Whether it is Chicago’s status as a sophisticated, world-class city by the lake, its famous skyline, beloved sports teams, different seasons, or famous deep-dish pizza, Chicagoans have much to appreciate about their city. If you live, work and play in the Windy City, you should add the city’s architecture to your list of things to…
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Thrilling Facts and Feats of Chicago
Chicago has guts. A city beloved for pushing boundaries, the Windy City has never shied away from a challenge. Chicago’s long and fascinating history reads like an adventure novel. In all the tales of succeeding against the odds, some interesting facts emerge in the familiar stories. Various spellbinding events have punctuated Chicago’s rich past: Constructing…
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10 Best Date Ideas in Chicago
Though Chicago may not be considered the city of love, it sure does hold its own when it comes to endless date ideas. Whether it’s your first date or you’ve been together for years, there’s something in Chicago for every couple to enjoy. If you’re looking for something adventurous, unique, romantic or just plain and…
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The Ultimate Chicago Travel Guide
If asked to think of aspects that make Chicago great, anyone can immediately think of a few universally known examples. Most would immediately say Chicago is the home of deep dish pizza, the Cubs, the White Sox, the Bulls and the Bears. And they wouldn’t be wrong. These attractions alone drive people to visit Chicago…
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Best Restaurants Near Willis Tower
Willis Tower, still commonly referred to as the Sears Tower despite its name change in 2009, is one of the most popular Chicago landmarks. This 108-story, 1,451-foot skyscraper is the second tallest building in the United States and the 13th tallest building in the world. At the time of its completion in 1973, it was…
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How-to Guide: Living in Chicago
You made the move. You’re no longer a Chicago visitor but instead a full-fledged Chicagoan. Now it’s time to start acting like one. There’s always a learning curve when you move to a new city. You have to learn to navigate public transit, find the best hot spots, learn basic etiquette and figure out which…
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Does Blotting Your Pizza Really Cut Calories?
You’re sitting around the living room with your buddies, ready to dig into the boxes of delivery pizza that just arrived fresh and steaming at your front door. When just about everyone starts to chow down on the topping- and cheese-laden slices, the attention slowly turns to the quiet person sitting on the edge of…
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How to Survive a Winter in Chicago
Midwest winters are known for their wind, rain and sub–zero chills. As the region’s biggest city, Chicago has been nicknamed the “Windy City” precisely for having some of the coldest, harshest winters of any U.S. metropolis. Nonetheless, even in the toughest of winters, there’s plenty of fun to be had in Chicago, as long as…
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The Hungry Student’s Guide to Pizza
Introduction When you’re thinking about food for college students, what comes to mind? Pizza! Pizza places that deliver are a life saver for hungry college students. Whether you’re hankering for Chicago-style pizza, or any other kind of pizza, college town pizza keeps America’s students fueled for school. Pizza can be both a quick snack and…
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Chapter 1: Pizza, the #1 Choice of College Students Nationwide
If you have a craving for pizza today, you’re not alone. The Food Surveys Research Group collected data on what people eat nationwide. The result? Among people age two and over, 13 percent consumed pizza on any given day. Whether it’s restaurant-quality Chicago-style pizza or a frozen (shudder) supermarket pizza, Americans live on it. Why…