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The 10 Most Charming Small Towns Near Chicago

Thai food, wine, clean laundry—there's not much you can't order straight to your apartment these days. But maybe it's time to put your phone down and try a simpler life for a weekend: Step...

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Theresa Cowan

5 Great Places to Shop Sustainably in Chicago

There's nothing like a little retail therapy...until you think about the carbon footprint of that $20 fast-fashion indulgence. Say goodbye to the guilt with these five sustainable Chicago...

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Anthony Tahlier

Your 2019 Chicago Summer Bucket List

June 21 may be the official first day of summer, but we've been planning our perfect June, July and August for weeks. From art fairs to oysters, we've got 23 must-do activities to fill your...

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The Best Patios in 18 Chicago Neighborhoods

The key to happiness is actually quite simple: It's passing an afternoon (and maybe an evening...and, OK, a night) on a great patio with your besties, good food and a few cocktails. We've...

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The 10 Most Charming Small Towns Near Chicago

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5 Great Places to Shop Sustainably in Chicago

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Your 2019 Chicago Summer Bucket List

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The Best Patios in 18 Chicago Neighborhoods

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10 Entrepreneurial Chicago Women on How to Make It in the Windy City

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5 Things Chicagoans Can’t Stop Talking About

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7 Ideas for a Non-Lame Bachelorette Party in Chicago

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The Best Places to Eat Healthyish in Chicago

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7 Direct Flights from Chicago That Will Transport You to Another World

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12 Nice, Naughty and New Ways to Celebrate the Holidays in Chicago

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8 Winter Coats That Aren’t Just Another Black Puffer

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18 Fun Fall Things to Help You Get Over Summer Ending

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8 Red-Hot New Restaurants to Add to Your Dining Agenda This Fall

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5 Unexpected Weekend Getaways Within 2 Hours of Chicago

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10 Summer-Ready Cocktails and the Patios to Drink Them On

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How to Have the Best Day Ever in Wicker Park

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5 of the Funniest Women in Chicago Right Now

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6 Workouts Where Bad Vibes Don’t Stand a Chance

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Um, What? These Are Chicago’s 7 Most Surprising Foods

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