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Your commute on the Kennedy Expressway is about to take much longer
A planned three-year construction project will close multiple lanes at a time on the Kennedy.

Discover your food horoscope at Time Out Market Chicago
From pasta to sushi, there's a dish for every astrological sign.

The Pitchfork Music Festival 2023 lineup is here
Catch The Smile, Big Thief and Bon Iver at Union Park this summer.

Chef Stephen Gillanders is taking Valhalla overseas with Chefs on Tour
Chicagoans can try dishes from the new international dinner series at Time Out Market Chicago.

The Taste of Chicago has been pushed back to September
The annual food festival returns to Grant Park in late summer.

A wizard-themed restaurant and speakeasy is headed to Wicker Park
Magic will come to life this spring at The Cauldron.

Firecakes Donuts is bringing its sweet treats to Time Out Market Chicago
The popular donut shop will offer a variety of creative flavors.

A Mardi Gras-themed kitchen is popping up at Time Out Market Chicago
French Quarter Kitchen will offer a selection of Southern staples on Fat Tuesday.
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Shazam! Fury of the Gods
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The best restaurants in Chicago
Plan your next meal with our guide to the city's best restaurants, updated monthly.

The best things to do in Chicago right now
Fill your day in the city with amazing activities, sights and offbeat destinations.

The best Chicago museums to explore
From acclaimed art museums to collections of artifacts, these local institutions don't disappoint.

The best Chicago music venues
If you're in the mood for a concert, you'll likely find someone great taking the stage at these spots.
Escape the city
Hit the trails and get some fresh air on these scenic hikes.
Amenities include stargazing and endless s'mores.
Easy Metra excursions from Chicago
Easy Metra excursions from Chicago
Hop on a train and explore the suburbs with these easy and fun (we promise!) day trips.
The 8 most unique day trips from Chicago
The 8 most unique day trips from Chicago
Go somewhere off the beaten path with our guide to unique attractions near Chicago.
The 18 best day trips from Chicago
The 18 best day trips from Chicago
Get outta town—if only for the day.
The 9 most scenic drives in Chicago
The 9 most scenic drives in Chicago
Cruise down LSD and explore Lower Wacker.
Latest from around the world
Here’s a guide to all the strikes happening in travel right now, including the Heathrow strikes over Easter – and how they might affect your holiday
According to a new ranking, we should all be moving to the Asia-Pacific region
Revealed: The best (and worst) tourist attractions in the world
Revealed: The best (and worst) tourist attractions in the world
Stasher studied 99 tourist attractions around the globe
Parisians are sharing photos of huge trash piles as strikes continue
Parisians are sharing photos of huge trash piles as strikes continue
The city’s sanitation workers have been on strike for nearly a month
Finland is offering free trips to teach people how to be happy
Finland is offering free trips to teach people how to be happy
From your travel expenses and private tuition to your luxury villa, everything will be covered by Visit Finland
How ‘travel aesthetics’ are ruining travel for everyone
How ‘travel aesthetics’ are ruining travel for everyone
Social media is overflowing with picture-perfect travel imagery. But the #travelaesthetic trend is a problem for destinations – and for travellers too
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Netflix’s ‘You’ is coming back for a fifth and final season
Penn Badgley’s hit serial killer show is going out in style

The best movies of 2023 (so far)
The essential films of the year to date: from ‘Tár’ to ‘M3GAN’

The 101 best action movies of all time
From ‘Aliens’ to ‘Zatoichi’: the greatest car-racing, punch-throwing, walking-away-from-explosions thrill rides in cinema

The 50 best monster movies ever made
Stalkers, graboids, aliens and many men in rubber suits unite for the ultimate monster mash
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