July 2026

• I paid $20 to argue with strangers in Old Town—and it was surprisingly heartwarming
• Chicago's air quality is among the worst in the country today—here's why
• The 25 best outdoor restaurants and patios in Chicago right now
• July 2026 events calendar for Chicago
• Chicago Air and Water Show 2026: Everything you need to know
• Where to watch the Chicago Air and Water Show 2026
• The best things to do in Chicago this weekend
• The best free things to do in Chicago this month
• The best things to do in Chicago this week
• Images of Faith: 3000 Years of Spiritual Expressions in Mexico
• TEDxChicago
• City Market IRL
• Chicago Story Fest
• Hot Dog Eating Competition at Wiener Circle
• SpaDerma | Lincoln Park
• Chicago River Swim
• Midway 5K Run & Walk
• Heritage Trail Mercantile Warehouse Sale
• 40th Slamiversary of the Poetry Slam
• Purple Pickle Party
• The best festivals in Chicago for 2026, from music fests to street fairs
• The Chicago Bears are getting their very own Hallmark Christmas movie
• Manchamanteles
• Little Lark
• Big Star
• The 28 best museums in Chicago
• Prosperity is palpable at the Obama Presidential Center
• The Allegro Royal Sonesta Hotel
• Don’t want to pay for a pricey Chicago River cruise? Book this $10 ride instead.
• The best August 2026 events in Chicago
• The Talbott
• Chicago is named the worst city for bedbugs—again
• Here’s what to know about the WNBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago
• The World Naked Bike Ride returns to Chicago this weekend: Date, route and how to join
• Your guide to World Naked Bike Ride Chicago 2026
• PSA: Robot manicures have landed in Chicago
• Obama Presidential Center
• Chicago just ranked as one of the top U.S. cities to visit in 2026
• Pokémon Trade Day & Mini Expo
• Wrigley Field
• Goodwaves Music Festival & Conference
• WNBA All-Star Weekend
• Navy Pier is going to offer free Centennial Wheel rides starting tomorrow, courtesy of the fog that ruined the Fourth of July
• A new exhibit celebrates Chicago's dive bars
• Horner BrewFest
• The 44 most iconic Chicago attractions
• Chicago Cultural Center | Chicago, IL
• Navy Pier
• Ping Tom Memorial Park
• Chicago was just named the 4th most beautiful city in the world, beating Paris, Lisbon and Rio de Janeiro
• A new round of tickets to the sold-out Obama Center museum will be available this Wednesday
• Where to celebrate the World Cup in Chicago: Watch parties, specials and freebies
• CTA train lines are getting their own ice cream pops this summer—and yes, there’s a Blue Moon Blue Line flavor
• The 22 best Chicago Riverwalk and waterfront restaurants
• Kitty's Cosmopolitan Club
• The 29 best bars in Chicago—the official ranking
• The 51 best things to do in Chicago right now
• Centennial Wheel at Navy Pier
• The 32 best restaurants in Chicago right now
• Taste of Chicago 2026: Everything you need to know
• Chicago events calendar for 2026
• June 2027 events calendar for Chicago
• Portillo’s rolled out a bold new hot dog just in time for America’s 250th—but only for a limited time
• 14 things to do over Fourth of July weekend in Chicago