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# Choose Chicago: Welcome Home

> Chicago is celebrating its 9th year as the Best Big City in the U\.S\.\! Explore iconic attractions, hidden gems, and travel guides\. Plan the perfect Chicago trip\!

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## Posts
- [Things to do in Chicago this weekend](https://www.choosechicago.com/blog/special-events/things-to-do-in-chicago-this-weekend/)
- [International Jazz Day 2026 is coming to Chicago](https://www.choosechicago.com/blog/music/international-jazz-day-2026-is-coming-to-chicago/)
- [Millennium Park Summer Film Series](https://www.choosechicago.com/articles/festivals-special-events/millennium-park-summer-film-series/)
- [24 hours in downtown Chicago](https://www.choosechicago.com/articles/itineraries/24-hours-in-downtown-chicago/)
- [Your guide to Chicago lake and river boat tours](https://www.choosechicago.com/articles/tours-and-attractions/find-the-chicago-boat-tour-for-you/)

## Venues
- [Lillstreet Art Center](https://www.choosechicago.com/venue/lillstreet-art-center/)
- [The Grand Ball Room](https://www.choosechicago.com/venue/the-grand-ball-room/)
- [Forum 301 Chicago](https://www.choosechicago.com/venue/forum-301-chicago/)
- [Holtschnieder Peformance Center](https://www.choosechicago.com/venue/holtschnieder-peformance-center/)
- [Chez Venue \- 247 E Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60611](https://www.choosechicago.com/venue/chez-venue-247-e-ontario-st-chicago-il-60611/)

## Organizers
- [Young Irish Fellowship Club of Chicago](https://www.choosechicago.com/organizer/young-irish-fellowship-club-of-chicago/)
- [Shyfox Productions](https://www.choosechicago.com/organizer/shyfox-productions/)
- [Don't Tell Dada](https://www.choosechicago.com/organizer/dont-tell-dada/)
- [Chicago Food \& City Tours](https://www.choosechicago.com/organizer/chicago-food-city-tours-4/)
- [Adams Theatre Company](https://www.choosechicago.com/organizer/adams-theatre-company/)

## Events
- [May Fair](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/may-fair-2/)
- [Remy Bumppo Theatre Company Presents the Return of Readings on Ravenswood](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/remy-bumppo-theatre-company-presents-the-return-of-readings-on-ravenswood/2026-05-11/)
- [Remy Bumppo Theatre Company Presents the Return of Readings on Ravenswood](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/remy-bumppo-theatre-company-presents-the-return-of-readings-on-ravenswood/2026-05-04/)
- [Remy Bumppo Theatre Company Presents the Return of Readings on Ravenswood](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/remy-bumppo-theatre-company-presents-the-return-of-readings-on-ravenswood/2026-05-04/)
- [Cravings on Clark 2026](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/cravings-on-clark-2026/)

## Deals
- [10% off food and beverage to all students and 15% off to all front line employees](https://www.choosechicago.com/deal/10-off-food-and-beverage-to-all-students-and-15-off-to-all-front-line-employees/)
- [MoCP at Fifty: Collecting Through the Decades](https://www.choosechicago.com/deal/mocp-at-fifty-collecting-through-the-decades/)
- [Free Admission Days](https://www.choosechicago.com/deal/free-admission-days-13/)
- [Buy Admission Online and Save $2](https://www.choosechicago.com/deal/buy-admission-online-and-save-2/)
- [Save $250 on venue rental](https://www.choosechicago.com/deal/save-250-on-venue-rental/)

## Listings
- [Vitality Band Chicago](https://www.choosechicago.com/listing/vitality-band-chicago/)
- [Valley Expo \& Displays](https://www.choosechicago.com/listing/valley-expo-displays/)
- [The Riviera Theatre](https://www.choosechicago.com/listing/the-riviera-theatre/)
- [Sound Investment AV](https://www.choosechicago.com/listing/moonlight-studios-3/)
- [Park West](https://www.choosechicago.com/listing/park-west/)

## Meeting Article
- [A conversation with Mandy Davis, Vice President of Meetings at ASCO](https://www.choosechicago.com/meeting-planners/plan-your-chicago-meeting/chicago-meeting-ideas/a-conversation-with-mandy-davis-vice-president-of-meetings-at-asco/)
- [McCormick Place meetings: 2026 news and updates](https://www.choosechicago.com/meeting-planners/plan-your-chicago-meeting/chicago-meeting-ideas/mccormick-place-meetings-2026-news-and-updates/)
- [Meet women\-owned Chicago businesses for your next event](https://www.choosechicago.com/meeting-planners/plan-your-chicago-meeting/chicago-meeting-ideas/meet-women-owned-chicago-businesses/)
- [What's new in Chicago in 2026](https://www.choosechicago.com/meeting-planners/plan-your-chicago-meeting/chicago-meeting-ideas/whats-new-in-chicago/)
- [Chicago team building ideas for meetings and corporate events](https://www.choosechicago.com/meeting-planners/plan-your-chicago-meeting/chicago-meeting-ideas/chicago-team-building-experiences/)

## Neighborhoods
- [Pullman](https://www.choosechicago.com/neighborhoods/humboldt-park/pullman/): The city’s first National Monument is a must\-see experience for history and architecture buffs\.
- [Old Town](https://www.choosechicago.com/neighborhoods/old-town/): Here you can find a legendary improv theatre, some of the city’s hottest bars, and loads of charm\.
- [Hyde Park](https://www.choosechicago.com/neighborhoods/hyde-park/): This cultural hub is home to globally renowned museums and popular parks and beaches\.
- [South Loop](https://www.choosechicago.com/neighborhoods/south-loop/): Feast your eyes on massive murals, absorb fascinating history, and wander an iconic lakefront park\.
- [Bridgeport](https://www.choosechicago.com/neighborhoods/bridgeport/): Home to the Chicago White Sox, this neighborhood has a burgeoning arts scene and excellent dining options\.

## Destination News
- [The Destination: December 2019](https://www.choosechicago.com/about-us/the-destination-newsletter/december-2019/)
- [The Destination: September 2019](https://www.choosechicago.com/about-us/the-destination-newsletter/september-2019/)
- [The Destination: October 2019](https://www.choosechicago.com/about-us/the-destination-newsletter/october-2019/)
- [The Destination: February 2020](https://www.choosechicago.com/about-us/the-destination-newsletter/february-2020/)
- [The Destination: May 2019](https://www.choosechicago.com/about-us/the-destination-newsletter/may-2019/)

## Media News
- [The Soundtrack of Our City: Highlights from the All for the Love of Chicago Roundtable](https://www.choosechicago.com/press-media/press-releases/the-soundtrack-of-our-city-highlights-from-the-all-for-the-love-of-chicago-roundtable/)
- [Choose Chicago Tourism and Global Development team visits London to promote Chicago and Route 66 centennial](https://www.choosechicago.com/press-media/press-releases/choose-chicago-tourism-and-global-development-team-visits-london-to-promote-chicago-and-route-66-centennial/): A series of high\-profile industry events in London has provided valuable opportunities to strengthen relationships with key travel trade partners and raise Chicago’s profile within the UK/Ireland market\.
- [Choose Chicago secures extension of James Beard Awards® ceremonies through 2028, reinforcing city’s culinary leadership](https://www.choosechicago.com/press-media/press-releases/choose-chicago-secures-extension-of-james-beard-awards-ceremonies-through-2028-reinforcing-citys-culinary-leadership/): As the official destination sponsor, Choose Chicago joined the James Beard Foundation® to announce that the James Beard Awards ceremonies will continue to be held in Chicago through 2028\.
- [Choose Chicago announces several internal advancements to accelerate growth and global competitiveness](https://www.choosechicago.com/press-media/press-releases/choose-chicago-announces-several-internal-advancements-to-accelerate-growth-and-global-competitiveness/)
- [City Of Chicago and Choose Chicago to lead Chicago 250 commemoration, celebrating the history and soul of America](https://www.choosechicago.com/press-media/press-releases/city-of-chicago-and-choose-chicago-to-lead-chicago-250-commemoration-celebrating-the-history-and-soul-of-america/)

## Partner Insights \& Updates
- [Partner Insights \& Updates: September 2022](https://www.choosechicago.com/partners/help-resources/partner-insights-and-updates/september-2022/)
- [Partner Insights \& Updates: October 2022](https://www.choosechicago.com/partners/help-resources/partner-insights-and-updates/october-2022/)
- [Partner Insights \& Updates: July 2023](https://www.choosechicago.com/partners/help-resources/partner-insights-and-updates/july-2023/)
- [Partner Insights \& Updates: December 2023](https://www.choosechicago.com/partners/help-resources/partner-insights-and-updates/december-2023/)
- [Partner Insights \& Updates: June 2023](https://www.choosechicago.com/partners/help-resources/partner-insights-and-updates/june-2023/)

## Travel News
- [Chicago news and updates for travel professionals: October 2025](https://www.choosechicago.com/travel-trade/news/chicago-news-and-updates-for-travel-professionals-october-2025/)
- [Chicago news and updates for travel professionals: July 2025](https://www.choosechicago.com/travel-trade/news/chicago-news-and-updates-for-travel-professionals-july-2025/)
- [Chicago news and updates for travel professionals: April 2025](https://www.choosechicago.com/travel-trade/news/chicago-news-and-updates-for-travel-professionals-april-2025/)
- [Chicago news and updates for travel professionals: January 2025](https://www.choosechicago.com/travel-trade/news/chicago-news-and-updates-for-travel-professionals-january-2025/)
- [Chicago news and updates for travel professionals: October 2024](https://www.choosechicago.com/travel-trade/news/chicago-news-and-updates-for-travel-professionals-october-2024/)

## What's New
- [What’s New and Happening in Chicago Winter/Spring 2026](https://www.choosechicago.com/press-media/whats-new-in-chicago/whats-new-and-happening-in-chicago-winter-spring-2026/)
- [What’s New and Happening in Chicago – Fall 2025 / Winter 2026](https://www.choosechicago.com/press-media/whats-new-in-chicago/whats-new-and-happening-in-chicago-fall-2025-winter-2026/)
- [What’s New and Happening in Chicago – Summer/Fall 2025](https://www.choosechicago.com/press-media/whats-new-in-chicago/whats-new-and-happening-in-chicago-summer-fall-2025/)
- [What’s New and Happening in Chicago – Winter/Spring 2025](https://www.choosechicago.com/press-media/whats-new-in-chicago/whats-new-and-happening-in-chicago-winter-spring-2025/)
- [What’s new and happening in Chicago – Fall/Winter 2024](https://www.choosechicago.com/press-media/whats-new-in-chicago/whats-new-and-happening-in-chicago-fall-winter-2024/)

## Series
- [Remy Bumppo Theatre Company Presents the Return of Readings on Ravenswood, May 4 \- June 15](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/series/remy-bumppo-theatre-company-presents-the-return-of-readings-on-ravenswood-may-4-june-15/)
- [Wicker Park Farmers Market](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/series/wicker-park-farmers-market/)
- [Uncle Vanya](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/series/uncle-vanya/)
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- [Trading Card Con](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/series/trading-card-con/)

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