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Monet and Chicago exhibit now open at the Art Institute
Monet and Chicago at the Art Institute of Chicago Sept. 5, 2020 – Jan. 18, 2021 Buy tickets The Art Institute of Chicago has long…
National Museum of Mexican Art in Pilsen
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10 Chicago day trips for an easy getaway
Summer travel might look a little different this year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still soak up the season with a short, sun-filled getaway.…
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Inside the MCA’s ground-breaking exhibit — Duro Olowu: Seeing Chicago
Chicago is a city filled with an expansive art and design history. In a new exhibition titled Duro Olowu: Seeing Chicago, the internationally acclaimed fashion…
Blog, Hotels
Working from home? Make a Chicago hotel your office for the day
As the city continues to reopen, many Chicagoans still haven’t returned to the office full time. Working from home is a great, responsible option for…
Blog, Dining
Now open: New restaurants in Chicago
While this year has been a hard one for the restaurant industry, there’s still some bright spots for the local dining scene. New restaurants and…
Tours & attractions
Chicago staycation ideas for families, couples, and more
Want to get away without actually leaving town? A local staycation is a great way to explore your own city — you can revisit old…
Special events
Chicago festivals: virtual and socially distanced events
Festival season in Chicago might look a little different this year, but that doesn’t mean you have to totally miss out on your favorite fests.…
Arts, culture & entertainment, Dining
The best Chicago picnic spots
Summer is picnic season in Chicago. While there are plenty of amazing restaurants with outdoor dining, sometimes nothing can beat an old-fashioned picnic in the…
Blog, Dining, Tours & attractions
Things to do in Chicago’s Humboldt Park neighborhood
Summer is the absolute best season to explore the Humboldt Park neighborhood. The vibrant area puts their Puerto Rican heritage on proud display, from the…
Blog, Dining
Now open: Chicago bars and breweries with outdoor seating
It’s time to raise a glass because Chicago’s bars and breweries are reopening for outdoor seating. That means you can soak up the summer sun…
Blog, Special events
What we miss most about Chicago
During the past few weeks at home, we’ve all had a lot of time to reflect — especially about the things we wish we could…
Special events
How to celebrate Memorial Day in Chicago at home
All Chicagoans know that there’s nothing better than summer in Chicago — and Memorial Day is the official start of the season. Even though we’re…
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