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Chicago Bears Season 2012

08/08/2012 | by Hanna Rahimi

It feels like it's been ages since we've actually been able to see our favorite NFL team (the Bears!!) in a match. That's why we're so stoked that the Preseason Opener 2012 is this Thursday, August 9th, and then just a month away the Season Opener itself will take place September 9th!

Five Free Things to Do in Chicago This August

08/06/2012 | by Lizz Riggs

August is here, and this is one of the best months to visit the Windy City! We love all of the free events, festivals and other things to do in Chicago in August, and you're going to too!

Eat Your Way Through Chi-Town - Food Tours in Chicago to Make Even the Pickiest Foodie Swoon

08/02/2012 | by Hanna Rahimi

Chicago is one of the coolest cities in the world. It has a modern metropolitan vibe, an exceedingly rich cultural history and tons of classy attractions and things to do that tourists from all over the world can't get enough of.

5 Chicago Guilty Pleasures You Shouldn't Feel Guilty About

07/30/2012 | by Lizz Riggs

We all have our guilty pleasures, don't we? Sugary, fatty foods, reality television, trashy romance novels. We all indulge, and there's nothing wrong with that. Luckily for us though, Chicago has some of the most satisfying guilty pleasures out there that surprisingly lack a lot of guilt (or at least are well worth it!).

Staying Cool in Chicago - How to Deal With Rising Summer Temperatures on Your Next Chicago Vacation

07/25/2012 | by Hanna Rahimi

Have you noticed this summer feels a little hotter than it did in the past? Well a recent study has found that Chicago truly is getting hotter. But don't let that deter you from booking your next trip to Chicagoland!

Chicago Food Challenges Every Eater Should Try

07/23/2012 | by Lizz Riggs

Chicago likes to do things BIG. Big names in sports, extremely tall buildings, and the deepest of pizzas. But the pizzas aren't the only thing bigger (and more gut wrenching) in Chicago than in many other cities, because Chicago is known to have some of the hardest food challenges to beat as well!

Lollapalooza 2012

07/16/2012 | by Lizz Riggs

We’re half way through August and that means that we’re half way to Lollapalooza as far as July is concerned. Lollapalooza is a summer music festival in Grant Park, Chicago with great music and fun people in an atmosphere that screams "summer in Chicago."

It's National Picnic Month Chicago! Here Are Our Favorite Chicago Picnic Spots

07/11/2012 | by Hanna Rahimi

The record-breaking heat in Chicago this month only reinforces what we know is true - it's time for picnics in Chicago! Even if the weather was not a convenient excuse to get out and enjoy the beautiful Chicago outdoor scenery, July is National Picnic Month and Americans all over the country are packing up their baskets, finding a great park and spreading out delicious and fun picnics.

Bring Out the Animal in You: An Animal Lovers Guide to Chicago

07/09/2012 | by Lizz Riggs

It's about time we gave a shout out to all the animal lovers in Chicago, don't you think? Yeah, we might travel to the Windy City for pizza and sightseeing and shopping and more, but we need to give our furry friends (yes, even the men's sports teams) a little love too.

Chicago Street Artist Brings Monopoly to the Sidewalks

07/05/2012 | by Hanna Rahimi

Have you ever felt like life is just a giant board game? Well the street artist "Bored" certainly seems to think so! As early as April of this year giant Monopoly-style board game pieces have been discovered on the streets of Chicago by locals and tourists strolling around the area.

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