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30 of the best bakeries in Chicago
Chicago is renowned for its rich culinary landscape, and its bakeries are no exception. Whether you’re a local with a sweet tooth or a visitor…
National Museum of Mexican Art in Pilsen
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Where to watch the Chicago Air and Water Show
The Chicago Air and Water Show is one of the city’s most spectacular and beloved summer events. A longstanding tradition for more than six decades,…
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5 disability-owned businesses Chicago to check out during Disability Pride Month
Every July, Chicago celebrates Disability Pride Month with an annual parade through the heart of downtown. This year is especially meaningful as we mark the…
Blog, Music, Neighborhoods
The history of jazz music on Chicago’s South Side
Chicago is a city shaped by music — and a place with a deep impact on the musical landscape. This is where house music was…
Blog, Dining
Explore Chicago one slice at a time with the new Chicago Pizza Pass
Chicago’s dynamic dining scene is home to an array of iconic pizza places, featuring everything from the city’s famous deep dish to crispy tavern style…
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, Special events
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 —…
Blog, Dining
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…
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…
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