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West Town, Chicago: Things to do and eat
Even locals might not be able to point to Chicago’s West Town on a map. The neighborhood’s indistinct boundaries (roughly surrounded by Wicker Park to…
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Things to do in Chicago’s Wrigleyville
If you’re looking for a good time, look no further than Wrigleyville. You'll find lively sports bars, cool new restaurants, and (of course) the Chicago Cubs.
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James Beard Foundation Awards Ceremony to be Held in Chicago Through 2027
Published on December 11, 2018
CONTACT: Mayor’s Press Office 312-744-3334 press@cityofchicago.org James Beard Foundation Awards Amelia Durand and Mary Blanton Ogushwitz 212-957-3005 JBFA@smapr.com Choose Chicago Al Orendorff
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Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards Names Chicago as Best Big City in the U.S.
Published on October 9, 2018
Media Contact: Michelle Revuelta Choose Chicago mrevuelta@choosechicago.com (CHICAGO – October 9, 2018) -- For the second consecutive year, Condé Nast Traveler’s readers have voted Chicago as the
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Chicago’s most haunted hotels
Two of Chicago’s most historic hotels are also its most haunted. While guests at the Congress Plaza and The Drake enjoy luxury, comfort and meticulous attention to detail, they also revel in ghostly lore – particularly during Halloween season.
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8 outside-the-box Chicago experiences
Exhibitions not your thing? Only go to the ballpark to grab a hotdog? Can’t sit still long enough to take in a show? If you…
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Biking in Chicago: the coolest rides
Two years ago, Bicycling Magazine named Chicago the best bicycling city in the nation.
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World in a city: Chicago’s culturally diverse neighborhoods
In a nation of immigrants, few cities reflect our nation's rich melting pot better than Chicago. From Chinatown to Pilsen, and Greektown to Little Italy, immigrants from countries around the world settled into these culturally familiar enclaves back in the 19th and 20th centuries. They remain just as vibrant today, with bustling cafes, restaurants, museums, public art and more.
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Overton Hygienic Building
Anthony Overton developed a major business conglomerate in Chicago that began its operations from this Overton Hygienic Building. In 1922, Overton commissioned architect Z. Erol…
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Saint Paul Roman Catholic Church
Designed by Henry J Schlacks in 1897-1899, the parish of St. Paul symbolizes a great heritage. It began with a small German community that established…
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Saint Mary of the Angels
On May 30, 1920, Archbishop Mundelein dedicated the new church. Designed by Henry Schlacks, the structure bears a remarkable resemblance to St. Peter’s Basillica in…
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Chicago’s most historic hotels
Why stay in an ordinary hotel when you can stay in a historic Chicago gem? Step into the lobbies of any of these history-filled hotels…
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