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

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Celebrity watch at these Chicago hot spots

We're not the only ones who think Chicago is awesome sauce. Everyone from Gwen Stefani to Ashton

7 photo spots for the best Chicago skyline views

The Chicago skyline is easily one of the most iconic cityscapes in the world. So if you're going to take a trip to Chicago, it makes sense that you'd want to grab the perfect city shot while you're there.

Blog

Chicago hotels: Find your perfect personality match

Are you a style maven? A baseball junkie? A creative type? An unabashed bookworm? From traditional to hip and chic to cozy, there’s a personality…

Arts, culture & entertainment

Your Chicago location guide to The Blues Brothers

The Blues Brothers instantly became a special piece of cinema and Chicago history from the moment it hit the silver screen in 1980. Even today,…

Sports & recreation, Tours & attractions

Biking in Chicago: the coolest rides

Two years ago, Bicycling Magazine named Chicago the best bicycling city in the nation.

Arts, culture & entertainment, Dining

World in a city: Chicago’s culturally diverse neighborhoods

In a nation of immigrants, few cities reflect our nation's rich melting pot better than Chicago. From Chinatown to Pilsen, and Greektown to Little Italy, immigrants from countries around the world settled into these culturally familiar enclaves back in the 19th and 20th centuries. They remain just as vibrant today, with bustling cafes, restaurants, museums, public art and more.

Dining

5 unique Chicago dining experiences

The food scene in Chicago is adventurous, award winning, exuberant and ever changing. It surprises the senses, tantalizes the taste buds, and says everything about…