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Chicago Weed Legalization

How Well Do You Really Know Chicago’s New Cannabis Laws?

You can now legally get high in the great state of Illinois — provided you know a few simple rules

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All the Places in Chicago Where You Can Drink and Holiday Shop at the Same Time

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The Entire History of Chicago Theater, In One Book

Kohler Waters

Kohler’s New Chicago Spa Is a Temple to Water, Warmth and Relaxation

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Architecture & Real Estate

All the Top-Secret Buildings You Can Enter During Open House Chicago 2019

Chicago Fall Concerts

The 24 Chicago Concerts That Matter From Now Until 2020

Art on theMART will unveil new projections by Charles Atlas at EXPO 2019

The 10 Exhibits — Some Big, Some Small — To See at EXPO Chicago

Chicago Tool Library

Chicago’s New Tool Library Is Awesome, Exactly What It Sounds Like

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Chicago Writer Barry Pearce Shares the 5 Books That Changed His Life

End of summer Chicago Outings

13 Kickass End-of-Summer Outings in Chicago, Organized by Drake Lyrics

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How to Ride an E-Scooter in Chicago Without Dying

Tom Miller's "Seeking Chicago" explores the city's rich architectural legacy

Chicago’s 5 Most Underrated Architectural Landmarks

Wiz Khalifa will be performing with French Montana in July

The 25 Best Outdoor Concerts Coming to Chicago This Summer

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5 Late-Night Options in Chicago That Don’t Involve a Nightclub

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The Best Graphic Novels and Comic Books Set in Chicago

The Arts Club of Chicago

Five Lesser-Known Museums Every Chicagoan Must Visit

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Michelin-Starred Chef Sarah Grueneberg Names Her 7 Favorite Chicago Meals

Michelin-Starred Chef Sarah Grueneberg Names Her 7 Favorite Chicago Meals

Japan’s Beloved Whisky Highball Machines Are Taking Over Chicago

Japan’s Beloved Whisky Highball Machines Are Taking Over Chicago

What to Expect at the Largest Spirits-Only Auction in US History

What to Expect at the Largest Spirits-Only Auction in US History

A Crash Course in Mezcal From Chicago’s Resident Agave Whisperer

A Crash Course in Mezcal From Chicago’s Resident Agave Whisperer

Table Stakes: February

Table Stakes: February

Six Chicago Developments Offering Truly Unique Building Amenities

Six Chicago Developments Offering Truly Unique Building Amenities

10 Chefs Share Their Best Tips for Eating Like a King While You Travel

10 Chefs Share Their Best Tips for Eating Like a King While You Travel

The 6 Best Restaurants That Opened in Chicago This January

The 6 Best Restaurants That Opened in Chicago This January

The Perfect Chicago Valentine’s Getaway for Every Budget and Timetable

The Perfect Chicago Valentine’s Getaway for Every Budget and Timetable

5 Chicago Pizzerias That Double As Excellent Date Spots

5 Chicago Pizzerias That Double As Excellent Date Spots

This Date Plan Involves a Million-Ball Ball Pit, and Other Jovial Things

Arts & Entertainment

This Date Plan Involves a Million-Ball Ball Pit, and Other Jovial Things

The Greatest Party in Chicago History Has Been Resurrected

The Greatest Party in Chicago History Has Been Resurrected

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