Travel
Here is the best time to drive out of Chicago this Thanksgiving weekend
Plus, some major weather shifts are in store for Chicagoans this week.
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Restaurants
Why Chicago’s neighborhood bar culture is one-of-a-kind—and still matters
From Polish taverns to South Side shot-and-a-beer joints, Chicago’s corner taverns remain sacred—places for old stories, new regulars and booze served without...
Things to do
Get ready Chicago, it's going to be freezing on Thanksgiving
Single-digit wind chills and potential snow could impact holiday celebrations.
Shopping
Shop local this season: Our top five independent shops for unique holiday gifts
Be a holiday hero! Shop our curated list of Chicago's five most unique independent stores and support local this season.
Restaurants
16 Chicago restaurants were just ranked best in the U.S. in a new OpenTable report
These restaurants made OpenTable’s Top 100 list based on user reviews
Things to do
The Chicago Rat Hole wasn’t made by a rat—but it was perfectly, hilarious Chicago
Scientists have set the record straight on Chicago’s viral rodent-shaped divot.
Shopping
Inside The Last Chapter, Chicago’s first and only romance bookstore
At this Roscoe Village book shop, the only thing forbidden is judging someone’s favorite trope.
Travel
All aboard! The complete CTA Holiday Train & Bus schedule has arrived.
Chicago’s most festive modes of public transportation will be shuttling passengers throughout the city this year.
Restaurants
Chicago's beloved Smoke Daddy BBQ is officially closing
How a 31-year Wicker Park barbecue staple is saying goodbye.
Discover Time Out original video