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27+ Awesome Things to Do in Chicago This Weekend

There’s more to this weekend than just St. Patrick’s Day parties (although there’s plenty of those too)

Bears New $76M Man Spent Breakout Season Battling Sex Addiction

Jaylon Johnson came clean at the press conference for his contract extension

10 of Our Favorite Independent Bookstores in Chicago

Beyond the shelves, these shops also have knowledgeable staff, excellent cafes and community events

The 18 Best Lake Michigan Airbnbs, The Third Coast of the United States

From woodland cottages to sprawling lakeside retreats to a literal Frank Lloyd Wright

18 Great Things to Do in Chicago This Weekend

Spend the next three days with live comedy, an Espresso Martini Festival and hanging with dinosaurs

Get Your Caffeine Fix From These 15 Great Chicago Coffee Shops

The Second City doesn’t play second fiddle when it comes to cafe culture

14 Great Things to Do in Chicago This Weekend

Spend your days off tasting whiskey, petting cats and playing Plinko

From Modern to Old-School, These Are the Best Italian Restaurants in Chicago

Whether it’s contemporary Italian or nonna’s cooking you’re after, we have you covered

13 Awesome Things to Do in Chicago This Weekend

Spend your weekend enjoying a mac and cheese crawl, a ballroom dance competition and a nearly-naked run around Wrigleyville

The 8 Best Sushi Spots in Chicago

Whether you splurge on the omakase or get your rolls to go in a pizza box, these restaurants won't disappoint

16 Great Things to Do in Chicago This Weekend

Spend your weekend enjoying live music, Martinis and the annual Lunar New Year parade

8 Black-Owned Restaurants in Chicago to Try, Stat

From a spot serving up four-course alligator dinners to quite possibly the best taco stand in the city

15+ Great Things to Do in Chicago This Weekend

Fill up your weekend with Valentine’s celebrations, the auto show and Super Bowl parties galore

The Most Romantic Restaurants in Chicago

First date, anniversary or no reason at all? Here's where to book a table.

15 Great Things to Do in Chicago This Weekend

Kickoff February with a Film Festival, a Sushi Class and Madonna

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8 Black-Owned Restaurants in Chicago to Try, Stat

From a spot serving up four-course alligator dinners to quite possibly the best taco stand in the city

15+ Great Things to Do in Chicago This Weekend

Fill up your weekend with Valentine’s celebrations, the auto show and Super Bowl parties galore

The Most Romantic Restaurants in Chicago

First date, anniversary or no reason at all? Here's where to book a table.

15 Great Things to Do in Chicago This Weekend

Kickoff February with a Film Festival, a Sushi Class and Madonna

Where to Go for the Best Brunch in Chicago Right Now

Decadent French toast? Or top-tier fried chicken? It's all on the menu.

20 Chefs to Watch in 2024, According to Some of the Biggest Names in the Industry

We asked some of the biggest names in the industry to nominate the chefs that should be on your radar this year

15 Awesome Things to Do in Chicago This Weekend

Finish up January strong with speed dating, unlimited steaks and a theatrical tribute to Sufjan Stevens

The 20 Best Record Stores in Chicago Right Now

The vinyl revival isn't going anywhere. Here's where to build your collection.

Chicago’s 7 Best Wine Bars

From fancy bubbly bars to chill natural wine emporiums, there’s an experience for every occasion

15 Great Things to Do in Chicago This Weekend

Spend your weekend enjoying comedy, 90s-themed Whirlyball and bottomless hot chocolate

The 8 Best Hotels in Downtown Chicago

The comfortable rooms are a given. The 3D dining experiences and Martini carts are what separate them from the rest.

13 Great Things to Do in Chicago This Weekend 

Kick off January with concerts, comedy and reality tv

Where to Eat in Downtown Chicago Right Now

If you’re not hungry yet, you will be soon

Chicago Comfort Food Picks from Michelin-Starred Chef Jenner Tomaska

Here's where the guy who makes his own Cheetos eats on his day off

Kyle Kinane on Home, Hot Dogs and Chicago Punk Rock

Chicago’s favorite bearded funny man returns home for Thanksgiving

Remembering When the NERF Football Changed Backyards Everywhere

Fred Cox of the Minnesota Vikings invented the ball in 1972