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Lyric Opera of Chicago will premiere an opera by Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan for the 30th anniversary of one of the ...

Our Best of Chicago odyssey began in October, when we asked you to write in your nominees for 324 categories spanning our seven BOC sections: Arts & Culture, Buy Local, Cannabis, City Life, Food & ...

Dive into Eater Chicago’s best steakhouses around. For this update, two restaurants, Holu and GT Prime, were removed due to closures. Chicago’s gateway to Argentinian cuisine can be found at ...

Heavy with Italian tradition, Chicago is home to some of the country’s best red sauce restaurants. From timeless classics, such as spaghetti and meatballs and chicken Vesuvio, to contemporary ...

The best times to visit Chicago are April through May and between September and October, when the temperatures are warm, a variety of festivals take place and crowds are manageable. Summer marks ...

One of the best ways to sightsee your way through a new city is with the help of a local. With this in mind, U.S. News rounded up some of Chicago's best guided tours. Whether you're sailing past ...