As the Chicago Jazz Festival celebrates its 40th anniversary from August 24 – September 2 at Millennium Park and the Chicago Cultural Center, you can just imagine how many fascinating stories are being told and retold.
The best coffee shops do more than pour a good cup of joe. Like the Parisian cafes of centuries ago, which served as a social…
We're not the only ones who think Chicago is awesome sauce. Everyone from Gwen Stefani to Ashton
Home to world-renowned architecture, restaurants, parks, museums and theater, nestled into 77 unique neighborhoods, Chicago just keeps besting itself.
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.
Chicago has really, really good food so if you’re a foodie like me, you’re going to love Chicago.
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…
No one relishes the sunshine and blue skies more than Chicagoans. We take everything outside during the summer months, even our workouts!
Dining out in Chicago isn't only about deliciousness.It's also about style, ambience and creativity. These six "beauty spots" prove our point, from industrial chic and bohemian glam to Hollywood opulence and contemporary sumptuousness.
These six homegrown Chicago chefs create incredible cuisine we just can’t get enough of.While the amazing food they create varies widely, their love for their hometown doesn’t. Sweet home Chicago, indeed.
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,…
Chicago boasts a musical legacy that few cities can challenge. This is the Midwest Mecca, where urban blues, gospel and house music were born.
Two years ago, Bicycling Magazine named Chicago the best bicycling city in the nation.
For nearly three decades the James Beard Foundation has celebrated chefs and culinary professionals throughout the restaurant and food industry. It has also advanced “delicious, diverse, and…
The West Loop is hotter than ever. Last year, Ace Hotel opened to great acclaim, with new properties by Nobu, Equinox, and the Hoxton Hotel planned…
We all know how much you LOVE to post pics of your food (I mean, who doesn't?).
The rivalry between the Cubs and the White Sox is legendary, as are the traditions that give each team its unique persona. For Chicago baseball…
For a truly immersive arts experience, head to Chicago’s trove of diminutive museums, exhibiting specialist fine arts, literary and decorative arts collections.
The state of Illinois celebrates its 200th birthday this year, but you don't have to travel too far to explore the state's history.
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.
Pro tip: Men’s fashion in Chicago is off the charts. Seriously.
Neighborhoods like Wicker Park/Bucktown, Logan Square, and West Town are long-held bastions of artists, musicians, bohemians and, well, the indie spirit in general. These neighborhoods…
Hostelling International (HI) is working to change the perception of hostels. The mission behind this worldwide network of not-for-profit youth hostels is to increase intercultural…
When it comes to date night, sometimes you want to pull out all the stops. Maybe a fancy 10-course dinner, a limo ride, and a…
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