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The Halsted boutiques: Don’t be afraid to break away from Michigan Avenue to explore some of Lincoln Park’s trendy shops
By Patricia Hall Spring has always been a favorite time of year for me. St. Patrick’s Day is around the corner, daffodils are blooming ... -
Chicago Insider: Lindsey Gift on BYOB restaurants and the view from the Aon Center
Lindsey Gift How long you’ve lived here: Four years. What you like best about Chicago: Summer and sporting events. Best meal you’ve had recently: ... -
Chicago Insider: Andy St. Clair on dinner at Twin Anchors and ending the night at the Old Town Ale House
Andy St. Clair Occupation: Actor/comedian at Second City How long you’ve lived here: 12 years. What you like best about Chicago: The summer. So, ... -
Chicago Insider: George Pudlo on the Korean BBQ at Belly Shack and the Art Institute’s Modern Wing
George Pudlo Occupation: Hotel concierge and tour guide How long you’ve lived here: Five years. What you like best about Chicago: The architecture. It ... -
Chicago Insider: Alfredo Caliva on the bourbon salmon at LuxBar and strolling through the Lincoln Park Zoo
Alfredo Caliva Occupation: Chef concierge How long you’ve lived here: I’m a native Chicagoan. Never left the city! Only moved three times and always ... -
Chicago Insider: Bill Cassin on the Signature Room ribeye, beach volleyball and shopping at Strange Cargo
The Chicago Insider: Bill Cassin Occupation: Attorney How long you’ve lived here: Nine years. What you like best about Chicago: Summers on the lakefront, ... -
Chicago Insider: Jessica Sedgwick on birthday dinners at Alinea, a love of Rick Bayless and Bucktown shopping
Chicago Insider: Jessica Sedgwick CHICAGO SUN-TIMES SHOPPING COLUMNIST How long you’ve lived here: Nine and a half years. What you like best about Chicago: ... -
Getting away for a day: Great locations to explore beyond Chicago
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1920s-style night out: Uncovering Chicago’s speakeasy past
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Funny people: Five spots to enjoy some classic Chicago comedy
Chicago’s love affair with comedy is second to none. Here are five spots to catch the city’s best and brightest
