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How to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month in Chicago
Chicago is a city renowned for its rich cultural diversity, and there’s no better time to experience this than during National Hispanic Heritage Month. From…
National Museum of Mexican Art in Pilsen
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Things to do in Chicago this weekend: Labor Day edition
Want to know what’s happening this weekend in Chicago? Look no further. There’s a whole calendar of exciting events, exhibits, and activities taking place all…
Blog, Neighborhoods
What to do, eat, and drink in Lincoln Square and Ravenswood
Rich with the history of the immigrants who settled there, Chicago’s Lincoln Square and Ravenswood neighborhoods balance old-school charms with a culinary and arts scene…
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How Chicago is hosting the most accessible Democratic National Convention in history
Chicago prides itself on being an inclusive and welcoming place to live and visit, making it the perfect location to host landmark events like the…
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Meet the Chicago businesses in the spotlight during the Democratic National Convention 2024
We’re only a few days away from the Democratic National Convention, one of the biggest events on the calendar this year in Chicago. The gathering…
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Your guide to Chicago Live! 2024 at Navy Pier
Chicago’s summer festival season may be winding down, but there’s still another stand-out event on the city’s cultural calendar — Chicago Live! at Navy Pier.…
Blog, Neighborhoods
Take a global food tour in Chicago’s West Ridge neighborhood
In the diverse landscape of Chicago’s neighborhoods, West Ridge stands out as a food haven that offers a rich blend of flavors from across the…
Blog, Special events
25+ Chicago spots for wellness and self care
Chicago isn’t just hustle and bustle — there are also plenty of opportunities to relax and enjoy all the serene locations our city has to…
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See Chicago in 24 hours
In town for business? Meet the real Chicago. Tacking on some leisure time to your business trip allows you to plan for a fun extended…
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Where to hear house music in Chicago: top clubs and venues
Welcome to Chicago, the birthplace of house music. This genre, characterized by its repetitive beats and synthesized basslines, emerged from the city’s vibrant underground club…
Blog, Nightlife
House music and the LGBTQ+ community: a Q&A with the founder of queer dance party series Slo ‘Mo
House music was born in Chicago. It evolved from disco and emerged from the city’s underground club scene to become a worldwide phenomenon that still…
Blog, Special events
The Bean is back! Your guide to The Bean’s reopening
“The Bean” is back! The construction to the area surrounding the iconic sculpture is now complete, just in time for Millennium Park’s 20th anniversary season.…
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