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10/07/2026

TODAY. GAME 3. AT HOME. 🧦⚾️🖤🤍

Today at 3pm, the Chicago White Sox take on the Cleveland Guardians at Rate Field for the ALDS game 3. South Side, are you ready?!

📸: Barry Butler Photography

10/06/2026

A decade straight on top 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

Chicago has officially been named the Best Big City in the U.S. by Condé Nast Traveler readers for the 10th year in a row. Now let's celebrate.

This Saturday, 10/10, meet us on the Chicago Riverwalk at City Winery at 3 p.m. and celebrate this historic 10th win.

🔗 Tap the link below to read why Chicago has been named the Best Big City in the U.S. for 10 years in a row.
https://www.choosechicago.com/best-big-city/

10/06/2026

Aaaaaaand now, a perfect 10 city: Chicago. ❤️

🔗 Read why Chicago has been named the Best Big City in the U.S. for 10 years in a row: https://bit.ly/4AOrgXM

🎤: Tim Sinclair, public address announcer for the Chicago Bulls, Bears, and Fire
🎥: Joey Durr / Durr Creative

10/06/2026

Officially a perfect 10. 🏆 Chicago has been voted Best Big City in the U.S. by Condé Nast Traveler readers for an unprecedented 10 years in a row!

This year, nearly 800,000 readers voted on their favorite places in the world. The result was clear: Chicago a city that is truly Never Done, Never Outdone.

✨ Spread the news and share why you think Chicago is a perfect 10 with

We boast an undeniable food scene, iconic architecture, 77 unique neighborhoods, and world-class arts and culture, but our people make Chicago what it is more than anything else.

This is for you, Chicago. ❤️

🔗 Read what keeps Chicago on top year after year: https://bit.ly/4AOrgXM

10/05/2026

Things are about to get GOLDEN. 🍁

Chicago’s trees are getting ready to put on a pretty spectacular show, and there’s no shortage of places to take it all in. From lakefront parks to neighborhood streets, fall color is about to be everywhere.

🔗 Check out more top spots to catch peak fall around Chicago: https://bit.ly/3La78Hr

10/05/2026

Tomorrow 👀

10/04/2026

One week until the Chicago Marathon! 🏃‍♀️ Check out these signs from last year's marathon to inspire you to cheer on the athletes running throughout the city next Sunday, Oct. 11th.

🔗 Read the ultimate spectator guide to the 2026 Chicago Marathon: https://bit.ly/4dcXBO4

10/04/2026

Prost! Welcome to Chicago's largest Oktoberfest 🍺🥨

At this Fulton Market pop-up experience, you'll get a taste of Bavarian-style brats, beers, and cheer. Enjoy live bands, DJs, stein hoisting contests, and games (how long can you last on the spinning circle?!).

This is an all-ages experience, but you must be 21+ to drink!


📅 Open now through 10/24
📍 171 N Peoria St, Fulton Market

10/03/2026

If you’re looking for a little spooky fun this Halloween, why not take a tour through Chicago’s haunted side?

Explore haunted Chicago with top ghost tours and Halloween ghost tours, from historic haunts to spine-chilling stories across the city after dark.

10/02/2026

From the citywide Open House Chicago to the iconic Haunted Halsted Parade, there's a lot of free fun to be had in Chicago in October!

🔗 Check out 10 free things to do this month: https://bit.ly/2VYXkGW