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Your guide to the first-ever Chicago Fashion Week
Chicago has long been known as a place of artistic expression, from the ground-breaking public art on our streets to the masterpieces in our museums…
Chicago has long been known as a place of artistic expression, from the ground-breaking public art on our streets to the masterpieces in our museums…
National Hispanic Heritage Month is the perfect time to discover the diverse culinary traditions of Chicago’s dynamic Hispanic/Latino communities. The city’s Hispanic-owned restaurants specialize in…
Chicago is a city of firsts, particularly when it comes to architecture. And Pullman, the first planned industrial town in the country and the city’s…
Chicago boasts a long and fascinating history — and that includes quite a few ghost stories. This Halloween, explore the city’s spooky side, from supernatural…
Chicago’s many parks, gardens, and natural areas are gorgeous year-round — but they’re particularly stunning in the fall. That’s when you can see striking red,…
Free admission • Citywide One weekend. 20+ Chicago neighborhoods. 170+ places to explore. Open the door to architectural gems all over Chicago. Every October, the…
Chicago has something to offer every season of the year, but fall is particularly magical. The leaves turn golden in Millennium Park, a crisp breeze…
I’m Channyn Lynne Parker, CEO of Brave Space Alliance, and I’m thrilled to partner with Choose Chicago to highlight some of the incredible LGBTQ+ friendly…
Tricks, treats, and costume fun — the Halloween season brings tons of family-friendly events and activities to Chicago. You can pick your own pumpkins, go…
Growing up in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood, often referred to as the “Mexico of the Midwest”, celebrating Mexican Independence Day is a tradition I look…
Chicago is a city renowned for its rich cultural diversity, and there’s no better time to experience this than during National Hispanic Heritage Month. From…
Want to know what’s happening this weekend in Chicago? Look no further. There’s a whole calendar of exciting events, exhibits, and activities taking place all…