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Pin-spring the Blackhawks Through Pinterest

Blackhawks Pinterest

Choose Chicago's latest Pinterest board shows love for the Chicago Blackhawks. If you're a fan of hockey OR if you just want to gawk at cute dogs in jerseys, check it out. Follow Choose Chicago on Pinterest, because there's plenty more hash tagging and cheeky image captions where that came from.


Weekend Alert: June 14-16

Weekend Alert

Not that you need one, but if you're looking for an excuse to party for the next three days, come to Chicago. We have some of the summer's top festivals on deck, the world's best comedians are taking over the city, and there's going to be an almost irresponsible amount of bass shaking Soldier Field to its core. Get loose, it's time to make weekend plans.


Feasting Through Some of Chicago's Best Steakhouses

STEAK

With Father's Day around the corner and in the thick of backyard barbeque season, my insatiable appetite for pan-friend meat is turned up to 11. Oh, and it's Hary Caray's third annual Steak Week. Yes, that's a thing, and I can barely stand the excitement. I'm seriously THIS close to lathering my keyboard in South Carolina Mustard Sauce and taking the thing down like a grilled Top Sirloin. Instead, I'll use these delicious looking keys to pen you a


Sipping Through Some of Chicago's Best Cocktail Bars

Violet Hour

Chicago may be a beer city, but it also has many places to go to for great cocktail. Whether you're a die-hard whiskey snob or can't get enough gin, Chicago has a cocktail bar serving up your spirit of choice and putting inventive things - like ambergris, flavored ice cubes, and scented air-in the highball glass.


An Insider's Guide to the Chicago Gospel Music Festival

Chicago Gospel Festival

June is a beautiful month in Chicago - just warm and sunny enough to enjoy the outdoors. It's the perfect month to enjoy the Chicago Gospel Music Festival taking place throughout several of the city's parks June 20 through 23. All of the festival events are completely free but, before you go there are a few things you should know.


Weekly Hotel Deals: June 11, 2013

Weekly Hotel Deals in Chicago

Start planning your trip to Chicago with a great hotel deal! Here is our weekly round-up of can't-miss, recently announced hotel packages from some of the city's best properties. Subscribe to Chicago Like a Local to get future deals delivered to your inbox every Tuesday.


A Guide to Chicago Bike Week

Chicago Bike Week

From June 10-14, Chicagoland will take part in the Bike Commuter Challenge as part of Chicago Bike Week. With the weather turning and summer in full swing, there's no better time than now to explore Chicago. With a trail that extends the length of the city and designated lanes for bikers, Chicago is bike friendly all year-round.


What to Expect When You're Festing: Our Guide to Chicago's Summer Music Festivals

Lollapalooza

In addition to a wealth of awesome local street festivals, Chicago summers are also generously seasoned with big scale music festivals throughout our city's parks. When you only have so much time though (not to mention money in your bank), sometimes it's hard to decide which festivals you'll enjoy the most.


Eight Ways to Celebrate Father's Day in Chicago

Father's Day Lead

Whether you call him dad, papa, or daddy, your father deserves some love this upcoming June 16. Give your Dad the gift of time and treat him to a special Chicago outing this Father's Day. Here are eight ideas for Father's Day in Chicago for the stellar dad in your life.


Celebrate Latin Culture With Four Can't-Miss Events in June

Chicago Ensemble Espanol

No matter the forecast, June sizzles with international flare. From sultry singing to mesmerizing dance, there's something exciting for everyone. When it comes to celebrating Latin culture in the city, here are four can't-miss events in June.


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