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One Day in a City > Chicago

One Day in Chicago Itinerary

December 1, 2020 By Gina
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A perfect one day in Chicago itinerary should include time spent at the Chicago Riverwalk

A Local Shares Her Top Things to Do in Chicago in 24 Hours or Less If you’ve got one day in Chicago, this itinerary is your ultimate guide to the windy city. This Chicago itinerary was written by a local, so you’ll have the inside scoop on this city’s best kept … [Read more...]

Chicago Style Hot Dog at Portillo’s

November 2, 2020 By Gina
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An eclectic mix of toppings (at least to me) makes up a Chicago style hot dog.

Trying a Chicago Style Hot Dog at Portillo's in Downtown Chicago: No Ketchup, but Something Better Along with deep dish pizza, hot dogs are one of the food items most people think of when it comes to Chicago. Despite my knowledge that hot dogs were a big deal in Chicago, I’d … [Read more...]

How to Have an Epic Girls Weekend in Chicago

May 17, 2023 By Gina
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The streets of Chicago all lit up at night are a lovely and magnificent sight to see.

A big city like Chicago is a great location if you are planning a girl’s weekend trip. Sometimes you just need the time to get away from the realities of life and while we all love our families and significant others, sometimes you just have to have the escape of having a few … [Read more...]

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