Dining, Special events
19 new restaurants to try during Chicago Restaurant Week 2026
There’s no better time to experience the city’s acclaimed restaurant scene than Chicago Restaurant Week. The 19th edition of the annual foodie fest, which takes…
National Museum of Mexican Art in Pilsen
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9 LGBTQIA+ Chicago Valentine’s Day ideas to celebrate queer love in 2025
Love is in the air — and so are glitter, candles, and cats. If you’re looking for something to do for Valentine’s Day in Chicago,…
Tours & attractions
6 romantic spots to propose in Chicago
You’ve found “the one.” You’ve bought the ring. Now all you have to do is plan the perfect spot to ask that once-in-a-lifetime question. In…
Theater & dance
16 must-see shows during Chicago Theatre Week 2025
There’s no better time to experience the city’s vibrant theatre scene than Chicago Theatre Week. This highly anticipated event, now in its 13th year, offers…
Parks & outdoors
Explore The 606 elevated park and trail in Chicago
An abandoned railway has been given new life on Chicago’s northwest side. The 606 is a 2.7-mile elevated park and trail built on what was…
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