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A Guide To Chicago’s Beaches
Hey Chicago summer lovers! Most people who don’t live here assume Chicago is a city you experience from the inside: museums, restaurants, architecture, sports. What they might be surprised about is that Chicago has 28 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline and about 27 publicly maintained beaches, all of them free. At the time of this article, 4 beaches are closed indefinitely due to erosion, so it’s important to check the Chicago Park District’s website before heading out. We find that most Chicagoans stick to one beach and don’t bother exploring…
June 2026 Events In Chicago
Hey Chicago! Summer is finally just around the corner, and you know what that means – we’re about to enter full-on festival season! There’s a lot going on in Chicago this summer, so we’re going to be breaking down our event articles monthly to make sure all the best and most interesting events are covered. This week’s article is about what’s happening in June. There are free concerts in Millennium Park, neighborhood street fests, Pride celebrations, art fairs, and food crawls. Before we get started: if you’re new here, welcome! …
Top Rated Coffee Shops In West Loop
Hey Chicago coffee addicts! We’re back again with another article on the top-rated coffee shops (according to Google reviews), and this week we’re covering Chicago’s West Loop. Although West Loop is best known for Randolph Street’s restaurant row and Fulton Market’s dining scene, the neighborhood also has a number of really good coffee shops to get your caffeine fix. From hidden matcha bars to Vietnamese robusta specialists and pastry-forward cafes, you’ve got a decent set of options to try out. In case you stumbled onto our blog for the first…
The Guide To Owning A Dog In Chicago
Hey Chicago dog lovers! There are many cities where having a dog is sometimes inconvenient due to a lack of pet amenities and stricter bylaws, but thankfully, Chicago isn’t one of them. The Park District maintains 33 designated off-leash parks spread across the city’s neighborhoods, and there are plenty of bars, restaurants, and breweries that welcome dogs on their patios. And of course, the lakefront is accessible, walkable, and great for leashed dogs. If you just moved here with a dog, or you’re thinking about getting one, this guide covers…