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Blog, Tours & attractions

A solo travel guide to Chicago: top things to do alone

Traveling to big cities alone can be exhilarating — and Chicago is no exception. Whether you’re a solo traveler or in Chicago alone for business,…

Blog, Theater & dance

Here are 4 dance styles born in Chicago to mark the Year Of Chicago Dance

This post was originally published by Block Club Chicago. Chicago has a penchant for dance — and it’s celebrating the hop, cha-cha slide and other…

Neighborhoods

Things to do, eat, and see in Chicago’s Garfield Park neighborhood

Chicago’s Garfield Park neighborhood is a nature lover’s paradise. The area is home to a sprawling chain of green spaces, with the historic Garfield Park…

Blog, Neighborhoods

Buena Park: the southern gateway of Uptown

A message from Sara Feigenholtz, Illinois State Senator

Neighborhoods

24 hours in Chicago’s Chinatown neighborhood

Chinatown is one of the most unique neighborhoods in Chicago. Easy to get to from downtown, the tight-knit community has been at this current location…

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…

Blog, Neighborhoods, Sponsored

Take a walking tour of Chicago’s West Ridge neighborhood

Welcome to our new series of self-guided Chicago Greeter tours, presented by Bank of America. Each walking tour is created by a knowledgeable local to showcase their favorite hidden…