Go ahead, keep a schedule. Let us know how that turns out.
When we talk about the two eternal poles in dance music, techno and house, the names of a couple of American cities often precede them: Detroit and Chicago respectively. And that's just what makes these cities the preferred destinations of "techno tourists" from around the globe. But let's focus on Chicago's legacy as the house music capital of the world. Nearly every corner of the city holds a piece of this sound's history: from
You like staying fit and active, even when on vacation. I get it--well, not really--but I understand that muscle building, fat burning, and health consciousness don't always take breaks. At first, staying fit during a visit to Chicago can seem overwhelming with a seemingly infinite variety of hot dogs, pizza, and beer around every corner. But I promise you, this city is as fit as it is fabulous and I'll show you the way.
Open Books (213 West Institute Place) is a gem of a bookstore where every purchase helps support community programs that promote literacy in Chicago and beyond. Brimming with over 50,000 donated books, this unique bookstore promises great prices and a great selection.
If you're looking to kick-off the summer with a neighborhood festival or explore the Prairie style brilliance of Frank Lloyd Wright, Chicago is the place to be this weekend. The city has a block party in Lakeview, a film festival downtown and suburban Oak Park is hosting one heck of an architectural tour. Show out, it's time to make weekend plans.
What did you do for your 10th birthday? Eat some pizza, blow out a few candles and tear through Chuck-E-Cheese's arcade area on an ice cream cake high? Don't be ashamed. That's what you do when you turn 10, unless you're the Harris Theater - then you give back on your birthday. Millennium Park's other big stage celebrates its decade-long gift to the arts with an incredible lineup of 2013-2014 performances.
Riot Fest & Carnival returns to Humboldt Park this summer (September 13-15) with a lineup that will satisfy punk purists, angst-ridden ‘90's rockers and fans of funnel cake alike. Headliners include arena fillers like Blink 182 and Fallout Boy, but what makes this particular festival such an incredible experience is its eclectic collection of undercards like Public Enemy, Dinosaur Jr. and Rancid.
The TODAY Show is airing live from Millennium Park on Wednesday, May 22 as part of the program's "Great American Adventure." Chicago is the third stop for NBC's morning show, which is also visiting Hawaii, Yellowstone National Park and Orlando on their coast-to-coast tour. So how can you get in on the excitement? It's easy, actually. Just submit your best Chicago snapshot with #TODAYAdventure and your picture could be featured in an online spread.
With the University of Chicago at its center and The Museum of Science and Industry nearby, the neighborhood of Hyde Park makes for a great day of exploring. But this vibrant South Side community boasts more than just a beautiful campus and one of the largest science museums in the world. If you're interested in discovering Hyde Park, here are five more fun, family-friendly stops - including a bookstore, an Indiana Jones-style museum and a
Tickets go on sale today (Wednesday, May 15) at 10AM for two of the Taste of Chicago's premier events. If you're looking for a three-course meal prepared by one of the city's best chefs or want an up-close look at recording artist Robin Thicke, act now. The Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events is selling tickets to the popular Celebrity Chef du Jour program ($40) and for a place in the Petrillo Music Shell's seating pavilion
A visit to Chicago is not complete without an architectural tour; the only question is... which one? Bus tours, boat tours, Segway tours, bike tours, and walking tours are all excellent ways to explore the city, and each approach offers a totally unique city perspective.
