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10 free things to do in Chicago this month

You don’t need to reach for your wallet to get your fill of fun things to do all around the city. Here are 10 of our favorite free...

Unruly Neighbors: World of Warcraft

Blizzard Entertainment's World of Warcraft (WoW) is an MMORPG (massively multiplayer online role-playing game). World of Warcraft, a fantasy role-playing game set in the Warcraft universe, is set in...

Pilsen Gourmet and Its All-Star Chef Lineup Returns After Two Years

When Pilsen Gourmet debuted in February 2020, organizers hoped the festival would grow as a platform for chefs in the community, showcasing established Mexican chefs like...

Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend | Festivals & Concerts

Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend | Festivals & Concerts | Choose ChicagoSkip to consent to cookiesSkip navigationPublished on December 5, 2022 by Choose ChicagoWant to know...

The Trianon Ballroom: What Would Have Been 100 Years

Chicago has had more than its fair share of big band and jazz dance halls across the city to accommodate nearly everyone’s musical taste. On December 6, 1922—100...

Where to Eat on Christmas Eve and Day in Chicago

On Christmas Eve, NoMi will offer a $165 dinner ($45 for kids 5 to 12). The...

Five Quirky December Pop-Ups to Know

Chicago may or may not see a snowy white Christmas this year, but the city has surely once again descended into full-on holiday madness. As countless...

Fashions of the Hour: The Axis of Art and Industry

This post is from Marissa Croft, CHM’s research and insights analyst and author of our Fashion and Costume Research Guide. As a PhD candidate at Northwestern University, she...