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How to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Chicago

Show your love this Valentine's Day with help from our guide to restaurant specials, unique date ideas and more.
Shannon Shreibak
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Valentine’s Day may have a reputation for being a stressful, over-commercialized affair, but it’s hard to argue against an opportunity to celebrate the people we love. Whether you're celebrating by booking a reservation at one of the best restaurants in Chicago for a candlelit dinner with your significant other, sending flowers to your crush or planning a low-key Palentine's Day with friends, we've rounded up all the best ways to spread the love in Chicago. Prefer to ignore the holiday and just enjoy a winter outing instead? We’re all for it. However you decide to celebrate—or not—here are our top picks for enjoying Chicago this Valentine’s Day.

How to spend Valentine's Day in Chicago

Date ideas

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