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How to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month in Chicago
Chicago is a city renowned for its rich cultural diversity, and there’s no better time to experience this than during National Hispanic Heritage Month. From…
National Museum of Mexican Art in Pilsen
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Your guide to Chicago Live! 2025 at Navy Pier: the largest free performing arts fest in the Midwest
Chicago’s summer festival season may be winding down, but there’s still another stand-out event on the city’s cultural calendar — Chicago Live! at Navy Pier.…
Dining
A guide to Chicago’s iconic pizza scene: must-try local spots from deep dish to tavern style
Home to some of the world’s most iconic pies, the pizza scene in Chicago rises to the occasion no matter how you slice it. The…
Blog, Neighborhoods
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…
Arts, culture & entertainment, Blog, Dining, Special events
50+ Chicago spots to check out for National Black Business Month
August is National Black Business Month, the perfect time to put a spotlight on Chicago’s wealth of Black-owned businesses. Chicago’s Black entrepreneurs are an integral…
Dining, Festivals, Special events
What new at Chicago Gourmet 2025
For the last 17 years, Chicago Gourmet has brought luxurious food tastings, top-tier wine pairings, intimate experiences with acclaimed chefs, and the camaraderie of standing…
Blog, Dining
30+ of the best bakeries in Chicago
Chicago is renowned for its rich culinary landscape, and its bakeries are no exception. Whether you’re a local with a sweet tooth or a visitor…
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Where to watch the Chicago Air and Water Show
The Chicago Air and Water Show is one of the city’s most spectacular and beloved summer events. A longstanding tradition for more than six decades,…
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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, Special events
Honor Mexican Independence Day in Chicago: events, cultural experiences, and more
Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood, often referred to as the “Mexico of the Midwest”, is a hub for the city’s vibrant Mexican culture, from vibrant parades…
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