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This comedy show in a tiny Lakeview basement shouldn’t be free—but it is

This comedy show in a tiny Lakeview basement shouldn’t be free—but it is

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This comedy show in a tiny Lakeview basement shouldn’t be free—but it is

The best pumpkin patches near Chicago

The best pumpkin patches near Chicago

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The best pumpkin patches near Chicago

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The 39 best restaurants in Chicago right now

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The 39 best restaurants in Chicago right now

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The 18 best corn mazes near Chicago

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This Halloween cruise on the Chicago River is creepier than Lower Wacker

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This comedy show in a tiny Lakeview basement shouldn’t be free—but it is

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Bobo

Tucked behind Lincoln Park restaurant Muhājir, Bobo is a cocktail bar inspired by the late-night spirit of Filipino street markets. Named after Zubair...

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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,...

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

Fall in Chicago arrives with its own particular type of magic.

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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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Chicago institutions are throwing German-themed parties to ring in a new season.

The best pumpkin patches near Chicago to visit this fall

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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 14 best boat tours in Chicago

View the landscape from the comfort of one of the best boat tours in Chicago.

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