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Lincoln Park
Lincoln Park runs roughly from (south to north) North Avenue to Belmont and from (east to west) Lake Michigan to the Chicago River. Like many of Chicago’s neighborhoods, the area was once home to many Puerto Rican immigrants. Now it is one of the mos
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The Great Chicago Fire
In October of 1871, a fire started near the O’Leary Barn in Chicago. The fire spread quickly and soon raged out of control. The fire, which would later become known as the Great Chicago Fire, burned from Sunday night to Tuesday morning and destroyed four
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They Aren't Just Hot Dogs: Tips for Visiting Hot Doug's
The very first time I went to Hot Doug’s, “Chicago’s Sausage Superstore and Encased Meat Emporium”, I was standing in a long line that snaked out of the building and around the corner when a car rolled slowly by. The driver leaned o
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What to Do in Chicago in Spring
Spring is one of my favorite times of year in Chicago (a close second to autumn; I just can’t handle the extremes of summer and winter). The days get warmer, but not hot. There are warm-weather activities all over the city, but most of the crowds of
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Chicago's Best Bars for St. Patrick's Day
Chicago is home to a large Irish population and hosts a number of Irish bars and pubs scattered all across the city. Of course, some are more authentic than others, but no matter what you’re looking for, the city has you covered on this most beer-ful
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Breweries and Brewpubs in Chicago
The city of Chicago may have been slow to the micro-brew game, but she’s certainly catching up.
Chicago now has five breweries/brewpubs operating in the city limits…well, six if you count chain Rock Bottom (which offers a great rooftop bar in t
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The Museum of Contemporary Photography
The Museum of Contemporary Photography doesn’t top many travelers’ “must-do” lists for Chicago. But if you are a photography buff, or if this is your second or third time to Chicago and you are looking to get off the beaten path a l
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Travel to Chicago Cheaply This Spring
Spring season is a season of travel deals and discounts in Chicago. Many hotels offer much lower rates that what you’d pay in the summer, and flights to Chicago during this time are much cheaper. Right now, fares are among the lowest you’ll fin
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Dining Around the World in Chicago: The Best Restaurants for Foreign Cuisine
One of the best aspects of the Chicago dining scene – aside from BYOB restaurants and all the phenomenal chefs the city is home to – is the abundance of international options available at every price point, from dirt cheap to splurge-worthy.
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El Exploration: Six Neighborhoods to Visit Using Public Transportation
Downtown Chicago is ridiculously easy to navigate, whether you choose to go on foot, by bus or el train, or taking the occasional cab. Outside of the Loop and Magnificent Mile, it can be a little more daunting for tourists, but thanks to an extensive publi
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April 2010 in Chicago: Things to Do
Spring is finally here in Chicago! And though the temperatures are going to drop from last week’s 80-degree highs, it’s still fairly safe to say (though you never really know in this town) that winter is over.
Spring is one of the best times to
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Spend Spring in Montreal
For many Chicagoans, spring thoughts actually turn to time away from the city. While there are so many great things to do in Chicago in spring, after a long winter cooped up inside, you may begin to feel fenced into your little corner of the world. If that
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How to Find Free and Super Cheap Food and Drinks in Chicago
Chicago is a city where you can go out dressed to the nines, indulge in a lavish meal, see a world class show, sip fancy cocktails with a view and generally live the high life. Or…you can live it up without spending more than a few bucks. In addition
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Chicago's Best Rooftop Bars
Chicago’s city skyline is an iconic, beautiful reminder of the city’s engineering marvels – the towering steel skyscrapers that dominate the downtown area. For the ultimate view of the city’s lights twinkling below, head to one of t
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Get Ready for Lollapalooza in August
Lollapalooza, which began as a farewell tour for Jane’s Addition in 1991 (and ran until 1997), has been held every year in Grant Park in Chicago since 2005. The event lasts three days and features both big-name acts and lesser known up and comers. Th
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Put Chicago-Style Pizza to the Test in Rome
As residents of the city that created deep-dish pizza, many Chicagoans believe their city has the best pizza on the planet. And with a thick cornmeal crust, layers of gooey cheese, and hearty meats all topped with chunky sauce, it’s definitely on the
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Going Off to the Races at Arlington Park
Many people – even some residents – may not realize that Chicago has its very own race track, and one that is quite easy to get to even without a car. The Arlington Park Racetrack offers live racing from April 29th to September 26, as well as
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Picnicking to Pop Bands at Ravinia
You’ll find no shortage of live music venues in Chicago, but one of the best is Ravinia. Located just a bit north of the city and easy to get to via the Metra Rail, Ravinia is the place to be on warm summer nights. The outdoor performance space has b
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The Chicago Film Tour
Most people know that certain films – The Dark Knight, Blues Brothers, Adventures in Babysitting – were filmed in Chicago. But there hundreds of others that are lesser known, and the city has a long history with feature films, dating as far bac
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The Chicago Flag
The Chicago city flag has two light blue stripes running horizontally across a white background. Between the two strips are four red stars, each with six points.
In 1915, Mayor William Hale Thompson appointed a flag commission. One of the commission member
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