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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.…
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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…
Arts, culture & entertainment, Blog, Dining, Special events
50+ Chicago spots to check out for National Black Business Month
August is National Black Business Month, the perfect time to put a spotlight on Chicago’s wealth of Black-owned businesses. Chicago’s Black entrepreneurs are an integral…
Dining, Festivals, Special events
What to know about Chicago Gourmet 2024
For the last 16 years, Chicago Gourmet has brought luxurious tastings and wine pairings, intimate conversations with acclaimed chefs, and the camaraderie of standing shoulder-to-shoulder…
Blog, Music, Nightlife
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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Chicago Summer Bucket List: Experience the World’s Largest Starbucks
Looking for exciting summer activities in Chicago? Look no further than the World’s Largest Starbucks — the Starbucks Reserve® Roastery Chicago. Nestled on Michigan Avenue,…
Blog, Sponsored
Sunflower Accessibility Program featured at O’Hare and Midway Airports
Travelers with invisible disabilities passing through O’Hare and Midway International Airports can now discreetly signal that they need assistance thanks to a new Chicago Department…
Architecture & history, Blog
Explore the fascinating architecture around Chicago’s South Loop
The South Loop neighborhood and the surrounding area is a treasure trove of notable architecture, from historic homes to national landmarks. And if you’re in…
Blog, Dining
Discover Asian cuisine from AAPI-owned restaurants in Chicago
Chicago’s culinary landscape is home to an impressive array of dining options, with its extensive range of Asian restaurants standing out as a testament to…
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