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Bad Bunny, Common, Elton John, The Weeknd and Pitbull, all of whom are on our list of the 35 best concerts in Chicago for summer 2022

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John Mayer, Justin Bieber and Lorde are all coming to Chicago in spring 2022. We rounded up our favorite concerts of the season.

The Best Concerts Coming to Chicago This Spring

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Where to Try Your Hand at Winter Olympic Sports in and Around Chicago

Where to Try Your Hand at Winter Olympic Sports in and Around Chicago

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Chicago’s Biggest TikTok Sensation Is a Dad Who Works for the Electric Company

Chicago’s Biggest TikTok Sensation Is a Dad Who Works for the Electric Company

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