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A vacation in Chicago is always a good idea, but it’s not always easy on the wallet. When you add up the cost of hotels, meals out and admission to attractions, it’s easy to think Chicago is expensive. But don’t worry: it’s completely possible to visit Chicago on a budget without missing out on all…

Chicago’s Most Instagram Worthy Attractions Art, food, culture, magnificent city views — Chicago has it all. Is it any wonder the city’s hashtag (#chicago) has more than 25 million posts on Instagram? Whether you call the Windy City home or you’re planning a trip there soon, make sure you check out and take photos of…

The votes are in, and the Windy City won as your next vacation spot. But, with so many world-famous museums, amazing architecture and endless entertainment and dining options, planning your trip to Chicago can be a bit overwhelming. Lucky for you, we know a thing or two about the city. Watch your Chicago travel plans…

There are a number of things we Chicagoans love. Bratwursts. Deep dish. The view across the lake. And yet, there’s nothing that compares to a Chicagoan’s love for sports. It’s no wonder Chicago has become the epicenter of sports analytics and other technologies. According to Crain’s Chicago Business, Stats, a sports statistics gathering company, pulled…

The Rich History of Chicago Rap Music The city of Chicago has a proud history of culture and music, but it’s easy to assume the golden age is in the past. However, Chicago’s position as an influential cultural center is every bit as strong as it has been over the last century. Rap music is…

There are a lot of things that make Chicago famous. We’ve got the deep dish pizza. We’ve got Lakeshore Drive. We’ve got the most famous championship curse in all of sports — the Cubs — while also boasting one of the most dominant players to ever take to the court: Michael Jordan. But we also…

Chicago has no shortage of shopping venues. The gleaming national chain stores along the Magnificent Mile grab the attention of many Chicago visitors, but many independently owned treasures lie throughout the 237 square miles of land in the city. It’s in those shops that you find the unique treasures that far exceed any mass-produced products…

Chicago is known for a lot of things — for instance, deep dish pizza, The Chicago Art Institute and the Annual Godzilla Convention, just to name a few. Additionally, from hitting the shops along the Magnificent Mile to visiting live animals at the Lincoln Park Zoo and, ahem, preserved ones at the Natural History Museum,…

Chicago is a fabulous place to explore. Breathtaking architecture. Gorgeous views of Lake Michigan. Storied history. Some of the best sports teams in America. And excellent museums and educational institutions. Here at Giordano’s, one of our favorite places to explore is Shedd Aquarium. Fun for the whole family, you can spend hours wandering and learning…

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…