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Lollapalooza 2026 Lineup Drops This Month

Lollapalooza 2026 Lineup Drops This Month The biggest pre-summer ritual on Chicago's music calendar is nearly here. The Lollapalooza 2026 lineup dr...

Apr 10, 2026 · Margot Vail
entertainment

BTS Announces Two Soldier Field Shows for Their ARIRANG World Tour

BTS Announces Two Soldier Field Shows for Their ARIRANG World Tour The biggest K-pop act on the planet is returning to Chicago. BTS brings their AR...

Apr 10, 2026 · Margot Vail

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neighborhoods

Pilsen on a Saturday

Pilsen on a Saturday Southwest of the Loop along 18th Street. Chicago's great immigrant neighborhood for 150 years — Czech, then Polish, then Mexic...

May 10, 2026 · Margot Vail
tips

Off the Radar: Chicago Spots Only Locals Know

Every city has its well-known attractions, but the real magic of Chicago lies in the places and experiences that don't make it into the guidebooks....

May 10, 2026 · Margot Vail
outdoors

The Lakefront Trail at Six AM

The Lakefront Trail at Six AM 18.5 miles along Lake Michigan. Chicago's greatest public asset — pavement, parkland, and beach giving every neighbor...

May 10, 2026 · Margot Vail
culture

The Art Institute Has Dollhouses Most People Never See

The Art Institute Has Dollhouses Most People Never See 111 South Michigan Avenue. Two bronze lions since 1894. One of the three or four finest muse...

May 9, 2026 · Margot Vail
events

Upcoming Events in Chicago

Here are the top events and happenings in Chicago, Illinois for the upcoming season. From annual festivals to sports, concerts, and cultural celebr...

May 9, 2026 · Margot Vail
outdoors

Starved Rock: Sandstone Canyons 90 Miles From Chicago

Starved Rock: Sandstone Canyons 90 Miles From Chicago Near Utica, Illinois. Take I-55 south from Chicago, I-80 west, exit onto IL-178. Ninety minut...

May 9, 2026 · Margot Vail
neighborhoods

Pilsen on a Sunday in October

Pilsen on a Sunday in October The maples along 18th Street had turned the color of Talavera pottery and the neighborhood smelled like tortillas and...

May 8, 2026 · Margot Vail
dining

Chicago Dining Guide: Where the Locals Eat

Chicago, Illinois has a dining scene that reflects the soul of the city. From beloved institutions to exciting new arrivals, here are six restauran...

May 8, 2026 · Margot Vail
outdoors

Montrose Point During Migration

Montrose Point During Migration Five miles north of the Loop on the Lakefront Trail. In May, the Magic Hedge — a dense thicket of honeysuckle and d...

May 8, 2026 · Margot Vail
culture

The Robie House Hides in Plain Sight

The Robie House Hides in Plain Sight Woodlawn Avenue in Hyde Park, across from the University of Chicago. Frank Lloyd Wright, 1910. The finest Prai...

May 7, 2026 · Margot Vail
tips

Top 10 Things To Do in Chicago

Whether you're visiting Chicago, Illinois for the first time or looking for something new to do this weekend, here are our picks for the ten best e...

May 7, 2026 · Margot Vail
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Welcome to visitchicago.chat

Welcome to visitchicago.chat — your go-to local guide for everything happening in Chicago, Illinois! Whether you're a lifelong resident, a recent t...

May 6, 2026 · Margot Vail
nightlife

Chicago Nightlife Spans Neighborhoods, Not Strips

Chicago Nightlife Spans Neighborhoods, Not Strips Chicago's nightlife is neighborhood-based by design. Wicker Park and Logan Square for indie bars ...

Apr 18, 2026 · Anouk Desmarais
adult

Chicago's Gentleman's Clubs Split Between the Strip and the North Side

Chicago's Gentleman's Clubs Split Between the Strip and the North Side Chicago has a genuinely large gentleman's-club market split between the Rive...

Apr 18, 2026 · Emery Palmer
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