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People enjoying a sunny day at a crowded Chicago outdoor public pool with the city skyline in the background.

Local Spotlights

Chicago outdoor pools open June 19 with expanded hours

On June 19, Chicago's 50 outdoor pools will open a full week earlier than last summer, operating seven days a week.

Caitlin O'Malley·June 9, 2026

Empty Schlitz beer taps and a lone can on a bar counter in a vintage Chicago establishment, symbolizing the end of an era.

Neighborhoods

Schlitz Beer Sales to End in Chicago Bars After Discontinuation

At Schubas, a Chicago bar with historic Schlitz ties, the last few barrels of the iconic beer were tapped in mid-February, signaling the quiet end of an era for a brand that once poured up to 500 glas

Chloe Jenkins·May 26, 2026