Few restaurants or bars are as famous, or as infamous, as Chicago’s Billy Goat Tavern. It’s a tourist destination and a haven for local reporters.
The Chicago Theatre: Chicago’s Comeback Kid
If there’s one theater that says Chicago, it is, quite literally, The Chicago Theatre.
Buckingham Fountain: A Sister’s Love & A City’s Front Door
Buckingham Fountain, the centerpiece of Grant Park, is one of the most spectacular landmarks in Chicago and one of the largest fountains in the world.
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Chicago Cultural Center: The People’s Palace
The Chicago Cultural Center is a downtown landmark and one of Chicago’s brightest gems. Known as The People’s Palace, it was the nation’s first free municipal cultural venue, and today its …
John “Bathhouse” Coughlin: Masseur, Alderman and … Poet?
Chicago’s history is full of colorful characters.
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The Everleigh Club
Circa 1900Admission: $10Bottle of Champagne : $12Dinner: $50A night in the Everleigh Club: Priceless Well, not exactly priceless. From 1900 to 1911, a patron could run up a tab of …
Cap Streeter
How a man stranded on a sandbar created Chicago’s most expensive land.
Intercontinental Chicago
The InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile Hotel is the only hotel with an entrance on Michigan Avenue. The two tower property features dining at Michael Jordan Steakhouse and Eno and a …
Hilton Chicago
The Hilton Chicago overlooks Grant Park in Chicago’s South Loop neighborhood. Located on Michigan Avenue, the grand hotel is one of the city’s largest. In addition to being a favorite …
Michigan Avenue Bridge
The Michigan Avenue Bridge was built in 1920 to connect the north and south sides of Chicago with a grand boulevard. The bridge was part of Daniel Burnham’s Plan Of …
Tribune Tower
With its flying buttresses and neo-Gothic architecture, the Tribune Tower is one of Chicago’s most distinctive skyscrapers. It was born out of a design competition and has become a destination …
The Drake Hotel
The Drake Hotel, located at the north end of Chicago’s Magnificent Mile, is synonymous with luxury and history. From its opening in 1920 until today it has remained a symbol …