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    The tastes of summer: We’ve got a few favorite spots to eat and drink outdoors in Chicago

    With summer in full swing, we asked Real Chicagoans for their favorite places to eat and drink outside in the city
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    The Local Corner: Exploring the North & Wells intersection in Chicago’s Old Town

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    Summer’s in season: A Chicago guide to outdoor drinking

    Want to grab a drink outside this summer? Rumor has it, we know of a few places
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