Bars
Amateur Night: Best Places To Take The Stage In Chicago
Do you have a comedy routine you’d like to try out or feel like sharing your latest poetry? Head to one of these open mics in Chicago to show off your stuff.
Best Ballroom Dance Studios In Chicago
Learn elegance and technique while having fun! Dance at some of Chicago’s best ballroom dance studios.
Best Happy Hours Every Week Night In Chicago
You don’t have to head straight home after the office. Unwind at some of these Chicago-area restaurants and enjoy daily food and drink specials.
Best Upcoming Pub Crawls In Chicago
Make the most out of your pub crawl experience in Chicago by choosing a crawl with a theme you can related to.
Best Voice Lessons In Chicago
Is learning to sing a longtime dream of yours? Make it come true by learning to sing with some of the best instructors in the Chicago area.
Best Outdoor Concerts To Look Forward To This Summer In Chicago
From a spring concert set among an historic home to a summer-long festival, Chicago is the place to be for music lovers. Check out the following performances the next time you’re in the mood to hear a live concert.
Get With The Beat With The Best Vocal Groups In Chicago
Whether you are in the mood for a cappella renditions of your favorite songs or just want to listen to choral music, the Chicagoland area has plenty of groups to find what you’re looking for.
Tips On Fitting A Swimsuit To Your Body Type From A Chicago Expert
Chicago-area model Autumn Broviak offers tips on how to find this season’s best swimwear for your body type.
Best Wedding Bands In Chicago
To get your guests on their feet during your wedding, consider getting a live band to perform. From traditional favorites to the latest hits, these bands will keep your reception rocking.
Best Local Female Musicians In Chicago
Whether you’re looking for a free concert during your lunch break or want to unwind with friends at a jazz club, the following female musicians based in Chicago offer a great way to experience music.
Best Bars To Watch College Basketball In Chicago
Are you ready for the Big Dance? Come March 19, basketball fans across Chicago will be ready for the 2013 college basketball tournament. If you’re looking for a great place to catch a game, then check out the following sports bars.
Chicago Magazine’s Top 100 Bars
The staff of Chicago Magazine has done the drinking research. They put together the 100 best bars in Chicago.
Best Bars With Heated Patios In Chicago
These are the five best bars with heated patios in Chicago that you can enjoy during the cold seasons.
Best Bars With Christmas Lights Year-Round
Christmas may only come once a year, but the bars featured below like to stay in the spirit all year long. With twinkling Christmas lights hung every day there’s a cozy boost in store for you whenever you’re in the mood for a little holiday magic.
Best Bars For Black Wednesday In Chicago
If looking to drink and hang out with friends or family members over the Thanksgiving holiday, then check out the best bars for Black Wednesday in Chicago.
Best Bars Where You Can Drink Away Your Election Night Pain
Listen, I won’t be talking about bars that will keep you up-to-date with the poll statistics as you slowly sip on a glass of pinot WHO-THE-HECK-CARES (a nice vintage wine). The bars below are bars you can go to and drink so much you’ll forget that there are elections or, heck, even presidents. If you were looking for a place you could talk politics with the other patrons, then leave now. This is not the article for you. If you feel like you need a place to hide, then I know a few spots for you…
Best Bars And Nightclubs With Retro Nights In Chicago
How about a twist for date night or a night out with your friends? Try out a retro theme at a Chicago-area restaurant or bar.
Best Anti-Football Bars In Chicago
Want to get away from the Sunday football crowd? Check out the following bars for a sports-free venue.
Best Bartending Classes In Chicago
As a bartender, you can be the go-to person at a restaurant or party. Pick up skills as a bartender with these schools and start a new career or embrace a popular hobby.
2 Stabbed, 1 Beaten Outside Division Street Bars
Two men were stabbed and another was battered early Sunday on Division near State, outside a stretch of popular bars on the Near North Side.
Most Popular News
- Lightning Strikes Damage Two Homes OvernightAt least two homes in the Chicago area were struck by lightning overnight as heavy thunderstorms plowed through the region.94
- Police Seek Help Identifying Female Homicide VictimPolice are asking for help to identify the body of woman or teen girl found strangled and badly burned in a Northwest Side Avondale neighborhood Dumpster Sunday night.137
- Chicago Red Cross Joining Tornado Relief Effort In OklahomaThe American Red Cross of Greater Chicago has begun mobilizing to help with the relief effort in Oklahoma, after a devastating tornado killed dozens of people.209
- Should Indoor Sprinklers Be Mandatory For New Homes?Safety advocates say new construction should include indoor sprinklers to make homes more fireproof. CBS 2's Chris Martinez looks at both sides of the debate.149
- Cop Shoots Trucker In Parking Lot Of Merrillville, Ind. Planned ParenthoodA police-involved shooting occurred in the parking lot of a Planned Parenthood office in Merrillville, Ind. Monday afternoon.254
- 25 Years Ago, Laurie Dann Went On Deadly Rampage On North ShoreIt was 25 years ago today when a tragedy unfolded in Winnetka.246
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