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    The Big City Blog: Scoping out some of Chicago’s best fall color destinations

    Perhaps the epicenter for taking in the colors of the season in Chicago is Lincoln Park, in all its tree-filled splendor, nestled in between high-rise condominiums and Lake Michigan.
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    The Big City Blog: Five summer rock festivals in Chicago that should definitely be on your radar

    Riot Fest is a multi-day music festival and carnival that features bands on the punk spectrum with genres such as punk rock, emo, alternative rock, pop punk, ska and metalcore.
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    The Big City Blog: Taking a day off to enjoy spring in Chicago… finally

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    Chicago Insider: Roana Baxter on the Erie Cafe and Osaka Garden

    Ever wish you had an active local’s advice on how to enjoy the city? We have too, so here are some answers ROANA BAXTER CONCIERGE AT THE DRAKE HOTEL How long you’ve lived here: 17 fabulous years. What you like best about Chicago: The lakefront and the parks everywhere in town. Best meal you’ve had ...
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    Chicago Insider: Rich Zell on the city’s best brunches and the Chicago History Museums

    Rich Zell Finance How long you’ve lived here: 12 years. What you like best about Chicago: When summer arrives, the city comes alive with festivals, concerts, street fairs and barbeques. The summer is our reward for a punishing January/February. The people of Chicago squeeze every last bit of summer out of the calendar, usually planning ...
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    Inside Scoop: Massive FoBAB beer festival returns to Chicago this weekend, Nov. 12-13

  • July 31, 2019

    Chicago Insider Etienne Padin on obscure museums, shopping in Andersonville and dining at Maple & Ash

  • July 30, 2019

    First Look review: CMX CineBistro provides a fun, fresh take on the luxury dine-in theater experience

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    Finger lickin’ good: Six trusted Chicago spots for a stellar barbecue experience

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