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Chicago is a city with history — a whole lot of history, dating back to before the citys founding in 1837. So its hardly surprising that its also a city with ghosts — a whole lot of ghosts. These alleged hauntings stem from some of the citys darkest chapters, like the Great Chicago Fire, the sinking of the SS Eastland,...

Chicagos fall events calendar is overflowing with cultural happenings — including music, theatre, film, visual arts, and everything in between. Fall culture guide to ChicagoArt and culture eventsArchitecture eventsFilm festivalsLive musicMuseum exhibitsFood festivals If youre looking for things to do this fall in Chicago, mark your calendar for these exciting arts and culture events. From immersive arts experiences to genre-defying...

At the lakefront Adler Planetarium, the night sky comes into sharp focus thanks to the largest publicly accessible telescope in Chicago. Through the popular Scopes at the Adler program, visitors can enjoy free telescope viewing and experience remarkable sights, from sunspots during the day to the moon, planets, and distant stars after sunset. Whether youre an experienced stargazer or peering through...

Chicago is home to one of the country’s most exciting theatre scenes, from Tony Award-winning theatres and cutting-edge original productions to the latest Broadway hits and everything in between. And for theatre lovers, fall is one of the best times of year to experience it all. Fall 2026 Chicago theatre highlightsThe acclaimed Jekyll Hyde musical is back after a sold-out...

Chicago is one of the country’s most dog‑friendly cities, thanks to its mix of lakefront parks, welcoming patios, neighborhood breweries, and hotels that treat pups like VIP guests.  No matter what area of the city you’re exploring, you’ll find plenty of places where dogs are not just allowed — they’re genuinely welcomed.  Dog-friendly ChicagoPet‑friendly hotels in ChicagoPet‑friendly restaurants and breweriesPet‑friendly...

Chicago is one of the country’s most dog‑friendly cities, thanks to its mix of lakefront parks, welcoming patios, neighborhood breweries, and hotels that treat pups like VIP guests.  No matter what area of the city you’re exploring, you’ll find plenty of places where dogs are not just allowed — they’re genuinely welcomed.  Dog-friendly ChicagoPet‑friendly hotels in ChicagoPet‑friendly restaurants and breweriesPet‑friendly...

Whether youve visited once or a hundred times, Lincoln Park Zoo always offers more to discover. With new arrivals and births happening around the clock, theres always a fresh reason to stop by. Best of all, its completely free to enter, 365 days a year. Grevys zebras at Lincoln Park Zoo in ChicagoMeet the newest residentsThis year brought two milestones worth...

It’s time to take another trip through one of Chicago’s 77 neighborhoods to explore some rich history, sites, and, of course, enjoy some delicious food. This time were going to a neighborhood many know as the Chicago home of the Obama family: Kenwood. Things to do in KenwoodKenwood past and presentA tour of the Kenwood neighborhood: landmark homesLocal art and...