Category: Events

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  • Events, The Chicago Loop, West Loop

West Loop Restaurants Offering Curbside

Even with the shelter in place order, you can still enjoy many of the West Loop’s greatest restaurants. Here are some of the West Loop

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  • Events, River North, The Chicago Loop

River North Carry Out Specials

Not only can you enjoy some of your favorite River North restaurants during the stay at home order, many are even offering specials for curb

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  • Events

Phase 3 of Reopening in Chicago

Illinois is now in phase 3 of reopening post COVID, meaning that infection rates are stable or declining, which allows residents to gather in groups

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  • Events, River North, The Chicago Loop, West Loop

River West Outdoor Restaurants

Looking for restaurants with outdoor seating near River West? Try one of these neighborhood favorites!  The Dawson– 730 W. Grand Ave Originally built in

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  • Events, Lincoln Park Apartments, The Chicago Loop

Outdoor Dining Near Lincoln Park

Streets throughout Chicago are being designated as “shared streets”, which means they are closed to auto traffic on weekends to maximize the space available for

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  • Events, Old Town, The Chicago Loop

Old Town Spice House

Old Town Spice House has graced Wells Street for over 60 years. From Michelin starred chefs to people who only know how to make pasta,

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  • Events

Stay at Home Date Ideas

With just under a month left in the Shelter in Place order and an unknown amount of time left of suggested stay at home time,

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  • Events, Finding Apartments, South Loop, The Chicago Loop

The South Loop: Top Dog Friendly Neighborhood

The South Loop is one of the most dog friendly neighborhoods in Chicago. Here are some top dog friendly parks. Coliseum Dog Friendly Area- 1466

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  • Events, South Loop, The Chicago Loop

South Loop Restaurant Week Spots

A record breaking 430 restaurants, 16 of which are in South Loop, will offer special prix fixe menus during Chicago’s annual Restaurant Week, from January

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  • Events, South Loop, The Chicago Loop

South Loop Museums: 2020 Free Days!

Museum Campus is a 57 acre park in South Loop along Lake Michigan and encompasses some of Chicago’s most notable museums as well as Soldier