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Leave the long lines of big-name grab 'n gos behind and hop into these local haunts for the liquid pep and overall charm.
Meat-eaters and vegans unite! These satiating restaurants provide the best of both worlds at a price you'll both devour.
Quick: You need an icebreaker. Or you need to look busy to avoid that guy whos been trying to buy you a drink. Enter: your childhood nostalgia.
When you’ve spent all day revved up on gallons of iced coffee (or all night revved up on something a little stronger), these off-the-El restrooms are what you're looking for.
You don't want to bike the Tour de France. These service-oriented shops will get your wheels in shape and teach you a thing or two about Chicago's bike culture.
The eats in this North suburb bring big-city flavor and variety in small-town charm.
Our Chicago favorites, from early-morning caffeine fixes to late-night ventures, in a quick-hit list.
Do you like crossing things off lists? How about winning free stuff? Then you need our 5 Bitchin' checklists. Go to all five, have the friendly manager stamp your paper, and send it to us to win merchandise, special access to Insider Chicago events, and more.
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Give us your 5 bitchin' whatever. We'll feature one submission each week and if we pick yours, you'll earn merchandise, special access to Insider Chicago events, and more.
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