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Unique perspectives on the city from the people who live here.

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Family

8 family-friendly things to do in Chicago this fall

While summer is coming to a close, your family fun in Chicago doesn’t have to end. A new season brings a fresh roster of kid-friendly…

Dining

Chicago’s dog-friendly bars and restaurants

Traveling with your pup means scouting out the best dog-friendly bars and restaurants wherever you go. And in Chicago, there’s no shortage of spots to…

Sports & recreation

4 can’t-miss Chicago sporting events this fall

As the seasons change in Chicago, fall welcomes cooler temperatures, colorful leaves, and a jam-packed event calendar for Chicago sports fans. From a long-standing rivaled…

Blog, Nightlife

Kit Kat Lounge & Supper Club

Located in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood, The Kit Kat Lounge and Supper Club opened its doors in 2000 and quickly became a popular addition to Chicago’s LGBTQ+ entertainment and dining…

Architecture & history

Explore Chicago’s historic Pullman and Roseland neighborhoods

For me, it’s like taking a trip down memory lane. I was born and raised in the West Pullman neighborhood of Chicago, went to high…

Blog

Freehand Chicago hotel: laid back style on a budget

Freehand Chicago is located in the heart of River North, where you can find some of Chicago’s best restaurants, shops, and bustling nightlife. The funky…

Arts, culture & entertainment, Family

Beat the clock: The best escape rooms in Chicago

The idea of being locked in a room for 60 minutes may not scream “fun!” for everyone. However, escape rooms are gaining popularity across the…

LGBTQ+, Tours & attractions

What to eat, drink, and do in Northalsted (aka Boystown)

Northalsted (also known as Boystown) is known around the world as the oldest official recognized gay neighborhood in the country.

Arts, culture & entertainment, Free & cheap

10 things you shouldn’t miss at Chicago’s Millennium Park Campus

The Millennium Park Campus is the heart of Chicago. Locals and visitors alike gather here to picnic in the grass, cool off in the fountain,…

Tours & attractions

Here’s all the baby animals at Chicago zoos this summer

There’s been a baby boom at Chicago zoos this summer. The city’s newest residents are also some of its cutest, from rare newborn rhinos to…

Tours & attractions

2 Chicago-area Wright buildings named UNESCO World Heritage sites

The Chicagoland area is now home to two UNESCO World Heritage sites. The Robie House in Chicago’s Hyde Park and the Unity Temple in nearby…

Tours & attractions

3 Chicago pop-up museums to check out

The pop-up phenomenon has been taking Chicago by storm. These limited-edition experiences span almost every industry, from retail to restaurants to full-on museums. And the…