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  AUGUST 30 -SEPTEMBER 2, 2018 This popular event was originally established as three separate festivals— one in memory of composer Duke Ellington, another held for the late John Coltrane, and the third planned by the Jazz Institute of Chicago. Taking place annually in the lead up to Labor Day Weekend, the festival has attracted... View Article

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  JUNE 8-10, 2018 The Chicago Blues Festival remains the largest of the city’s music festivals; taking place over three days across five stages, more than 500,000 blues fans descend on Chicago to celebrate the Blues legends of the past, present and future. Since its beginning in 1984, to celebrate Muddy Waters, the festival has... View Article

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By Tenley Satre Unlock the best of the city at The Peninsula Chicago. Situated in the heart of Chicago’s ‘Magnificent Mile’ you will find the city’s most stately and technologically sophisticated hotel. In celebration of The Peninsula Chicago’s 15-year anniversary, the five-star hotel reimagined the guest experience. The 74 spacious suites set a new bar... View Article

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  MARCH – SEPTEMBER, 2016 Watching a Chicago Cubs baseball game is as much about the venue as it is the play. Being the second oldest major league ballpark in America, Wrigley Field is famous for its ivy covered outfield wall, the iconic red marquee over the main entrance, and the hand-turned scoreboard. The best... View Article

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  AUGUST 16 – 17, 2014 With daredevil thrills in the air and on the water, this show draws around 2 million people to Chicago’s magnificent Lake Michigan every year. The show features expert civilian and military pilots in some of the top aircrafts around, with the likes of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and... View Article

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    In a world of branding, sometimes it’s hard for independent hotels to stand out and get noticed.  Certainly trendy bars, unique dining experiences, bath butlers and other amenities are often used to get attention.   In the case of The Whitehall Hotel in Chicago it was all about the bed. A study conducted... View Article

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  AUGUST – JANUARY, ANNUALLY A visit to America wouldn’t be complete without taking in a sports game, and Chicago isn’t short of options, with football, baseball and basketball teams to choose from. Based at Soldier Field, a Chicago Bears football game is best enjoyed from one of the stadium’s exclusive Executive Suites. With room... View Article

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  JULY 9 – 13, 2015 The Taste of Chicago is a fantastic way for tourists and locals alike to sample various cooking from nearly 60 of the city’s restaurants. Each vendor serves six items, two of which are special ‘taste of’ portions, meaning you can spend the day sampling the cuisine of a variety... View Article

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  JUNE 13 – 14, 2015 Celebrating its 63rd anniversary this year, the Old Town Art Fair showcases works by 260 nationally acclaimed artists for an estimated 50,000 visitors each year. Along with a music stage, children’s corner and a food court, the fair also includes the popular ‘Gallery of Gardens’, a wonderful walk through... View Article

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