Amina Sergazina

2 weeks ago | chicagostarmedia.com | Amina Sergazina

One of the most iconic pieces of movie memorabilia from the 1980s is up for grabs. In celebration of the 40th anniversary of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Sotheby’s is auctioning off the signature sweater vest worn by Matthew Broderick as Ferris Bueller in the beloved John Hughes comedy. The online single-lot auction opened Thursday, June 5, and will remain open for bidding through Tuesday, June 24.

2 weeks ago | chicagostarmedia.com | Amina Sergazina

Chicago’s reputation as a hub for music festivals is unmatched, with three of its largest events—Lollapalooza, Riot Fest, and the Chicago Blues Festival—drawing hundreds of thousands of attendees annually. Each festival has its own unique origin story, reflecting shifts in musical trends and the city’s cultural priorities. Lollapalooza Lollapalooza began in 1991 as a roaming showcase organized by Perry Farrell of Jane’s Addiction.

2 weeks ago | chicagostarmedia.com | Amina Sergazina

In Chicago, theee culinary legends were born from wartime necessity and immigrant ingenuity: the cheese-packed deep-dish pizza and the thin-sliced, jus-soaked Italian beef sandwich from the city’s stockyards. Let’s dig into this delicious history. Deep-dish pizzaChicago’s now-ubiquitous deep-dish pizza traces its roots back to World War II.

3 weeks ago | chicagostarmedia.com | Amina Sergazina

Smyth, the Michelin-starred West Loop fine-dining destination helmed by chefs John Shields and Karen Urie Shields, will host a rare one-night collaboration with New York City’s Atomix and its acclaimed chef-owner, Junghyun Park, on Sunday, June 15. Atomix, currently ranked No. 6 on the 2024 list of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, will join forces with Smyth to present an exclusive multi-course tasting menu that unites Korean tradition with seasonal North American produce and seafood.

3 weeks ago | chicagostarmedia.com | Amina Sergazina

From five-star doggy hotels to luxury fashion for pups, Chicago’s dog scene isn’t just wagging, it’s thriving. Forbes ranked Chicago in the top ten of its Best Cities for Dogs 2025 list, stating that 56% of apartments in the Windy City consider themselves “pet-friendly” with only 26% of those buildings charging pet rent.