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Ah, summer. The time when we can finally pack away the parkas — for a couple months, anyway — and pat ourselves on the back for surviving another Chicago winter. The city comes alive during the summer months, with hundreds of eclectic events vying for your attention. Whether you prefer live music, visual arts, food…

In many ways, Chicago is defined by its skyline. Home to some of the nation’s tallest buildings, the Willis Tower, the Aon Center and the John Hancock Center all rise into the clouds seemingly straight out of the waters of Lake Michigan. In fact, as reported by World Atlas, Chicago is home to four of…

It is the most wonderful time of year — baseball season! As the days warm — although here in Chicago it takes a little longer than other places — fans will start making their way towards the “Friendly Confines” in order to take in America’s national pastime. In fact, according to Baseball Reference, almost 3…

Step inside the Chicago Theatre, and it’s easy to see why it was called the Wonder Theatre of the World upon its opening in October of 1921. Built as an upscale movie house, the theater felt influences from the French Baroque style, with a replica of the Arc de Triomphe above the marquee. Inside, the…

What’s in a name? We call each other by names, but what do our names say about us? On its own, a name doesn’t mean anything. It only gets emotion and power through its history. Did your name belong to your grandfather? What’s your family history? At Giordano’s we take history seriously, especially Chicago history.…

Navy Pier wields a powerful force. Each year, millions of visitors gravitate to this spot. Crowds simply cannot resist the allure of Navy Pier. But what produces this effect? Surely scientists have studied this phenomenon. Well, it’s not complicated (or paranormal). Navy Pier just rocks. Jutting 3,300 feet into Lake Michigan, this Chicago landmark demands…

Chicago loves to show its cinematic side. If you got it, flaunt it. Chicago’s breath-taking architecture make it a prime choice for many directors. The imposing presence of Chicago’s buildings demand attention. Plus they look stunning on screen. Chicago’s buildings, adorned with Roman columns and ornate facades, draw you into their spacious and dizzying interiors…

Chicago has birthed a lot of talent — from actors and musicians to writers and political figures, many big names call Chicago home. We’ve compiled an exciting list of some of the famous people who started their lives in the Windy City. Whether you grew up in the same neighborhood or they star in your…