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The 24 best Chicago bars—the essential spots, ranked

The 24 best Chicago bars—the essential spots, ranked

Bars

The 24 best Chicago bars—the essential spots, ranked

These are the best brunch spots in Chicago

These are the best brunch spots in Chicago

Restaurants

These are the best brunch spots in Chicago

The best free things to do in Chicago

The best free things to do in Chicago

Things to do

The best free things to do in Chicago

The 28 best museums in Chicago

The 28 best museums in Chicago

Museums

The 28 best museums in Chicago

The 24 best Chicago bars—the essential spots, ranked

These are the best brunch spots in Chicago

The best free things to do in Chicago

The 28 best museums in Chicago

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The latest Chicago news

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Global sustainable womenswear brand Reformation is opening two new locations in Chicago

Millennium Park's free summer movie lineup is stacked

Movies

Millennium Park's free summer movie lineup is stacked

This famous Chicago hot dog stand is being forced to move. Here’s where to find it now.

Restaurants

This famous Chicago hot dog stand is being forced to move. Here’s where to find it now.

A new restaurant by the award-winning Mirra team just opened in Chicago

Restaurants

A new restaurant by the award-winning Mirra team just opened in Chicago

Chicago's beloved Motel Bar is reopening as a supper club this spring

Restaurants

Chicago's beloved Motel Bar is reopening as a supper club this spring

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Latest restaurant and bar reviews

Crying Tiger

Restaurants

Crying Tiger

Located in the former Hub 51 space at the corner of Hubbard and Dearborn Streets in River North, Southeast Asian-inspired restaurant Crying Tiger is the...

LIA Tavern

Restaurants

LIA Tavern

At LIA Tavern, the food is almost as captivating as the art on the walls. Chef and owner Justin Viacuinas reinvents the menu every few months when he brings in...

Zarella Pizzeria & Taverna

Restaurants

Zarella Pizzeria & Taverna

Boka Restaurant Group’s dimly lit new pizza joint, located inside the former GT Fish & Oyster space on the corner of Grand Avenue and Wells Street,...

Latest film reviews

Romería

Film

Romería

Carla Simón turns the act of remembering into a form of magic in her sun-dappled family drama

The Balloonists

Film

The Balloonists

It’s daring-do at 10,000 metres as two men attempt the impossible in this high-spirited doc

Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma

Film

Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma

Jane Schoenbrun’s ode to slasher movies and queer pleasures is a gift that keeps on giving

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Winter in Chicago

Chicago in winter: Our ultimate guide

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Chicago in winter: Our ultimate guide

Here’s how to make the most of winter in the city.

The 19 best winter rooftop bars in Chicago

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The 19 best winter rooftop bars in Chicago

Soak in the city’s beauty from one of these winterized rooftops.

The best Midwest winter getaways for families

Things to do

The best Midwest winter getaways for families

Who says you need to escape the Midwest in winter?

The best Chicago restaurants and bars with fireplaces

Restaurants

The best Chicago restaurants and bars with fireplaces

These moody spots will cure your cabin fever.

The 27 best museums in Chicago

Museums

The 27 best museums in Chicago

Discover Chicago's top museums for art, science and history.

The best things to do indoors in Chicago

Things to do

The best things to do indoors in Chicago

Don’t let the weather get in the way of having a great day.

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Andersonville, Chicago: the ultimate guide to the neighborhood

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Andersonville, Chicago: the ultimate guide to the neighborhood

Chicago artist Jenny Vyas shares her favorite spots in the West Loop

Art

Chicago artist Jenny Vyas shares her favorite spots in the West Loop

Faheem Majeed shares his favorite spots in South Shore and beyond

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Faheem Majeed shares his favorite spots in South Shore and beyond

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The best restaurants in Chicago

Restaurants

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

Things to do

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

Museums

The best Chicago museums to explore

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

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Rome’s famous Borghese Gallery could be expanding – but not everyone’s happy

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Rome’s famous Borghese Gallery could be expanding – but not everyone’s happy

Travel

You could soon travel across multiple European countries on one single train ticket

You could soon travel across multiple European countries on one single train ticket

Things to do

A Greek island is up for auction for less than the price of a London flat – but there’s a catch

A Greek island is up for auction for less than the price of a London flat – but there’s a catch

Travel

This European capital will soon have a completely driverless metro system

This European capital will soon have a completely driverless metro system

Travel

You’ll soon be able to book an Uber Boat in these five European countries

You’ll soon be able to book an Uber Boat in these five European countries

Travel

This safari destination has banned travellers from taking photos on their phones

This safari destination has banned travellers from taking photos on their phones

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These are Europe’s best cities for art and culture in 2026, as voted by locals

These are Europe’s best cities for art and culture in 2026, as voted by locals

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The best new movies to stream this weekend (May 15)

Film

The best new movies to stream this weekend (May 15)

What's new to streaming this weekend? Here are the five must-watch films

The best movies of 2026 (so far)

Film

The best movies of 2026 (so far)

From ‘The Bone Temple’ to ‘Project Hail Mary’, the best of the year to date

The best animes of 2026 (so far)

Film

The best animes of 2026 (so far)

Crunchyroll classics-to-be and Netflix animated epics to savour

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'Lee Cronin’s The Mummy' review: distinctly Raimi-esque in its goo and gore

Movies

'Lee Cronin’s The Mummy' review: distinctly Raimi-esque in its goo and gore

Movies

'You, Me & Tuscany' review: a knowing call back to a golden age of romantic comedy

'You, Me & Tuscany' review: a knowing call back to a golden age of romantic comedy

Movies

'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' review: it’s not deep but it’s made with love

'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' review: it’s not deep but it’s made with love

Movies

'The Drama' review: our verdict on the film everyone's talking about

'The Drama' review: our verdict on the film everyone's talking about

Movies

'Project Hail Mary' review: the science-fiction blockbuster we need in these fractious times

'Project Hail Mary' review: the science-fiction blockbuster we need in these fractious times

Movies

Here’s what’s new on Netflix in April 2026

Here’s what’s new on Netflix in April 2026

Movies

The 100 best movies of all time

The 100 best movies of all time

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