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5 Chicago Architecture Boat Tours Locals Actually Recommend (And The $10 Budget Option)

by Struan Hogg

The 7 best Chicago architecture boat tours, ranked by locals. From the volunteer-led gold standard to the niche fireboat tour. A local’s guide.

We Asked Locals For The Worst Things About Living In Chicago. They Didn’t Hold Back!

by Struan Hogg

We asked Chicago locals what they hate most about living here. The 13 answers were specific, hilarious, and accurate. From dibs to the L mystery drip.

Most Photogenic Places In Chicago

We Asked Locals For The Most Photogenic Places In Chicago – Here Are The Winners!

by Lamija Memidzan

Looking for that perfect Chicago photo? We went straight to the source. Locals reveal the most stunning, photogenic places in the city, perfect for tourists who want to skip the tourist traps and capture the real Chicago.

Best Chicago Driving Tips

We Asked Locals For Their Best Chicago Driving Tips – Here’s What They Said!

by Rhita Koubbi

Don’t let Chicago traffic ruin your trip. We asked locals for the driving secrets every tourist needs to know to navigate the city without the stress.

We Asked Locals For Their Favorite Valentine’s Day Restaurants In Chicago – And The Results Are In.

by Rhita Koubbi

Find Chicago’s best Valentine’s Day restaurants—as chosen by 70k+ locals. Skip the tourist traps and discover the city’s most romantic spots, from stunning downtown eateries to cozy neighborhood BYOBs.

11 Things People Wish They Knew Before Moving to Chicago

by Struan Hogg

The 11 things locals wish you knew before moving to Chicago. From the grid system to the corn sweat to the seasonal depression. A real local’s guide.

24 World-Changing Inventions You Had No Idea Came From Chicago

by Rhita Koubbi

What do the atomic bomb, the TV remote, and the brownie have in common? It’s not a trick question. The … Read more

Chicagoans Reveal Their Best (and Worst) Celebrity Encounters — And Wow, Some of These Are WILD

by Rhita Koubbi

From Jerry Springer’s limo to R. Kelly’s Navy Pier meltdown, locals are spilling the tea on celebrity encounters. Chicago isn’t … Read more

10 Things Chicago Locals Wish Tourists Would Stop Doing!

by Struan Hogg

JJust like any major city, Chicago has its own set of unwritten rules — and breaking them can quickly make … Read more

25 Crazy Facts About Chicago You Probably Didn’t Know

by Lamija Memidzan

Chicago isn’t just deep-dish pizza, skyscrapers, and Cubs games. The city has a history that’s wild, weird, and downright unbelievable … Read more

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