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Taste of Chicago
July 8 – 12, 2026 Free admission • Grant Park The 46th annual Taste of Chicago is bringing some of the city’s most iconic bites…
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Your guide to Chicago’s food festivals
Get a taste of Chicago’s award-winning dining scene at the city’s packed schedule of food festivals, featuring everything from barbecue to international cuisine to Chicago-style…
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Chicago Blues Festival
June 4 – 7, 2026 Free admission • Millennium Park and beyond A legendary Chicago event since 1984, the Chicago Blues Festival is the world’s…
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Where to stay on Route 66 in Chicago: historic hotels and more
Beginning a Route 66 journey in Chicago means stepping into nearly a century of American travel history. The Mother Road officially debuted in 1926, envisioned as…
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National Public Housing Museum
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This historic hot spot is known for dynamic entertainment and nightlife, with a thriving cultural corridor.
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Choose Chicago selects Hunden Partners to lead strategic plan
Published on April 30, 2026
Chicago-based firm to lead strategic planning process as Chicago embarks on transformative era FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts: Isaac Reichman, ireichman@choosechicago.com, (312) 805-9586 Stephen Crano,…
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Choose Chicago activates Route 66 Centennial as a global tourism driver
Published on April 30, 2026
Through coordinated campaigns, cultural programming, and international outreach, the city is converting heritage into visitation. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts: Isaac Reichman, ireichman@choosechicago.com, (312) 805-9586 Stephen…
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How to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2026 in Chicago
AAPI Heritage Month Events in Chicago This May, Chicago will celebrate the city’s diverse AAPI communities. Here are a few ways to participate: Admire never-before-seen…
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Chicago street festivals: your ultimate summer guide
Summer in Chicago just wouldn’t feel complete without the city’s beloved street festivals, which include an eclectic array of neighborhood celebrations across the city. These…
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Moor’s Brewing Company
Moor’s Brewing Company, a groundbreaking African American owned craft beer enterprise, emerged onto the scene in Chicago on June 19, 2021, a date of great…
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