Struan Hogg 
Looking for the best things to do in Chicago this weekend? Check out our complete neighborhood guide to the Lincoln Square Apple Fest, Navy Pier pop-ups, and Goose Island fall festivals from October 2–4.
Chicago’s Lakeview 60657 ZIP code is the No. 6 hottest moving destination in the U.S. Inside the North Side’s highly competitive real estate and rental market.
Chicago is easing into fall this weekend, and the city is not slowing down to do it. From September 25 to 27, neighborhoods across town are hosting everything from a 20-year-old jazz festival to a pumpkin patch with three full bars.
From Oktoberfest at St. Alphonsus to the 20th Hyde Park Jazz Fest and Jack’s Pumpkin Pop-Up, here is the ultimate guide to Chicago this weekend.
West Town, Chicago has officially been named the No. 18 coolest neighborhood in the world by Time Out Travel in its annual global roundup for 2026.
Every October 31st, Halsted Street shuts down for five blocks and fills with 300 costumed marchers, a 10,000-watt sound truck, and thousands of spectators who just want to see what everyone came up with this year.
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Lincoln Park is exactly where you need to go if you want to experience the authentic magic of Chicago.
We put together the ultimate local guide to the absolute best breakfast spots in downtown Chicago that actually live up to the hype.