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Hull House Museum

Making the World a Better Place: the Story of Hull-House and Jane Addams

Hull-House Museum showcases the works of Jane Addams, Ellen Gates Starr, and several other prominent philanthropists and activists. Learn the stories behind these women and the house itself. In the late 1800s, wealthy Americans toured Europe. It was the cosmopolitan thing to do. For many, it was a shopping trip, and today’s museums are filled …

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Newberry Library in the Gold Coast neighborhood of Chicago

The Story Behind the Stacks: How Newberry Library Came to Be

Learn the story behind Newberry Library, one of the best research libraries for humanities in the world. Walter Loomis Newberry was the kind of man who prepared. Before moving to Chicago in 1833, he’d already invested in real estate. The town was barely a town, but Walter went ahead and plunked down some cash for …

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Downtown Chicago from above, taken while on a tour with Chicago Helicopter Experience

10 Things to Do in Chicago This Weekend

Need plans? Here you go!

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Al Fresco Dining in the Ravinia District

Guest Post by Ripple PR. Interested in contributing? Consider our From the Source program. The Ravinia District and the City of Highland Park welcome the public to enjoy the designated alfresco dining area that is now open on Roger Williams Avenue, between Burton and Pleasant Avenues. The shared space offers a place for local business patrons to dine in …

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Garfield Park Conservatory

Garfield Park Conservatory

Garfield Park Conservatory is one of the largest conservatories in the United States. It features permanent and temporary plant exhibits in nearly four and a half acres under glass. The Garfield Park Conservatory was built between 1906 and 1907 and was designed by Jens Jensen. At the time, conservatories featured plants that were potted, and …

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Aerial view of Grant Park, photo courtesy Choose Chicago

Free Workouts in Millennium Park

Chicago’s popular free workouts in Millennium Park take place online in 2020 from June 6 through August 29. All classes are free! Hopefully next year these free workouts can return to the Great Lawn in front of Pritzker Pavilion. Want to know more about Millennium Park? Check out our comprehensive guide. Millennium Park at Home …

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Glessner House Museum in the South Loop of Chicago, the last design by Henry Hobson Richardson

Glessner House: a Remarkable Home for a Remarkable Family

The Glessner House is a remarkable home designed by H.H. Richardson. Meet the family who defied wealthy Victorian-era stereotypes. The building on the corner of 18th and Prairie is like a lava cake rolled in a thick layer of coarsely chopped nuts. On the outside, it’s crunchy and looks like it could hurt you. But …

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Magnificent Mile lit up for the holidays in Chicago

Introducing Your Chicago Guide

Navigating the Windy City with heart, passion, and happiness.

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Magnificent Mile Streeterville

Your Chicago Guide to the Magnificent Mile

Chicago’s Magnificent Mile is known for its shopping, and for good reason. With several shopping malls, big-name retailers, and unique boutiques this stretch of Michigan Avenue is a shopper’s paradise. However, the Mag Mile is much more than just stores. With Your Chicago Guide to North Michigan Avenue, you’ll find fun things to do and great …

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Chicago Skyline at night from a helicopter

Things to Do at Home in Chicago

You have to stay home and you can’t go here? These performers and resources bring the world to you.

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Potato Skins

Easy Baked Potato Skins Recipe

There’s no deep-frying needed with this simple recipe.

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Gyros Recipe, from start to finish

Bring Greektown to you: How to make gyros

Learn how to make gyros from start to finish.

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