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The 13 best things to do over Halloween weekend in Chicago

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The best Chicago breweries and taprooms

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The 12 best haunted houses near Chicago

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The Savannah Bananas are coming to Chicago's Soldier Field for the first time

The Savannah Bananas are coming to Chicago's Soldier Field for the first time

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The Savannah Bananas are coming to Chicago's Soldier Field for the first time

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The 13 best things to do over Halloween weekend in Chicago

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The Savannah Bananas are coming to Chicago's Soldier Field for the first time

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This Chicago school was just named the best elementary school in all of Illinois

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Ranalli's West Loop

The West Loop outpost of this pizza bar is just a few blocks away from the United Center. Bring your crew or ride solo, but either way, definitely...

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The Scout Waterhouse + Kitchen

Located inside the former Old Town Pour House on Wells Street, The Scout Warehouse + Kitchen looks pretty similar to its predecessor with a long bar, plenty...

Drama Club

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Drama Club

Drama Club, from the team behind Scofflaw, brings a little glamour to Humboldt Park without taking itself too seriously. The agave-focused cocktail bar pairs...

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Fall activities in Chicago: The best things to do

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Fall activities in Chicago: The best things to do

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The 29 most unique day trips from Chicago

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The best pumpkin patches near Chicago to visit this fall

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The best pumpkin patches near Chicago to visit this fall

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The 18 best corn mazes near Chicago

Just outside of Chicago, there is an array of farms and orchards with elaborate corn mazes.

The best places to see fall colors in Chicago

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The best places to see fall colors in Chicago

Fall in Chicago has arrived, and with it comes a colorful burst of fall foliage throughout the city.

The best orchards to go apple picking near Chicago

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The best orchards to go apple picking near Chicago

Apple picking season is here along with the sunny start of fall in Chicago.

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