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50+ things to do in Chicago this July 2025
There are so many great things to do this summer in Chicago. July brings a jam-packed schedule of block parties, festivals, concerts, sporting events, art…
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10 free things to do in Chicago this July
This month, catch a Grammy-winning artist headline a music festival, explore an interactive science museum, and tour a Chicago neighborhood with a friendly local —…
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All the Chicago spots featured in season four of The Bear
While Chicago is a familiar backdrop for hit TV shows, it’s always a treat to see our amazing city highlighted on screen. That was the…
Blog, Dining
Where the cast of The Bear dines in Chicago
While the latest seasons of The Bear are mainly set in a fictional fine-dining restaurant, the show is also a love letter to Chicago’s real-life…
Dining
An ode to Italian beef: everything you need to know about Chicago’s iconic sandwich
Chicago has invented many world-famous dishes, from deep dish pizza to the jibarito to the brownie and beyond. But few are as iconic, or as…
The 77: A City of Neighborhoods
THE 77 – CHICAGO TV TRAVEL SERIES Embark on a journey through the diverse and complicated tapestry of Chicago’s neighborhoods as we unveil “The 77:…
Blog, Dining
James Beard Awards 2025: full list of Chicago winners and nominees
Congratulations to Chicago’s 2025 James Beard Award winners: Noah Sandoval of Oriole (Best Chef: Great Lakes) Kumiko (Outstanding Bar) Lem’s Bar-B-Q (America’s Classics) The annual…
Blog, Special events
The best time to visit Chicago
Chicago is a must-visit destination all year round — from our magical winters to our stunning summers, our crisp falls to our buzzing springs, there’s…
Blog, Music
Chicago for house heads: music venues, historic landmarks, and beyond from DJ Duane Powell
Chicago has long been a house music mecca. The genre emerged in the city’s underground club scene in the late ‘70s and early ‘80s and…
Architecture & history, Blog, Special events
How to celebrate Juneteenth 2025 in Chicago
Dating back to 1865, Juneteenth is a nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of chattel slavery in the U.S. On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers…
Blog, Special events
15+ kid-friendly Pride events in Chicago for families
Pride season in Chicago is upon us with seemingly endless opportunities to celebrate, yet sometimes it can feel like LGBTQ+ families are left with little…
Blog, Sponsored
Fly nonstop this summer to Chicago’s two international airports
Whether planning summer 2025 trips to Chicago from Boise, Helsinki, or hundreds of other places, travelers can book nonstop flights to the city, conveniently located…
Blog, Sponsored
Airline lounges offer respite at O’Hare International Airport
Travelers passing through Chicago’s bustling O’Hare International Airport (ORD) can find peaceful oases within its impressive selection of airline lounges. Whether you’re looking to recharge…
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