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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…

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…

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…

Ding! Ding! Ding! Welcome to the first battle between our heavyweight champions in the pizza world: New York- vs. Chicago-style pizza. Coming from two iconic cities, these pizza styles are each distinct in their own ways, with plenty of fans on either side to cheer them on in today’s match. Will it be the thick,…

Feel the Love with Shedd Aquarium and Giordano’s this Valentine’s Day! Enter to win from Feb. 3 – 15, 2015. You could win a “Feel the Chicago Love” gift basket that includes a four-pack of VIP passes to Shedd, two Giardano’s heart-shaped deep-dish pizzas, dessert and other Giordano’s goodies. Click here to enter!    …