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Day of the Dead in Chicago 2025: a celebration of (after) life
Día de los Muertos, also known as the Day of the Dead, is a tradition that has been practiced in Mexican culture for over 3,000…
National Museum of Mexican Art in Pilsen
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Things to eat, see, and do in Chicago’s Bucktown neighborhood
Welcome to Bucktown, a tree-lined neighborhood just northwest of downtown Chicago. Once a hub for Polish immigrants and bohemian artists, Bucktown today is an eclectic…
Architecture & history, Blog, Neighborhoods
The history of Pullman in Chicago: the birth of a National Monument and the country’s first Black labor union
Head to the historic Pullman neighborhood to explore the first National Park Service site in Chicago. This historic area on the city’s South Side was…
Blog, Neighborhoods
How to spend a day in Chicago’s Bridgeport neighborhood
The Bridgeport neighborhood began as a working-class area of Chicago with deep ties to the city’s political history. Over the years, the area has evolved…
Blog, Neighborhoods
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, Neighborhoods
A journey through Obama’s Chicago
Barack Obama and the city of Chicago are inextricably linked. The former president lived in Chicago for more than 20 years, living and working on…
Blog, Neighborhoods
Spend a day in Chicago’s Hermosa neighborhood
Hermosa is a small neighborhood on Chicago’s northwest side that’s home to a close-knit Hispanic population, local eateries, vintage warehouses, and lots of hidden gems.…
Blog, Neighborhoods
What to eat, see, and do in Chicago’s South Shore neighborhood
Stretching along the Lake Michigan shoreline from 67th Street to 79th Street, Chicago’s South Shore neighborhood is noted for its architectural beauty and cultural institutions.…
Blog, Dining, Neighborhoods
10 Chicago businesses that give back
Chicago’s local businesses do more than fuel the economy — they drive meaningful change. From eco-friendly initiatives to job training programs, these purpose-driven enterprises uplift…
Blog, Neighborhoods, Parks & outdoors, Sports & recreation
Top spots for urban birdwatching from the Chicago BIPOC Birders
Birdwatching, or birding, became a common hobby for nature-inclined Americans in the 20th century due to the widespread availability of field guides. However, birding has…
Blog, Neighborhoods
Exploring LGBTQ+ friendly spots in Chicago’s south and west neighborhoods
I’m Channyn Lynne Parker, CEO of Brave Space Alliance, and I’m thrilled to partner with Choose Chicago to highlight some of the incredible LGBTQ+ friendly…
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