Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Judy Koutsky covers adventure, luxury and family travel. Summer is one of the best times to visit Chicago because there are so many ...

St. Patrick's Day in Chicago brings loads of merrymakers into the Loop every year Need a break from the monotonous sights of winter in Chicago? Head to the North Shore for the Chicago Botanic ...

Chicago Greek festivals have the liveliest music, great food, and it’s one of the best ways to experience its Greek heritage. The Chicagoland area is home to lively celebrations of Greek culture ...

No city beats Chicago in ... for all manner of festivals and a vibrancy and sense of joy hang in the air. This year’s WBEZ Summer Guide covers not just the best events of the season, but also ...

Chicago Black Restaurant Week returns for its 10th year February 9-23. Created by Lauren Smith as a way to highlight and support local Black-owned businesses, the annual event sees participating ...

The best times to visit Chicago are April through May and between September and October, when the temperatures are warm, a variety of festivals ... Key Events: Summer is the most popular time ...

Leisure visitors in particular came to Chicago in droves this summer – buoyed by a packed calendar of concerts, events and festivals, total leisure hotel room demand increased by 8% compared to ...

Tickets go on sale on Feb. 6th at noon. Peso Pluma was the first to be confirmed for the 2025 festival. Last year, the Mexican musician's set was canceled after severe weather forced evacuations.

As for festival co-founder Mike Reed, whose Chicago-based company At Pluto put on the massive event every year ... Alanis Morrissette headlined last summer, but Reed and his producing team ...

Plan your summer adventures with the Chicago Sun-Times Summer Guide. We bring updates on the best festivals, trips, outdoor excursions and ways to keep cool. © 2025 ...

The news surprised many Chicago ... last summer, but Reed and his producing team already “had our fill” with the festival once it ended. Soon after wrapping the 2024 event, Condé Nast ...