Restaurants
Chicago’s cafés are slowing down and getting more intentional—and people are staying longer
A new wave of coffee shops is designed for lingering, where comfort, space and time matter as much as the coffee.
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Restaurants
These four Chicago bars were just named some of the best in all of North America
A perfect excuse for a bar crawl this weekend.
Things to do
What to expect from the Chicago River Bridge lifts starting this week
The city will begin lifting bridges for recreational boats twice a week, halting traffic—here’s what drivers need to know.
Restaurants
Chicago was just voted one of the best cities in the U.S. for coffee lovers
From historic cafes to globally inspired lattes, the Windy City’s coffee scene is having a moment.
Things to do
These books have the longest waitlists at Chicago’s libraries
From blockbuster adaptations to tell-all memoirs, these are the high-demand titles keeping Chicago’s library hold lists a mile long.
Kids
Six Flags Great America is officially opening for the summer season next week!
The Gurnee theme park reopens on April 25, kicking off a milestone 50th anniversary season with summer-long celebrations planned.
Things to do
Chicago was just named one of the world's most scenic cities at night
The skyline glowing over Lake Michigan is, truly, a sight for sore eyes.
Things to do
Rejoice, Chicagoans! Humboldt Park’s swan boats are making a triumphant return this summer.
After sitting out last season due to sluggish sales, the iconic pedal-powered swans are once again ready to glide across the Humboldt Park lagoon.
Nightlife
10 super chill ways to celebrate 4/20 in Chicago
Don't let a Monday ruin your buzz. We’ve mapped out the best ways to spend the highest holiday of the year.
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