Things to do
This beloved Chicago bookstore was just named one of the nicest places in America by Reader’s Digest
Everyone knows book lovers are the best people
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Things to do
Over 1,000 artist-carved pumpkins will light up this Chicago garden next week
Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns, the Chicago Botanic Garden’s annual Halloween season event, is back and bigger than ever before.
Restaurants
West Loop hotspot Gino & Marty’s closes, making way for a completely new Italian restaurant
The celebrity-favorite is shutting down until the spring, when it will reopen under a new name and concept.
Travel
These 3 Illinois state parks were just named among the best (and most affordable to visit) in the U.S.—with one in the top 10
Plus, an Indiana park within driving distance of Chicago broke the top 10.
Travel
Lake Street Bridge to close for two-year reconstruction starting Monday—here’s what Chicagoans need to know
Construction on the 109-year-old bridge—which stretches over the south branch of the Chicago River—will run through January 2028.
Travel
Metra will test a prototype Cafe Car across its busiest lines starting today—here’s what to know about the new transit concept
Do you think they’ll serve deep dish?
Restaurants
This Michelin-starred chef is opening a playful new seafood and wine bar in Fulton Market
Atelier's former chef Christian Hunter brings his first solo concept, Hooligan, to Time Out Market Chicago.
Nightlife
The hottest nightclub in Chicago is hiding in a Polish dive bar
Podlasie Club used to serve strong and cheap drinks to Avondale’s Polish working class—now it’s serving some of the best beats in town.
Restaurants
Chicago’s coolest neighborhood officially has a new No. 1 restaurant
A new ranking officially names Ukrainian spot Anelya the best restaurant in Avondale.
Restaurants
I had dinner with strangers at Chicago’s hottest supper club. Here’s how I fared.
Second Helping Supper Club fosters kinship and connection one meal at a time with dinner clubs and pop-up events throughout the city.
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