Chicago, the Second City of the USA has so much for tourists to do. The Art Institute of Chicago, The Magnificent Mile, The Shed Aquarium, The Willis/Sears Tower, the Bean, and so much more! However, ...

The long-awaited Obama Presidential Center opens to the public in Chicago on June 19, 2026. Here's everything you need to know to plan your visit. The Obama Presidential Center campus is located at ...

Teens can be a tough crowd. Just when you think you’ve finally come up with a family vacation destination they will love, you get that dreaded eye roll. Fear not! I’ve been there and survived the eye ...

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Established in 1967, the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago is one of the world’s premier institutions celebrating the work of leading contemporary artists. Located just off Michigan Avenue near the ...

In today’s Chicago, buzzwords such as “equitable” and “engagement” are virtual necessities if you want to please City Hall. Sometimes they have worth; sometime they make no sense at all. And even ...

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South suburban tourism officials will open the region’s doors to a national audience as Visit Chicago Southland hosts its first post-pandemic showcase in May in Orland Park. The 2024 National Tourism ...

Combining a big-city pedigree with Midwestern congeniality, Chicago often surprises visitors with its wide-ranging yet accessible amenities. Top chef restaurants, world-class museums, historic ...