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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Pizza Wars: Chicago vs. New York vs. Detroit
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,…
A Guide to Being a True Chicagoan
Chicago is a wonderful place to live. Those of us who live here do so for a reason, and the longer you live here, the more pride you feel for the city. But Chicago is also a unique place, and a Chicagoan is a unique person. From the food we eat to the teams we…
A History Deeper Than Pizza: History of Chicago Landmarks
Chicago is known for deep dish pizza, and it’s no wonder why. With layers of saucy and cheesy goodness piled high on a thick, golden-brown crust, it’s a mouth-watering treat that has been claiming fame since 1943. There’s a lot more to Chicago than pizza, though. From art and architecture to food and festivals, Chicago’s…
Feel the Love at Shedd Aquarium
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! …