Chicago Like a Local

Looking for some great, affordable family fun this summer? How about a day at the track? Chicago's popular horse race track, Arlington Park (located in suburban Arlington Heights), opens alongside the Kentucky Derby this weekend.

The National Hockey League just announced that outdoor hockey will return to Chicago's historic Soldier Field in 2014. The Chicago Blackhawks will face the Pittsburgh Penguins at 7pm CT on Saturday, March 1, 2014 in the headline event of the league's new 2014 Coors Light NHL Stadium Series, which will feature a number of outdoor games to complement the uber-successful Winter Classic.

No April Fool here, the 2013 Major League Baseball season begins today! And on April 1, the Chicago White Sox will step onto the dirt and grass at US Cellular Field for the first time as they begin their 162-game quest for a championship.

The Chicago Cubs are ready to begin another exciting season at historic Wrigley Field. And this year's team will have a new, improved look. The North Siders have a five year plan that, so far, looks like it could reverse the "loveable losers" moniker. Finally.

The 2013 Big Ten Tournament starts today. If you're in town and looking for a place to root for your team, we have you covered. There's nothing worse than being the only Ohio State fan in a bar full of Michigan faithful. Or arriving at an establishment with your game face on, only to learn that it's "trivia night" and all of the TV screens are displaying historical figures with a multiple choice examination of their identities. Anyway,

The 2013 Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament is coming to Chicago March 14-17 (tomorrow!). To celebrate, Chicago Like a Local has been highlighting the best area places to watch each Big Ten team. As we get closer to the conference tournament, the action continues to heat up and for fans of the Wildcats, there are some great places in Chicago to watch the team in action. Here are a few recommendations for recreating Evanston charm in a big city just

The 2013 Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament is coming to the United Center this week! To celebrate, Chicago Like a Local will be highlighting the best area places to watch each Big Ten team. The Michigan Wolverines have been one of the NCAA's elite squads, finishing the regular season ranked No. 6 in the country.

As the conference tournament swings into action on Thursday, here are five FABulous places to watch Michigan play.

This is an exciting year for fans of the Minnesota Golden Gophers. The men's basketball and hockey teams are both ranked nationally and have aspirations of making a deep run into their respective postseasons. With the Gophers' hockey team coming to Soldier Field in mid-February and their basketball team playing in The Big Ten Tournament next week, the excitement will be at an all-time high at these Gopher-friendly bars and restaurants.

The Spring Equinox is quickly approaching, so use your last weekends of winter wisely. Just around the corner with have an orchestral ode to Alfred Hitchcock, a South Side Irish spectacle and, apparently, some hockey team called the Blackhawks are pretty good. If you're looking for something to do this weekend, kick it with us.

The 2013 Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament is coming to Chicago March 14-17. To celebrate, Chicago Like a Local has been highlighting the best area places to watch each Big Ten team. As we get closer to the conference tournament, the action continues to heat up and for fans of the Buckeyes, there are some great places in Chicago to watch the team in action. Here are a few recommendations for recreating Columbus charm in the big city.