The Big City Blog
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The Big City Blog: Tips on where to watch the Chicago Marathon Oct. 7
Visit ChicagoMarathon.com to download the spectator guide and Bank of America Chicago Marathon app, which includes important information and maps. -
The Big City Blog: The foodie paradise that is Chicago Gourmet runs Sept. 26-30
Chicago Gourmet has celebrity chefs headlining cooking demonstrations, an incredible lineup of food, wine, spirits and beer tastings, as well as wine and mixology ... -
The Big City Blog: “Tootsie,” the beloved hit movie, returns as a comedy musical at the Cadillac Palace Theatre
A beloved comedy from the silver screen has been revived as a musical and is in Chicago for a pre-Broadway run through Oct. 14. -
The Big City Blog: The 60th annual Chicago Air and Water Show is Aug. 18-19 at North Avenue Beach
The Big City Blog: The 60th annual Chicago Air and Water Show is Aug. 18-19 at North Avenue Beach -
The Big City Blog: A quick guide to surviving the craziness of Lollapalooza
Lollapalooza after-shows at dozens of venues around the city are a great late-night option to catch your favorite band or discover some new artists. -
Finally: One fan’s long, excruciating wait to experience the phenomenon that is “Hamilton”
This is when the idea that I would never see this show started to pop into my head. Maybe, if I were lucky, I ... -
The Big City Blog: Advice on how to make the most of the Chicago Pride Fest and Pride Parade
We asked three locals who are longtime attendees of Chicago’s much-celebrated Pride Fest (June 16-17) and Pride Parade (June 24) for their advice on ... -
The Big City Blog: “Dirty Dancing — The Classic Story on Stage” returns to Chicago May 29-June 3
Exploding with heart-pounding music and “big, bold dance numbers that explode with excitement,” this worldwide smash is based on one of the most popular ... -
The Big City Blog: North Coast Music Festival lineup, ROOF on TheWit’s Monday Movie Series, Shore Club expansion and more
With classic films like Pretty Woman and newer favorites like Black Panther beginning every Monday at 8:30 p.m., as well as complimentary popcorn and ... -
The Big City Blog: Illinois Craft Beer Week is back — bigger and better than ever — May 18-25
Illinois Craft Beer Week is the highly anticipated celebration featuring various festivals and hundreds of events at breweries, bars and restaurants across the state ...
