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10 Chicago day trips for an easy summer getaway
Summer travel might look a little different this year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still soak up the season with a short, sun-filled getaway.…
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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…
Blog, Hotels
Working from home? Make a Chicago hotel your office for the day
As the city continues to reopen, many Chicagoans still haven’t returned to the office full time. Working from home is a great, responsible option for…
Blog, Dining
Now open: New restaurants in Chicago
While this year has been a hard one for the restaurant industry, there’s still some bright spots for the local dining scene. New restaurants and…
Tours & attractions
Chicago staycation ideas for families, couples, and more
Want to get away without actually leaving town? A local staycation is a great way to explore your own city — you can revisit old…
Special events
Chicago festivals: virtual and socially distanced events
Festival season in Chicago might look a little different this year, but that doesn’t mean you have to totally miss out on your favorite fests.…
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…
Blog, Dining, Tours & attractions
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, Dining
Now open: Chicago bars and breweries with outdoor seating
It’s time to raise a glass because Chicago’s bars and breweries are reopening for outdoor seating. That means you can soak up the summer sun…
Blog, Special events
What we miss most about Chicago
During the past few weeks at home, we’ve all had a lot of time to reflect — especially about the things we wish we could…
Special events
How to celebrate Memorial Day in Chicago at home
All Chicagoans know that there’s nothing better than summer in Chicago — and Memorial Day is the official start of the season. Even though we’re…
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…
Dining
Chicago chefs share favorite recipes and cocktails to make at home
Chicago’s culinary scene is known for being as diverse as the city itself. On any given night, you can dine at a New Orleans-style tavern,…
Blog, Special events
Chicago social distancing checklist: Things to do at home
There’s never been more ways to experience Chicago from home. The city’s diverse array of museums, theatres, music venues, restaurants, boutiques, and more have taken…
Music
Experience Chicago music at home with online and live stream concerts
Chicago is a city with music in its DNA. We’re home to our own one-of-a-kind Chicago style sound, a sound that fills our neighborhood clubs,…
Blog
5 ways to support local Chicago businesses
Reading this from home? Then you’re in the right spot. While staying safe and social distancing is the top priority now, we can all do…
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…
Blog, Dining
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…
Blog, Dining
Food events in Chicago this March
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…
Blog, Sponsored
All aboard Amtrak to Chicago
Amtrak is America’s national rail system, operating more than 300 trains each day to 500+ destinations across the country. Amtrak’s extensive Midwest presence makes traveling…
Museums
10 must-see Chicago museum exhibits this March
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…
Arts, culture & entertainment, Blog
Art at night: Chicago gallery and open studio events
Want an insider look at Chicago’s artistic side? These open gallery and studio nights invite the public behind the scenes of some of Chicago’s most…
Blog, Music, Special events
Celebrate the Year of Chicago Music with a new city-wide music festival
Aug. 19 – Sept. 19, 2021 Citywide Celebrate the Year of Chicago Music (and the return of festival season) with the new Chicago In Tune…
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