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Chicago Gamespace celebrates the history (and future) of video games
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Chicago Gamespace celebrates the history (and future) of video games

Visitors to this Bucktown gallery and museum can play and learn about the creation of their favorite games.

Can I travel right now? Chicago’s emergency travel restrictions explained
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Can I travel right now? Chicago’s emergency travel restrictions explained

A color-coded system categorizes U.S. states by outbreak severity, accompanied by quarantining and testing requirements.

A Christmas tree farm and dazzling walking path open in Chicago
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A Christmas tree farm and dazzling walking path open in Chicago

Grab a balsam fir and enjoy the scenery at Jack Frost Winter Village.

When December arrives, so does Chicago’s winter overnight parking ban
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When December arrives, so does Chicago’s winter overnight parking ban

Keep an eye out for the city's snowflake signs and avoid a costly fine.

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Vista Tower has a new name and a restaurant deal with Alinea Group
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Vista Tower has a new name and a restaurant deal with Alinea Group

The Jeanne Gang-designed tower will now be known as The St. Regis Chicago.

To age or not to age? A beer expert gives us the scoop on Bourbon County Stout.
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To age or not to age? A beer expert gives us the scoop on Bourbon County Stout.

Here's how long you should hold on to Goose Island's famous stout—and which variants you should drink fresh.

Here’s where you can see drive-through Christmas lights in Chicago
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Here’s where you can see drive-through Christmas lights in Chicago

You won't even have to leave your car to see these twinkling displays.

Get in the holiday spirit at two new drive-in movie experiences in Chicago
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Get in the holiday spirit at two new drive-in movie experiences in Chicago

Catch holiday flicks at the Holly Jolly Drive-in and Miracle on West Madison this season.

Three Dots and a Dash launches a virtual cocktail bar
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Three Dots and a Dash launches a virtual cocktail bar

Learn how to mix the classics at home while supporting a local bar.

A new streaming concert series will help support Chicago music industry workers
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A new streaming concert series will help support Chicago music industry workers

Musicians are teaming up with the Chicago Independent Venue League to raise awareness of a fund for industry workers.

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