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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...
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Charis Listening Bar
Charis Listening Bar is an intimate Bridgeport hideaway where thoughtfully selected vinyl and inventive cocktails share equal billing. With only 35 seats,...
Fall in Chicago
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Fall activities in Chicago: The best things to do
Fall in Chicago arrives with its own particular type of magic.
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The best pumpkin patches near Chicago to visit this fall
There’s no surer sign that fall is coming than seeing pumpkins pop up everywhere.
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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.
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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.
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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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Rubbers
Sex sells. So you can’t go wrong with a film about sexy-time, right? Believe us, there are lots of heavy moaning, masturbating men and dirty positions in...
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Ghosts: The Possession of Button House
The BBC’s loveable spectres hit the big screen in royally entertaining style
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7 Miles Out
Carol Morley’s Joy Division-fuelled origin story is bursting with Mancunian swagger
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