Most people have heard of the Irish goodbye, which involves a sneaky, unannounced exit by someone during an event. It turns out a regional exit based in America often plays out at the end of a meal — and it’s quite the opposite. The “Midwest goodbye” is less about leaving and more about how long it takes … Read more
The musical “Chicago” has a killer track record of guessing who the next name on everybody’s lips is gonna be. Whether it’s Melanie Griffith, Brooke Shields, Pamela Anderson, Christie Brinkley, Ariana Madix or Usher, producers Fran and Barry Weissler have long embraced hiring untested stars who have not only never been on Broadway, but have … Read more
Pizza lovers often flock to New York and Chicago — but one Midwest city is carving out its own place on the map as it gains national attention for its unique pizza style. Ohio’s state capital, Columbus, is home to a distinct type of pizza known as Columbus-style pizza. The regional specialty features a thin crust, a slightly … Read more
Anyone planning to travel to Chicago is in for a shock. Chicago’s City Council unanimously voted to create a Tourism Improvement District and raise hotel the hotel tax on rooms within that district to 19% — the highest in the nation, the Chicago Sun-Times reported. For comparison, Los Angeles hotel taxes are 14%, and the … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Wrigley Field is no longer the hottest Chicago destination this summer. Lollapalooza just announced their 2026 lineup and — please excuse the slang — it’s straight fire. From July 30 through Aug. … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. In 1963, a teenage prodigy named Eric Clapton joined The Yardbirds. Now, 63 short years later, that kid — who ended up becoming a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and … Read more
Older adults classified as “SuperAgers” generate at least twice as many neurons in the hippocampus than their typical aging peers, a new study has revealed. These findings, released on Wednesday by the University of Illinois Chicago and Northwestern University, could help explain why SuperAgers have exceptional memory and cognitive resilience even well past 80 years old. Northwestern … Read more
Buffalo Wild Wings can keep calling its menu item “boneless wings” as such, a federal judge ruled Tuesday, dismissing a lawsuit that claimed the name amounted to false advertising. US District Judge John Tharp in Illinois issued a 10-page ruling allowing the sports bar chain to continue calling its menu item “boneless wings,” after a Chicago man filed … Read more
That’s one way to turn up the heat! Below-freezing temperatures and blustery winds aren’t pleasant for anyone, but they were especially brutal for the LA Rams, who are accustomed to warm and sunny weather. It’s no surprise then that some players turned to an unusual and spicy tactic to stay warm during Sunday’s frigid overtime … Read more
Adam Ruzek is exiting the Intelligence Unit — for now. “Chicago P.D.” star Patrick John Flueger is taking a sudden leave of absence from the NBC procedural police drama to deal with a personal matter, Deadline reports. Flueger, 41, has starred on the NBC series since its debut in 2014. According to the outlet, his … Read more
There’s little that lifts spirits more than taking a vacation — and one study showed that some destinations do it better than others. BookRetreats.com recently released its Holiday Happiness Index, which combined science and data to find the holiday destinations that make people feel their best. Research shows that people are no longer traveling just … Read more
Ah, rats! Researchers think they have debunked the origin of Chicago’s so-called “rat hole,” one of the Windy City’s weirdest local landmarks. Hold on. The rat hole wasn’t what you think. It wasn’t some back alley bar that served as a speakeasy for the city’s notorious gangster clientele or a tenement stuffed to the brim … Read more
US Attorney General Pam Bondi gave a playful response to actress Amy Poehler’s parody of her on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live.” Poehler, who hosted Saturday’s episode, appeared in the cold open as Bondi during her testimony at a Senate Judiciary Committee oversight hearing last week. “My name is Pam Bondi. I spell it with an ‘i,’ because … Read more
It’s a Chi-town miracle. A Chicago man was reunited with his pup a decade after it went missing — and commemorated the meaningful moment on TikTok. Edmon Lighthall’s poodle-doodle mix, Peter, escaped from his family’s backyard in 2015. A decade later, on Sept. 22, he got a shocking text message — from a pet microchip … Read more
CHICAGO — I’m no Bryan Johnson, but I was feeling pretty confident when I strolled into the Northwestern Medicine Human Longevity Clinic in July. I’ve taken several aging tests over the past year to learn how my cells and systems are functioning. One pinpointed my biological age at 29 and another at 36, which is … Read more
The Big Apple may be overrun with rats and roaches, but bed bugs are becoming less of an issue across the five boroughs, per a new report. Pest control company Orkin has released its 2025 list of Worst US Cities for Bed Bugs, with New York falling 13 spots since last year. In 2024, the … Read more
When it comes to city living, most people expect the hustle and bustle of traffic and busy sidewalks, but probably don’t think of pests. Orkin has released its latest bedbug report, spotlighting which cities have the biggest infestations. The list is based on both commercial and residential treatment data from metro areas between May 15, 2024, … Read more
A drunk American Airlines passenger was causing turbulence at Chicago O’Hare airport. A visibly drunk Concierge Key member — the invite-only top-tier status within the AAdvantage program— used his status to wreak havoc in the flagship airport lounge on Sunday. The passenger allegedly demanded changing the TV channel, spouted off homophobic slurs to other passengers … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. Prepare to cross an item off your bucket list, metalheads. Starting Aug. 27, System of a Down will embark on a brief … Read more
Hayden Christensen took his daughter, Briar Rose, out to the ballgame. The “Star Wars” actor, 44, and his 10-year-old daughter, whom he shares with ex Rachel Bilson, enjoyed a rare public outing together at the Chicago Cubs home game at Wrigley Field on Friday. Christensen, who threw out the first pitch, was decked out in … Read more