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Discover 100 unforgettable FREE summer activities for kids in Chicago! From specific park events to hidden gems, find unique and fun things to do with your family this summer without spending a dime.

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Our writers and critics make their Top 10 lists and recommendations for this season’s TV, movies, music, theater, books, dance events, concerts, food festivals and more. Here are all of the ...

There are activities we can’t wait to experience here each summer — catching a concert in a park; watching Buckingham Fountain’s majestic water display explode 150 feet into the air; taking a dip to ...

Our writers and critics make their Top 10 lists and recommendations for this season’s TV, movies, music, theater, books, dance events, concerts, food festivals and more. Here are all of the ...

With branches all over the city, from Albany Park to Wrightwood—Ashburn, the Chicago Public Library is a helpful resource and ...

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In search of opportunity, some young South and West siders are turning hobbies into side hustles, building skills for ...