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Where to get cheap eats from Chicago’s top chefs
Where can you enjoy food from a nationally renowned chef for less than $10? Or dig into a slice of pizza designed by a Michelin…
National Museum of Mexican Art in Pilsen
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Monet and Chicago exhibit now open at the Art Institute
Monet and Chicago at the Art Institute of Chicago Sept. 5, 2020 – Jan. 18, 2021 Buy tickets The Art Institute of Chicago has long…
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9 outdoor Chicago day trips for an easy getaway
Sometimes you just want to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy the great outdoors. Luckily for Chicagoans, there are plenty of…
Blog, Museums
Inside the MCA’s ground-breaking exhibit — Duro Olowu: Seeing Chicago
Chicago is a city filled with an expansive art and design history. In a new exhibition titled Duro Olowu: Seeing Chicago, the internationally acclaimed fashion…
Tours & attractions
Summer staycation in Chicago: ideas for families, couples, and more
Want to get away without going too far? A Chicago staycation is a great opportunity to revisit old favorites or try something new, all while…
Arts, culture & entertainment, Dining
The best Chicago picnic spots
Summer is picnic season in Chicago. While there are plenty of amazing restaurants with outdoor dining, sometimes nothing can beat an old-fashioned picnic in the…
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Things to do in Chicago’s Humboldt Park neighborhood
Summer is the absolute best season to explore the Humboldt Park neighborhood. The vibrant area puts their Puerto Rican heritage on proud display, from the…
Blog, Special events
Things to do in Chicago during IMTS 2026
The largest manufacturing show in the Western Hemisphere is back in Chicago. This year’s International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) is being held at Chicago’s McCormick…
Dining
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Chicago with takeout specials, margarita kits, and more
Cinco de Mayo in Chicago might look a little different this year, but there’s no reason we can’t still celebrate at home. The city’s restaurants…
Blog, Tours & attractions
Experience Chicago online: Virtual tours and digital experiences
Chicago is home to awe-inspiring museums, iconic architecture, and world-famous sites — and you can explore them all without leaving your living room with virtual…
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The City Winery domes are back on the Chicago Riverwalk
The City of Chicago and the State of Illinois have placed restrictions on many events and businesses to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strongly…
Parks & outdoors, Special events
Celebrate spring at Chicago’s best flower and garden shows
Chicago is a city with a lot of nicknames, but one of the most fitting is Urbs in Horto — Latin for “city in a…
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