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Big city, little time? You can still pack a lot into a short Chicago visit, and get a feel for the city by mixing touristy sites and local hangouts. This itinerary includes photo ops at “The Bean”...
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A syrup-making picnic celebrates a family that cooks, another that farms and the restaurant—Chicago’s acclaimed Smyth and The Loyalist—they’ve grown together.
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Snag coveted reservations and rare deals during Chicago Restaurant Week.
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Chicago’s American Writers Museum will pull you in like a masterfully crafted first page.
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Step away from the holiday cookie tray and test what you’re made of at one of Chicago’s ninja gyms.
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Chicago’s Renegade Craft Fair throws a party that invites you to shop for Christmas gifts with soul.
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Christmas in Galena delivers a complete escape into a yuletide Neverland.
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Friendly boutiques (and their drool-worthy goods) make it easy to buy local in the Midwest.
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Comedian Kelsie Huff explains how women are owning Windy City comedy—and how you can get in on the act.
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Spend some time in Springfield, Illinois and enjoy tasty restaurants, visit a Frank Lloyd Wright house, explore Lincoln land and relax with a cocktail while taking in a sparkling view of the city.