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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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25+ Chicago spots to check out for National Wellness Month
Chicago isn’t just hustle and bustle — there are also plenty of opportunities to relax and enjoy all the serene activities and locations our city…
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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…
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…
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Your guide to NASCAR Chicago Street Race Weekend
NASCAR is back for another high-octane, adrenaline-filled weekend in downtown Chicago. This one-of-a-kind event lets spectators enjoy the thrill of NASCAR with the legendary Chicago…
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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.…
Architecture & history, Blog, Special events
How to celebrate Juneteenth 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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Celebrate Millennium Park’s 20th anniversary with free events all summer long
Millennium Park is truly the heart of downtown Chicago, an urban sanctuary that’s home to free events, tranquil gardens, and stunning public art like the…
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How to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Chicago
The beginning of May marks the start of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a time to honor and explore the rich cultures and…
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Where to watch the solar eclipse in Chicago
April’s total solar eclipse is shaping up to be one of the year’s biggest events, and Chicago’s museums and attractions offer plenty of opportunities to…
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Your guide to the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2) 2024
Pop culture fans, assemble! The 2024 Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2) is around the corner. Now in its 14th year, this year’s convention will…
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Your guide to the Chicago Auto Show 2024
For car lovers, winter in Chicago can only mean one thing — the Chicago Auto Show. Whether you’re a first-time or an Auto Show veteran,…
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