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Explore Chicago’s North Shore

Chicago’s North Shore is the perfect base for a trip to Chicago. Bordering the city along the shores of Lake Michigan, the North Shore is…

Family, Hotels, Sponsored

Experience the Village of Burr Ridge

Located just 20 miles southwest of Chicago along I-55 lies Burr Ridge, recently named the city’s #1 suburb by Movoto. Burr Ridge makes for a…

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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago’s neighborhoods

The City of Chicago is postponing the St. Patrick’s Day parades and river dyeing as a precautionary measure to prevent further spread of the coronavirus…

Published on February 6, 2020 by Margaret Poe

Blog, Theater & dance

10 small stage shows to see during Chicago Theatre Week

Chicago boasts dozens of award-winning, major productions that have graced Broadway stages and beyond — but it also offers much more than just those big…

Published on January 30, 2020 by Choose Chicago

Blog, Dining, Museums, Shopping and fashion

24 hours in Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood

As its name suggests, Chicago’s Gold Coast has an illustrious history. In the late 1800s, Potter Palmer, one of Chicago’s wealthiest businessmen, built his mansion…

Published on January 27, 2020 by Alma Bahman

Blog, Family, Sponsored, Tours & attractions

Experience Skydeck Chicago

Make memories at the extraordinary Skydeck Chicago, the highest observation deck in the United States and voted one of TripAdvisor’s Top Ten World’s Most Popular…