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Discover Chicago’s Latinx art, dance, and culture
If you are looking to spend a weekend exploring and celebrating the rich heritage and creativity of Chicago’s Latinx communities, this guide from a local’s…
National Museum of Mexican Art in Pilsen
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Experience Black art and culture in Chicago
From the start of the Great Migration until today, Chicago has supplied a rich tapestry of Black art and culture. The Chicago Black Renaissance produced…
Architecture & history, Blog
Explore Black history in Chicago
For as long as Chicago has been Chicago, Black people have been shaping the city’s culture and leaving a lasting impact. After all, Chicago’s first…
Blog, Family
Accessible Chicago: autism-friendly family fun for neurodiverse families
When people ask me where I’m from, I love sharing that I’m from the city of Chicago, born and raised in the heart of Lincoln…
Blog, Neighborhoods
Your guide to Asia on Argyle in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood
Nestled off the Argyle Red Line Stop is Uptown’s Asia on Argyle, a vibrant cultural corridor home to authentic Southeast Asian cuisines and locally owned…
Blog, Special events
Where to watch the solar eclipse in Chicago
April’s total solar eclipse is shaping up to be one of the year’s biggest events, and Chicago’s museums and attractions offer plenty of opportunities to…
Blog, Dining, Neighborhoods, Tours & attractions
What to eat, see, and do in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood
Little Village, often referred to as “La Villita” by locals, offers a vibrant Mexican cultural experience without leaving Chicago. With nearly 1,000 locally owned businesses,…
Architecture & history, Arts, culture & entertainment
Things to do, see, and eat in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood
History lines the streets in Chicago’s landmark Bronzeville neighborhood. Dubbed the city’s “Black Metropolis,” this south side community served as the headquarters for African American…
Blog, Music
Top spots for Chicago blues music from local legend Wayne Baker Brooks
A version of this article was originally published in the 2024 Chicago Visitors Guide. Wayne Baker Brooks knows a thing or two about the blues…
Architecture & history
Chicago architecture: 12 iconic buildings not to miss
Chicago is a city of firsts — and nowhere is this better seen than in its architecture. The site of the now demolished Home Insurance Building (1884-1885), credited as the world's first skyscraper (at a diminutive 10 stories by today's standards), you could write a book on the significance of the Chicago cityscape — which is why so many have.
Blog, Family, Tours & attractions
FlyOver Chicago, Navy Pier’s newest attraction, is now open
If you’ve ever wished you could soar into the clouds above our city’s beautiful skyline, a new attraction at Navy Pier promises to take you…
Blog, Dining
Chef Dominique Leach shares some of her favorite Chicago restaurants
Dominique Leach is one of the country’s biggest names in barbecue. A classically trained chef turned pitmaster, Chef Dominique worked in some of Chicago’s most…
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