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March Madness: Special Deals + Where to Watch in Chicago

Okay, I’m gonna be straight with you guys – my basketball knowledge doesn’t extend very far past what high school gym class and repeated screenings of Space Jam has…

How-To Guide for Valentine’s Day on a Budget

Look, we know you’re not made of money. And between the dinners and the drinks, or the flowers and the chocolates – V-Day in the city can get…

10 Black-Owned Businesses You Should Be Visiting in Chicago

Black-Owned Businesses

In honor of Black History Month, we at UrbanMatter wanted to put a spotlight on some of the amazing (and often way underrated) black-owned and operated businesses in…

13 Weird Food Trends to Look Out For in 2019

From “Trash fish” to Mini corn dogs, we definitely saw our fair share of weird-ass food trends in 2018. And now that Chicago is finally getting a little recognition…

7 Best Bars in Andersonville

Lady Gregory's

Andersonville is a unique and rather homely neighborhood loaded with bustling business and historical sights. Among their varying establishments is a wonderful nightlife, with plenty of cozy bars…