Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings official trailer out now

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings official trailer out now

Following a brief teaser in April, Marvel Studios has released the first official trailer for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, one of three films the studio will release this year along with Black Widow and The Eternals. The new trailer offers a more in-depth look at Marvel’s best martial artist. There are…

Replay opens Nickelodeon-themed arcade bar in Chicago’s Lincoln Park
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Replay opens Nickelodeon-themed arcade bar in Chicago’s Lincoln Park

Replay Lincoln Park hopes to appeal to both Millenials and those who experienced Nickelodeon’s heyday with a new pop-up arcade bar concept that combines ’90s nostalgia with a love for retro gaming. Every kid from the late 1980s into the 1990s watched a Nickelodeon animation at some point. These cartoon series – such as Rugrats,…

Elizabeth Olsen confirms WandaVision won’t have a second season

Elizabeth Olsen confirms WandaVision won’t have a second season

It looks like fans will not get their wish for a second season of WandaVision. WandaVision was a huge success in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The series not only initiated Marvel Studios’ ambition to explore MCU characters in the format of a Disney+ series, but it also offered up a slew of possibilities for future…

Lawrence to Bryn Mawr Red Line Modernization Project breaks ground

Lawrence to Bryn Mawr Red Line Modernization Project breaks ground

As part of the Red and Purple Line Modernization Project, the CTA is rebuilding 100-year-old stations and tracks in order to develop completely accessible stations. The work is now underway between Lawrence and Bryn Mawr. “The CTA is what ties our city together and has long connected our residents to jobs, education, and opportunity,” said…

Over 23,000 summer jobs available for teens and young adults in Chicago

Over 23,000 summer jobs available for teens and young adults in Chicago

If you need a summer job, apply now. One Summer Chicago has a remote or in-person job for you. But hurry because time is running out! One Summer Chicago brings together government agencies, community-based groups, and businesses to provide over 20,000 job and internship opportunities to kids and young adults aged 14 to 24. “Each…

HBO Max ad-supported tier is now available for $9.99 per month

HBO Max ad-supported tier is now available for $9.99 per month

HBO Max launched an ad-supported tier for $9.99 per month today, making it a more affordable option than the full $14.99 per month ad-free subscription. The streaming service, which has 64 million customers, has been considering an ad-supported tier in order to attract a larger audience. The pricing makes it less expensive than a basic…

Netflix’s Army of the Dead is the #1 film in the world with 72 million streams

Netflix’s Army of the Dead is the #1 film in the world with 72 million streams

Netflix has revealed new data projecting Zack Snyder’s Army of the Dead to be one of the most popular original films on the streaming service. Via Twitter, Netflix reported that the zombie action movie Army of the Dead is on the way to be one of the most successful films ever on the platform. Snyder’s…

Chicago offering free bike ride lessons
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Chicago offering free bike ride lessons

The Chicago Department of Transportation is expanding its “Learn to Ride” educational program. Interested adults and teenagers can learn how to ride a bike for free. The COVID-19 epidemic has forced people to seek out safe and socially separated modes of transportation and pleasure, contributing to increased interest in bike riding over the last year. CDOT…

Chicagoans become Vaccine Ambassadors in free Malcolm X College course
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Chicagoans become Vaccine Ambassadors in free Malcolm X College course

Chicagoans can now become a Vaccine Ambassador thanks to a partnership between the Chicago Department of Public Health, Malcolm X College, and Partners In Health. The Vaccine Ambassador Course is a volunteer program that will train you to be a reliable source of information about the COVID-19 vaccines in Chicago communities. In this course students…