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Arts, culture & entertainment, Blog, Dining

Accessibility in Chicago: a local shares favorite wheelchair-friendly spots

I’ve lived in Chicago for seven years now, and I have decided that by now I get to claim the title of Chicagoan. I grew…

Dining

Hot chocolate spots to warm up a Chicago winter

The best way to stay warm during a Chicago winter? Lots of hot chocolate. It’s the perfect pit stop during a day of exploring the…

A woman drinks a margarita on the patio at La Vaca Margarita Bar

Arts, culture & entertainment, Dining, Music

24 hours in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood

One of the Chicago’s most colorful and culturally rich neighborhoods, Pilsen is known for its arts community, dining scene, and nightlife. The area’s first inhabitants…

Dining, Special events

Plan a perfect bachelorette party or girls trip to Chicago

Planning one last fling before the ring? Chicago is the perfect spot for a getaway with your bachelorette or bachelor party. That’s because there’s a…

Blog, Dining, Nightlife, Tours & attractions

24 hours in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood

Uptown has long been known as a vibrant shopping, nightlife, and entertainment destination on Chicago’s north side. The area first started to boom in 1915…

Dining, Nightlife

24 hours in Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood

Logan Square is a one-of-a-kind neighborhood that you can really only find in Chicago. This long-time Latino community has seen an influx of new residents…

Blog, Dining, Special events

Where to celebrate Paczki Day and Mardi Gras in Chicago

The upcoming Mardi Gras festivities may be smaller in scale than year’s past, but there are still plenty of opportunities to celebrate. The holiday kicks…