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10/17/2026

This is what slowing down in the Chicago Northwest suburbs looks like. 🌲

Busse Woods—officially known as the Ned Brown Preserve—is a nearly 3,500-acre escape in Elk Grove Village, with paved trails, peaceful lakes, forest preserves and a famous elk pasture. Spend the day biking, walking, kayaking or fishing, or simply find a quiet spot to reconnect with nature.

Pinball Expo returns to the Chicago Northwest suburbs October 14–17 at Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel! E...
10/13/2026

Pinball Expo returns to the Chicago Northwest suburbs October 14–17 at Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel!

Explore 500+ pinball machines, including rare finds and debut models, while enjoying tournaments, seminars, autograph sessions, costume contests and more. Founded in 1985, Pinball Expo is the longest-running event dedicated to pinball. This year’s show is ready to bring four days of pinball, friendly competition, and classic arcade fun to Schaumburg.

Find event details and plan your visit at the link below.

10/09/2026

A hidden gem in the Chicago Northwest suburbs, Garibaldi's Italian Eatery brought the first NY-style pizza by the slice to Chicago. 🍕

Now celebrating 50 years, Garibaldi’s is welcoming its next chapter with Brian—the founder’s son, who grew up making pizzas there—officially taking over. Watch the pizza-making process, then see why Philly cheesesteaks, homemade Italian ice and more have made this family-owned spot a local favorite.

10/08/2026

Pierogi Day is a great excuse to settle into the cozy Polish Highlands atmosphere at U Gazdy Restaurant in Wood Dale. 🥟

Try the potato and cheese, meat, or sauerkraut and mushroom pierogi—then add your favorite sauce or topping and make a meal of it. U Gazdy has been serving homemade Polish cuisine in the Chicago Northwest suburbs since 2007.

Have you been to U Gazdy? Tell us your favorite pierogi filling below!

Fall foliage season is the perfect excuse to take the scenic route through the Chicago Northwest suburbs. �Swipe through...
10/06/2026

Fall foliage season is the perfect excuse to take the scenic route through the Chicago Northwest suburbs. ďż˝

Swipe through for a few of our favorite places to watch the leaves change this time of year. Tell us your favorite spot in the comments below!

World Tourism Day is a great excuse to explore the Chicago Northwest suburbs! Swipe through for a taste of what’s waitin...
09/27/2026

World Tourism Day is a great excuse to explore the Chicago Northwest suburbs!

Swipe through for a taste of what’s waiting across all eight communities: performances at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre in Arlington Heights; outdoor adventures at Busse Woods in Village of Elk Grove Village, Illinois; local b**r at Church Street Brewing Company in Itasca; scenic outdoor spaces in City of Rolling Meadows; w**e at Lynfred Winery in Roselle; shopping at Woodfield Mall and art and culture at Trickster Cultural Center in Schaumburg; local experiences in Village of Streamwood; and Polish favorites at U Gazdy Restaurant in Wood Dale.

Plan a day trip—or a weekend of exploring—and find more things to do at https://www.chicagonorthwest.com/

Spending the day at the Presidents Cup? Keep your evening plans close to the action.Just minutes from Medinah Country Cl...
09/25/2026

Spending the day at the Presidents Cup? Keep your evening plans close to the action.

Just minutes from Medinah Country Club, Chicago Northwest suburbs offer plenty of great places to enjoy dinner, drinks or a casual bite after a day of golf. Choose from Italian favorites at Antonios Ristorante , Buon Johnny, and RoccoVino's Italian Restaurant - Elk Grove Village, Greek cuisine at NAXOS A Greek Island Restaurant, Sicilian-inspired dishes Cefalu Seaside Sicilian, casual American fare at Fox & Turtle, game-day favorites at Real Time Sports and pizza at Tree Guys Pizza Pub.

Take a look at eight nearby restaurants to consider during Presidents Cup week, and explore even more dining options at https://www.chicagonorthwest.com/restaurants/

Golf may be the main event, but dinner deserves a tee time, too. If you’re in town for the Presidents Cup at Medinah Cou...
09/25/2026

Golf may be the main event, but dinner deserves a tee time, too.

If you’re in town for the Presidents Cup at Medinah Country Club, make a night of it with some of Chicago Northwest’s standout fine dining. From perfectly prepared steaks and impressive w**e lists to upscale Italian and Brazilian-style dining, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate a day on the course.

➡️ Swipe for a few places worth adding to your Presidents Cup itinerary, including Perry's Steakhouse & Grille Schaumburg-Chicago, The Capital Grille, Chicago Prime Steakhouse, Morton's The Steakhouse, Chicago Prime Italian, Wildfire Schaumburg, Shaw's Crab House - Schaumburg, and Fogo de Chão.

🍽 Find more fine dining near Medinah: https://www.chicagonorthwest.com/restaurants/fine-dining/

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