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Blog, Sports & recreation

How to have an active winter in Chicago this year

Winter in Chicago doesn’t have to mean hibernating indoors. From brisk outdoor adventures to lively indoor experiences, the city offers countless ways to stay active,…

Blog, Special events, Sports & recreation

Premier League Summer Series is bringing match day excitement to Chicago this July

Get ready soccer fans — the Premier League is bringing all the can’t-miss match day excitement to Chicago for a one-day-only experience. The Premier League…

Blog, Neighborhoods, Parks & outdoors, Sports & recreation

Top spots for urban birdwatching from the Chicago BIPOC Birders

Birdwatching, or birding, became a common hobby for nature-inclined Americans in the 20th century due to the widespread availability of field guides. However, birding has…

Blog, Sports & recreation

Top sporting events in Chicago this summer

Summer is right around the corner in Chicago, bringing some of the year’s top athletic showdowns. In a city known for its legendary sports teams,…

Dining, Sports & recreation

Where to order Super Bowl specials and watch the game in Chicago

Get ready – the big game day is almost here! Although we won’t be cheering our Chicago Bears, there is no mistaking the energy of…

Blog, Sponsored, Sports & recreation

Chicago Fire Football Club comes home

On Oct. 8, 2019, Chicago Fire Football Club Owner and Chairman Joe Mansueto stood on the pristine Soldier Field grass, ready to address a collection…

Sports & recreation

4 can’t-miss Chicago sporting events this fall

As the seasons change in Chicago, fall welcomes cooler temperatures, colorful leaves, and a jam-packed event calendar for Chicago sports fans. From a long-standing rivaled…

Sports & recreation

Chicago sporting events this summer: 5 not to miss

Chicago is America’s best sports city, and this summer is the perfect time to experience it for yourself. The season is packed with world-class sports…

Sports & recreation, Tours & attractions

Biking in Chicago: the coolest rides

Two years ago, Bicycling Magazine named Chicago the best bicycling city in the nation.

Family, Free & cheap, Sports & recreation, Tours & attractions

5 things you didn’t know about the Lakefront Trail

If you haven’t been to the Lakefront Trail in Chicago, you’re missing a lot of natural beauty (all FREE for everyone to enjoy), efficient transportation…