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Explore Chicago’s newest arts district
The area around Chicago’s historic Water Tower is best known for its luxury shopping. And it lives up to the hype, with an incredible array…
National Museum of Mexican Art in Pilsen
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Preview: Art on theMART is back with all-new work for 2019
Date: Wednesday – Sunday from March 13 – December Time: Starts about 15 minutes after sunset and lasts for two hours. For reference, sunset falls around 5:55…
Arts, culture & entertainment
A new music festival will take over the Art Institute this winter
Cold weather calls for cool music. Midwinter, a new three-day music festival, will takeover the Art Institute of Chicago from Feb. 15 – 17. The…
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Take a dip at The Beach Chicago at Navy Pier
WHAT: The Beach Chicago WHEN: Jan. 19 – Feb. 3, 2019 WHERE: Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave. Ready to hit the beach…in January…in Chicago? Yes, you…
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7 great books set in Chicago
Chicago has been the backdrop of both modern and classic literary works. And in many cases, the city acts as both the setting and a…
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The best cheap things to do in Chicago for Halloween
The spookiest season of the year can also get pretty expensive. Whether it’s splurging on the perfect costume or shelling out for a bar package,…
Arts, culture & entertainment, Dining
Here’s why you should absolutely visit Chicago
Welcome to the major U.S. city that feels like home. How can that be, you may ask. Well, home isn’t just a place; it’s a…
Arts, culture & entertainment, Dining, Hotels
8 outside-the-box Chicago experiences
Exhibitions not your thing? Only go to the ballpark to grab a hotdog? Can’t sit still long enough to take in a show? If you…
Arts, culture & entertainment, Tours & attractions
10 things you should absolutely do on the Chicago Riverwalk
The city’s award-winning Riverwalk transformed the Chicago’s riverfront from an industrial area for shipping barges to a waterfront oasis that’s one of the Loop’s most…
Arts, culture & entertainment
Your Chicago location guide to The Blues Brothers
The Blues Brothers instantly became a special piece of cinema and Chicago history from the moment it hit the silver screen in 1980. Even today,…
Arts, culture & entertainment, Dining
World in a city: Chicago’s culturally diverse neighborhoods
In a nation of immigrants, few cities reflect our nation's rich melting pot better than Chicago. From Chinatown to Pilsen, and Greektown to Little Italy, immigrants from countries around the world settled into these culturally familiar enclaves back in the 19th and 20th centuries. They remain just as vibrant today, with bustling cafes, restaurants, museums, public art and more.
Arts, culture & entertainment, Dining
3 classic Chicago-invented cocktails and where to find them
Chicago is all in on the cocktail craze, with some of the best mixologist and cocktail lounges in the country. But it wasn’t until Prohibition…
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