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Chicago Named One of the Best Cities for Walking by Prevention Magazine

"Anyone who's visited or lived in the Windy City knows it's a walker's dream." Prevention MagazineWe couldn't agree more! The fitness publication released its 25 best U.S. cities for walking and...

Explore Hidden Treasures with Open House Chicago

Chicago's architecture is world renowned, and this weekend you can get the inside (ba dum bum) scoop with Open House Chicago. The free event gives you access to over 150 iconic buildings and spaces....

Closing Time for Two Rush Street Music Venues?

Gold CoastThe Back Room and Jilly's have shared the same building on Rush Street for decades. The Gold Coast music venues have been standbys since the 70's, but the building's owner wants to raze it and erect...

Let's Get Pretty Muddy, Ladies

Remember when you were a kid and getting dirty and muddy was FUN? Guess what - it still is!On September 15 the Pretty Muddy Mud Run comes to Chicago. This is a non-competitive (unless you want it to...
RentSocial is offering free rent for a year

Win Free Rent For A Year From RentSocial

There's no such thing as a free lunch, but there is such a thing as free rent. Chicago-based RentSocial is giving one lucky renter up to $10,000 for a year of free rent. All you have to do is...
Photo of Chicago Skyline by Mary Kay Hardcastle

Chicago in TripAdvisor's Top 10 Food & Wine Destinations

ChicagoFile this under "We knew that." According to Tripadvisor Chicago is #3 on the top ten list of food and wine destinations in the U.S. New Orleans and Napa are #1 and #2 respectively.Photo courtesy of...
Taste of the Nation at Navy Pier

Get a Taste of Taste Of The Nation at Studio Paris

River NorthTaste Of The Nation is one of the premier culinary events in the country. This year it returns to Navy Pier on August 8 and the excitement is starting to build with a kickoff party tonight at Studio...
Hyatt Regency Chicago Celebrates LGBT Pride

"Pride" Continues at Hyatt Regency Chicago

LoopThis past weekend Chicago celebrated our LGBT community with the annual Pride Festival and Parade. Hyatt Regency Chicago is continuing the celebration with the Passport PRIDE Sweepstakes. Through...
Join the Chicago Photography Center for a visit to a Blueberry Farm

"Pic" a Peck of Blueberries: Blueberry Farm Visit for Chicago Photography Center

When I was a kid we used to visit U-Pick-It farms. I've got fond memories of those trips, especially the taste of the fresh, ripe fruit that I picked myself. I hadn't hit my shutterbug days yet, but...
#FoodieChats live at Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar June 25

The Local Tourist Cohosts #FoodieChats Live

River NorthA little over a year ago Steve Green began hosting weekly chats on Twitter about food. Every Monday night at 7pm CST  people from all over the world answer questions about what they like to eat and...

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