thirty percent of ticket sales will be donated to a Chicago non-profit with global reach, Charity4Life. Sponsors and partners include Whole Foods Market, Karyn's Raw, Door-to-Door Organics, and a host of other health/wellness leaders and businesses in Chicago.

As the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup picture comes further into focus, NASCAR announced Chase Grid Live Sponsored by Toyota and Sprint will make its debut in downtown Chicago on September 10-11. The free two-day outdoor fan fest located at 401 North Michigan Avenue in Pioneer Court , will culminate with a two-hour live show on September 11 featuring all 16 Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers, just days before the momentous Challenger Round debuts at Chicagoland Speedway.

Hi, I am Holly Simon and the mother of 5 kids. When my 5th child was born here in Chicago everyone in the delivery room noticed that Nate had Down Syndrome. Unfortunately the usual CONGRATULATIONS were not heard. The doctors and nurses all said that they were sorry to my husband and I. Can you imagine? The fears? The horror? "Sorry" must mean he was dying.

The Magnificent Mile Shopping Festival™ presented by MasterCard will return to North Michigan Avenue August 22 through September 1, 2014. This is a 10-day celebration that will fuse fashion, food, and Fitness in Chicago’s popular shopping district along Michigan Avenue.

I had a blast being on the Spike TV show, Frankenfood! A competition-reality series following New York executive chef and restaurateur Josh Capon and actor/musician/restaurateur Tony Luke Jr on their insane quest to find new and unique flavor combinations by pairing existing dishes together (think chicken flavored cheesecake and turtle tacos!?!) - the result tends to either be a delicious dish...or an awful miss! Check out this crazy spastic mash-up!!