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Free Halloween events in Chicago
Halloween in Chicago is so much more than just trick-or-treating. There are magical nighttime parades, authentic Day of the Dead celebrations, spine-tingling ghost tours, and…
National Museum of Mexican Art in Pilsen
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Take a global food tour in Chicago’s West Ridge neighborhood
In the diverse landscape of Chicago’s neighborhoods, West Ridge stands out as a food haven that offers a rich blend of flavors from across the…
Festivals & special events, Food & drink
Chicago beer festivals and events
Attention all beer enthusiasts! Cheers to Chicago’s booming craft beer scene at the city’s packed calendar of beer fests. Sample craft beers — from IPAs…
Blog, Special events
25+ Chicago spots for wellness and self care
Chicago isn’t just hustle and bustle — there are also plenty of opportunities to relax and enjoy all the serene locations our city has to…
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Looking ahead to O’Hare’s Satellite Concourse 1
Travelers passing through Chicago O’Hare International Airport have no doubt noticed welcome improvements and additions that are part of a 10-year modernization plan. Work began…
Blog, Tours & attractions
See Chicago in 24 hours
In town for business? Meet the real Chicago. Tacking on some leisure time to your business trip allows you to plan for a fun extended…
Food & drink
International food in Chicago’s global neighborhoods
Embark on a global culinary journey, right here in Chicago. Within the city’s diverse neighborhoods lies a vibrant international food scene where you can taste…
Blog, Music, Nightlife
Where to hear house music in Chicago: top clubs and venues
Welcome to Chicago, the birthplace of house music. This genre, characterized by its repetitive beats and synthesized basslines, emerged from the city’s vibrant underground club…
Shopping and fashion
Chicago neighborhoods for boutique shopping
While Chicago is known for our world-famous shopping districts, like State Street and The Magnificent Mile, we’re also home to a vast array of amazing…
Blog, Nightlife
House music and the LGBTQ+ community: a Q&A with the founder of queer dance party series Slo ‘Mo
House music was born in Chicago. It evolved from disco and emerged from the city’s underground club scene to become a worldwide phenomenon that still…
Music, Nightlife
Explore Chicago blues
If you’re a blues fan, you need to add a trip to Chicago to our bucket list. No one sings the blues quite like Chicago,…
Blog, Special events
The Bean is back! Your guide to The Bean’s reopening
“The Bean” is back! The construction to the area surrounding the iconic sculpture is now complete, just in time for Millennium Park’s 20th anniversary season.…
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