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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…
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Your guide to Chicago Live! 2025 at Navy Pier: the largest free performing arts fest in the Midwest
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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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…
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What new at Chicago Gourmet 2025
For the last 17 years, Chicago Gourmet has brought luxurious food tastings, top-tier wine pairings, intimate experiences with acclaimed chefs, and the camaraderie of standing…
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Honor Mexican Independence Day in Chicago: events, cultural experiences, and more
Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood, often referred to as the “Mexico of the Midwest”, is a hub for the city’s vibrant Mexican culture, from vibrant parades…
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The best time to visit Chicago
Chicago is a must-visit destination all year round — from our magical winters to our stunning summers, our crisp falls to our buzzing springs, there’s…
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How to celebrate Juneteenth 2025 in Chicago
Dating back to 1865, Juneteenth is a nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of chattel slavery in the U.S. On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers…
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15+ kid-friendly Pride events in Chicago for families
Pride season in Chicago is upon us with seemingly endless opportunities to celebrate, yet sometimes it can feel like LGBTQ+ families are left with little…
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Chicago Dance Month 2025: must-see events and shows
Salsa, rumba, or waltz your way into summer during the 12th annual Chicago Dance Month. Chicago Dance Month brings free events showcasing a diverse array…
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Celebrate Haitian American Heritage Month in Chicago
Haitian heritage runs deep in Chicago. The city has a special connection to the Caribbean nation — Jean Baptiste Point du Sable, Chicago’s first permanent…
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How to celebrate Pride Month 2025 in Chicago
In Chicago, Pride is more than just a month. The city celebrates LGBTQ+ culture all year long with film festivals, art exhibits, drag shows, theatrical…
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Da Pope’s guide to Chicago: All of Pope Leo’s Chicago connections
When the new Pope was elected in Rome this May, the world was in for a surprise. Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was named history’s first…
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