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Where to watch the Chicago Air and Water Show 2024
The Chicago Air and Water Show is one of the city’s most spectacular and beloved summer events. A longstanding tradition for more than six decades,…
National Museum of Mexican Art in Pilsen
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Where to hear house music in Chicago: top clubs and venues
Welcome to Chicago, the birthplace of house music. This genre, characterized by its repetitive beats and synthesized basslines, emerged from the city’s vibrant underground club…
Blog, Dining
All the Chicago spots in season three of The Bear
While Chicago is a familiar backdrop for hit TV shows, it’s always a treat to see our amazing city highlighted on screen. That was the…
Blog, Nightlife
House music and the LGBTQ+ community: a Q&A with the founder of queer dance party series Slo ‘Mo
House music was born in Chicago. It evolved from disco and emerged from the city’s underground club scene to become a worldwide phenomenon that still…
Blog, Special events
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…
Blog, Special events
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.…
Blog, Dining, Sponsored
Chicago Summer Bucket List: Experience the World’s Largest Starbucks
Looking for exciting summer activities in Chicago? Look no further than the World’s Largest Starbucks — the Starbucks Reserve® Roastery Chicago. Nestled on Michigan Avenue,…
Blog, Sponsored
Sunflower Accessibility Program featured at O’Hare and Midway Airports
Travelers with invisible disabilities passing through O’Hare and Midway International Airports can now discreetly signal that they need assistance thanks to a new Chicago Department…
Architecture & history, Blog
Explore the fascinating architecture around Chicago’s South Loop
The South Loop neighborhood and the surrounding area is a treasure trove of notable architecture, from historic homes to national landmarks. And if you’re in…
Blog, Dining
Discover Asian cuisine from AAPI-owned restaurants in Chicago
Chicago’s culinary landscape is home to an impressive array of dining options, with its extensive range of Asian restaurants standing out as a testament to…
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…
Music
The history of house music in Chicago
In just 40 years, house music has evolved from an underground scene into a global sensation. This groundbreaking genre has influenced a diverse range of…
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