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Millennium Park events this summerFree evening concerts on Monday and Thursday from June 15 – Aug. 6Free movie screenings on Tuesdays from June 30 – Aug. 18Free outdoor workouts on Saturdays from May 16 to Sept. 5Free music festivals on select dates all summer longMark your calendars for a packed summer of free events in downtown Millennium Park. The beloved...

The first time I happened upon the Belmont Rocks, I thought I had found a slice of heaven … with a very loose dress code. There was dance music, pot smoke, Frisbee, and Speedos aplenty. The mood was welcoming, cruisy, and joyful. That summer, I returned at every opportunity. At the Rocks, I discovered the warmth and power of community....

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Located in Chicago’s buzzing West Loop neighborhood, VietFive has quickly become a staple in the city’s exploding coffee scene. Since opening in 2022, VietFive has offered a menu of authentic Vietnamese drinks, made exclusively with beans sourced directly from owner Tuan Huynh’s family farm. But VietFive is also so much more than a coffee shop. The purpose-driven community space is...

Beginning a Route 66 journey in Chicago means stepping into nearly a century of American travel history. The Mother Road officially debuted in 1926, envisioned as a single continuous roadway linking the Midwest to the Pacific. Their goal was simple but revolutionary: create a highway that connected rural towns to major cities, opening the American West to everyday travelers, not just...

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