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…
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Get your fill of the best art, history, and other installations the city has to offer this spring at these awesome Chicago exhibits. Two Sides @ Vertical Gallery…
Though it might still feel like January outside, as of March 20th, it’s officially spring in Chicago! Hooray! But in addition to the start of baseball season and…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Move over, mall Santa – there’s a new holiday favorite in town! Head to Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium on weekends in December for a very special breakfast visit with…
Hey you… yeah, you! Can you keep a secret? Chicago may be well-known for its amazing restaurants and bars, but it just so happens that some of the…
Whaddup, sports fans? According to a new study by WalletHub, Chicago is back at it again as the 5th best big city for sports in the US! The survey…