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06/17/2026

The final season of The Bear is just around the corner, so we're revisiting the Chicago filming locations that you can catch throughout the first four seasons of the iconic hit foodie show.

It all started at Mr. Beef in Chicago's River North, but the show has taken viewers all around our amazing city — from Lao Peng You in Ukrainian Village to Loaf Lounge in Avondale and more.

From stunning skyline shots to cameos from local actors and musicians, The Bear is a true love letter to Chicago.

🔗 More info: https://bit.ly/3ZbL5Wz

06/17/2026

Chicago Midway International Airport brings together local dining, engaging art, and comfortable spaces that help you make the most of your travel time.

Chicago Midway International Airport is much more than a place to catch a flight. From local dining favorites and immersive art to family-friendly spaces and...

06/16/2026

We're just about 1 week away from the Chicago Pride Parade! 🌈

The 55th annual Chicago Pride Parade is one of the nation’s oldest and biggest Pride celebrations, and Chicagoans show up loud and proud to celebrate our amazing LGBTQ+ community every year. This is about more than a parade.

👇 Here's some fun facts about this event!
• This year's theme is “Free to Be Proud”
• The parade features 150+ floats, bands, artists, and more
• The 4-mile route travels through Northalsted, Uptown, Lakeview, and Lincoln Park, and the parade remains free for all to attend.
• Chicago was one of the first cities to host a Pride march in 1970! New York City and San Francisco followed the next day.

📅 6/28, 11am-2pm
📍 Route starts at North Broadway Avenue and West Montrose Avenue and heads south, ending near the intersection of West Diversey Parkway and North Sheridan Road in Lincoln Park.

🔗 Tap our link in bio for more details on Pride in Chicago!

06/16/2026

Proud voices, powerful stories. 🌈🎶 Chicago is the proud home of the oldest gay chorus in the Midwest!

Since 1979, the Windy City Gay Chorus has provided a place of belonging for its members, celebrated the voices of the LGBTQ+ community, and honored those who are no longer with us.

will close out its season on June 17th with “Singing For Our Lives,” an activism-inspired program at Northeastern Illinois University Auditorium. The performance honors those who have fought for justice throughout history in q***r and allied communities.

In Chicago, every voice and every story belongs. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

06/16/2026

BIG NEWS! 🚨 As the 𝙚𝙭𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙫𝙚 Amazon Prime Day travel destination, Chicago will offer 20% off select hotels during Prime Days!

From June 23-26, Chicago hotels offering the 20% off discount will be featured across Amazon’s Prime Day Travel Deals experience, with bookings powered by Expedia.

Available NOW, you can take advantage of a 10% discount on select hotel stays all across Chicago during Early Prime Deals.

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Booking availability extends into 2027, so use this opportunity to plan your holiday season getaway, a trip for Chicago Restaurant Week, and more!

🔗 Book the 10% off hotel deals now... and stay tuned for the lineup of hotels participating in the 20% off discount 👀 https://bit.ly/4xf5vig

06/16/2026

He’s biased, but he’s right! Chicago’s own Rick Bayless dishes on what makes Chicago a global food destination at the 2026 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards.

06/16/2026

What sets Chicago apart as a world-owned food destination? Celebrity Chef and 2026 James Beard Awards host Andrew Zimmern breaks down what makes our iconic, global food city so special.

06/15/2026

Take it from our Mayor: Food is just one of many reasons why Chicago is the best freaking city in the world 🌎

With our world-renowned and diverse culinary scene across all of our 77 neighborhoods, there’s no better place than Chicago to host the James Beard Awards year after year.

06/14/2026

HISTORY MADE ✅ This morning, just became the first person to run every single street in Chicago!

What started as an effort to explore the farthest reaches of Chicago soon turned into a journey the whole city cheered on through social media.

In seeing each of our 77 neighborhoods, Joabe made new friends every step of the way and deepened his love for Chicago. ❤️

06/13/2026

Last night at Summer Smash was a homecoming for Chicago's own Chief Keef 🫶

Lyrical Lemonade Summer Smash, the Midwest's premier hip-hip festival, continues on through this weekend at Bridgeview's SeatGeek Stadium.