Secret Guides

There’s snow place like Chicagoland. The autumn-winter transition has begun and the Midwest’s icy winter is now at our doorstep. More importantly, though, festive time in Chicago is in full…

Let there be light! With October and Halloween 2021 now behind us, Chicago is about to transition from autumnal delight to Christmas cheer. Of all the November and December events,…

There has never been a better time to take a break from screens and city clamor to appreciate the natural beauty of Illinois. Chicago’s wonderful cosmopolitanism means that locals and…

Make it a November to remember! Halloween has passed us by and the big holiday season is revving up for a festive time in Chicago. …

There is certainly no shortage of artistic talent in the Windy City! The consequence of a thriving artistic community is not just a plethora of…

We’re flipping out for fall! With the Autumn Equinox and Chicago’s breathtaking Chicagohenge spectacle now behind us, October is here and we have a month of Chicago in fall ahead.

Make it a September to Remember. September is here and the summer’s weather is about to transition into autumn cheer. We’ve been treated to an erratic summer with sunshine and…

“Going to Chicago was like going out of the world.” —Muddy Waters 2020 will go down in history as a year plagued with negative superlatives, unprecedented events, and months of…

With summer in full swing, there’s plenty going on in the Windy City! Somehow, we’re already at the beginning of a new month, which means there are a plethora of…

Because the best things in life are free. There’s no doubt Chicago is full of fun things to discover, but sometimes it can get a little pricey. Luckily, there are…