Author: Jeffrey Smith
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Ye at SoFi Night 2
From AI-vocal controversy to constant delays, Bully finally arrived—and Ye’s massive SoFi return turned the chaos into spectacle.
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Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament – Michigan State vs UCLA
The quarterfinal round of the 2026 Big Ten Tournament featured a high-stakes encounter between the #3-seeded Michigan State Spartans and the #6-seeded UCLA Bruins, a matchup that resonated deeply with those of us who grew up supporting the Spartans. Entering the United Center with high expectations, I was particularly interested in the individual performances of…
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Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament First Round
Another regular season of college basketball has come to a close, and we are now in conference tournament season. The Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament has returned to Chicago at the United Center, where it was last hosted in 2023. It is a privilege for us at The Chicago Report to have the great opportunity…
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The 2026 Chicago Auto Show Media Event
Another year and another Chicago Auto Show Media Preview has taken place. This year was very different as just a few weeks ago it was announced that the media preview was being condensed into just one day instead of the usual two days. The preview took place on Friday February 6th starting at 8am and…
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Illumination Halloween Party
This year’s Halloween season felt different, not just because of the costumes and the fog machines, but because I finally got to experience one of Chicago’s most meaningful traditions from the inside. This past Saturday, October 25th, I attended the Illumination: Casting a Light on Rare Disease gala for the first time—a milestone since I…
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Geneva Concours d’Elegancem 2025
If you want to see the intersection of high fashion, history, and raw horsepower, there is only one place to be in late August: downtown Geneva, Illinois. This past Sunday, August 24, we headed west to the Fox River Valley for the 2025 Geneva Concours d’Elegance, an event that truly lives up to its name…
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Air and Water Show 2025
There is nothing quite like the collective roar of jet engines over Lake Michigan to let you know it’s peak summer in Chicago. This year, for the 2025 Air and Water Show, we headed down to North Avenue Beach on Sunday, August 17th, to catch the main event. The Hook: While the show spans from…
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Pope Leo XIV Celebration: Witnessing History at Rate Field
Just hours after walking across the stage at DePaul University, I found myself stepping onto the outfield grass of Guaranteed Rate Field — not for a baseball game, but for a once-in-a-lifetime celebration: A mass celebrating the newly elected Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope and a proud son of Chicago. Dressed in my…
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Manny’s Deli
For many Chicagoans, Manny’s Deli is a name that is recognized for its towering sandwiches as well as its rich history. Manny’s Deli is a Jewish-style cafeteria that has been around since 1942 and is often described as “the biggest, best-known, and oldest deli in the city”. This past Mother’s Day, my family unexpectedly went…
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Chicago White Sox Opening Day 2025
Another year, another baseball season has officially started! White Sox baseball is back in full force after a historic (losing) season. This is a year of rebuilding for the Chicago White Sox but that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun at Rate Field. No, I did not forget the “Guaranteed” part of the Guaranteed Rate…
