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Mapping the West Loop’s unprecedented development boom
A look at the 58 projects in the pipeline.
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The most beautiful historic interiors in Chicago
There’s beauty everywhere: Theaters, fieldhouses, apartments, lobbies and libraries.
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Revisit Ferris Bueller’s Chicago
You can take a cinematic tour of 1980s Chicago featured in the classic John Hughes film.
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Chicago’s essential hardware stores, mapped
These are essential businesses still open where you can get cleaning supplies, housewares, and maybe even a roll of toilet paper.
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15 best vintage furniture stores in Chicago
From eclectic antique markets to curated midcentury modern shops.
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The best dog parks in Chicago
Find places with grass, off-leash beaches, and small dog runs.
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What makes an Irish bar authentic? Look for these 6 design elements.
Here are a few ways to spot the real deal in Chicago.
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These 18 hotels are packed with Chicago history
From boutique mansions to historic renovations
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Essential Chicago furniture stores to visit right now
Shop traditional, midcentury, and contemporary pieces.
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Chicago’s greatest remaining Gilded Age mansions
Surviving remnants of the indulgent bygone era exist throughout the city—if you know where to look.
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16 iconic signs that define Chicago
From neon church crosses, flashing theater names, and the red Wrigley marquee.
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18 small towns near Chicago you need to visit
Escape for a day, or weekend, to any of these towns just a short drive away.
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Chicago’s 10 most senseless demolitions, mapped
The city’s historic preservation movement didn’t always exist.
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10 notable Chicago projects designed by black architects
From parks to museums and schools
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Discover 10 Prairie School buildings by Frank Lloyd Wright disciples
Unique early-20th century churches, homes, a brewery, and more.
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12 modernist buildings every Chicagoan should know
Steel-and-glass mid-century masterpieces by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and other visionaries.
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27 iconic Chicago buildings that everyone should know
From Tribune Tower to the South Shore Cultural Center, these buildings are the heart and soul of the city.
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11 great Chicago starter homes for sale right now
These Chicago pads are perfect for first-time home buyers.
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Exploring Frank Lloyd Wright's Oak Park
Whether self-guided or as part of a tour, there’s no better place to witness Wright’s evolution as an architect.
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Chicago’s 25 most expensive homes for sale right now
See the blockbuster houses and condos on the market.
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15 Chicago developments to watch in 2020
From Vista Tower’s opening to the sale of the Thompson Center, these storylines will define Chicago in the new year
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26 places to go in Chicago this winter
These are the places that you must visit in Chicago right now—new classics, old favorites, and other essential sites.
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The 26 best things to do in Chicago with kids
We searched the city to find the 26 best family-friendly activities in Chicago, from kid-centric theater productions to one of the world’s largest aquariums.
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14 significant Mies van der Rohe buildings in Chicago
From the Federal Center to the IIT campus.
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The best ice skating rinks in Chicago
From luxury rinks on high-rises to neighborhood ice in city parks.
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Chicago's most beautiful places to get married
Looking for an unforgettable Chicago wedding venue? Start here.
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The best Chicago home decor stores to visit right now
Spruce up your home or find the perfect gift at these 12 boutiques.
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Tour Frank Lloyd Wright designs in his home state of Wisconsin
Just a few hours drive from Chicago, see the heart of Frank Lloyd Wright’s designs.
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Downtown Chicago’s most iconic public art
Iconic work from Picasso to Miro and Chagall.
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Chicago’s spookiest, certifiably haunted sites
You’re bound to get a chill down your spine.
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Where to see the best fall foliage in Chicago
You don’t have to travel far for prime leaf peeping.
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10 beginner bike rides in Chicago
Here are some low-stress routes to get you started on two-wheels in the city
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14 secret parks and gardens in Chicago
Green rooftops, tucked away gardens, beautiful parks
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The 10 best places to watch the Air and Water Show
From sandy beaches to rooftop lounges, here’s where you can catch the most action.
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13 campsites near Chicago in forest preserves and state parks
Illinois has lakes, rivers, dunes, canyons, and wildlife to see
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Mapping architect César Pelli’s legacy in Chicago
The late designer’s most significant contributions to the Chicago skyline are still yet to come.