CHICAGO (CBS) -- Beginning in less than two weeks, the Democratic National Convention will bring some 50,000 visitors to Chicago—and one of the Democratic Party's goals is to get those visitors out of ...

It might be known as the Windy City for a different reason, but there are so many fun things to do in Chicago that’ll blow you away. From ballroom dancing and helicopter rides to tasting tours of ...

Chicago’s vibrant music scene traces back to the early 20th century when it became the go-to destination for jazz and blues musicians, artists who helped set the stage for the next century of popular ...

If you buy something from a link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Tourists rarely make it out of Downtown Chicago to explore what the city’s neighborhoods have to offer, and ...

Lollapalooza came to Chicago in 2005 and it's been here ever since. The four-day-long event typically attracts 100,000 people each day to Grant Park. What do big summer events and festivals mean for ...

The Chicago Travel and Adventure Show is at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois. Tickets in ...

In today’s Chicago, buzzwords such as “equitable” and “engagement” are virtual necessities if you want to please City Hall. Sometimes they have worth; sometime they make no sense at all. And even ...

Boosted by major events, Chicago was once again a “toddling town” for tourists last year, welcoming 55.3 million visitors, up 6.5% over 2023 and setting a post-pandemic high, according to data ...