Find out what's on in Illinois and Chicago with your guide to events, festivals, markets, music, theater, sport and more.
Find out how to get to Illinois by plane, train, bus and driving. Getting around Chicago and Illinois is easy with our guide to ways to travel around the state.
Step back in time to the golden age of train travel and settle in for a peaceful ride to discover some of Illinois’ most charming towns and hidden treasures.
Visit the many historic sites in Illinois, from the Land of Lincoln, to the site of an ancient Native American city at Cahokia Mounds.
Visit the History Museums of Illinois. From the vast collection of the Chicago History Museum to small town historical museums, you’ll discover the stories and heritage of our towns and our people.
History comes alive at Illinois historical reenactments. Meet Abraham Lincoln in the flesh, experience colonial life, or take a canal boat ride with a period costumed storyteller.
One of America’s greatest architects, Frank Lloyd Wright called Illinois home—and filled it with some of his best works.
Taste your way through the state with our guide to the best and closest places to eat in Illinois. Experience everything from fine dining to shared plates and takeaway fare.
Put your dancing shoes on or unwind at one of the many bars and night clubs in Illinois. Locate the best cocktails, the perfect beer, local DJs, international artists and more.
Taste the regional characteristics in our locally produced wines. Browse our guide to the closest and best Illinois wineries and vineyards for your next celebration or trip.
Fancy a pint? Hunt down major Illinois breweries and distilleries for the best beers, ciders and spirits in the state. Support local production and taste your way through Illinois.
Taste your way through the best of the state with food tours in Illinois. Enjoy everything from fine dining and wineries, to craft beer and pizza tours.
Stand-up Paddle Boarding (SUP) offers yet another way to experience the Chicago lakefront. This hybrid of surfing and kayaking involves standing on an over-sized surfboard and paddling with a single bladed paddle. The concept, which was originally used by ancient Polynesian cultures, has seen a revival in the last 15 years. You can get all your questions answered and equipment rentals from Chicago SUP, the experts in Chicago for Stand-up Paddle Boarding.
Glessner House is an authentic step back into the Gilded Age and 19th-century Chicago! Designed by the great American architect H. H. Richardson, the house has been meticulously restored and contains most of the family's original furnishings.
Read MoreExplore Bronzeville with the founder of Bronzeville Historical Society. See the natural beauty of native plants, shrubs, and trees planted in 2013 at Douglas Tomb Site to attract migratory birds. RSVP required for Sat. Aug 24 and Sun Aug 25, 2018
Read MoreKnown for its artistic creativity, the Chicago Jazz Festival is a favorite Labor Day Weekend traditi...
Read MoreThe Annual World Music Festival Chicago is a city-wide, multi-venue, festival has attracted over 600...
Read MoreThe Windy City Wine Festival presented by U.S. Bank provides an opportunity to sample from more than 300 wines from around the world.
Read MoreTootsie will play a pre-Broadway engagement at the Cadillac Palace Theatre from September 11- October 1 before going to Broadway in Spring 2019.
Read MoreThe 8th Annual BeerHoptacular is inside a 30,000 sq ft helicopter hangar. The fest will feature over 150 craft beers, food trucks & the annual Homebrew Competition.
Read MoreEXPO Chicago, the International Exposition of Contemporary & Modern Art, opens the fall art season e...
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