For about 10 years, the Fireside hosted popular all-ages punk and rock shows, before being converted back into a bowling alley. Leer más.
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama selected the historic building for their wedding reception more than a decade ago. Leer más.
The Lincoln Park Zoo is free and open 365 days a year. http://bit.ly/alwaysfree Leer más.
This massive pillar was commenced in 1815 and completed in 1829. It is the first monument dedicated to the “Father of our Country." There are 228 steps to the top.
Built originally as an ice factory, the Fireside Bowl was converted into bowling alleys in the 1940s, when bowling was a favorite Chicago leisure pursuit. Leer más.
In the movie The Break-Up (2006), Gary (Vince Vaughan) and Brooke (Jennifer Anniston) get into a disagreement over Couples Bowling, in scenes shot at the Fireside Bowl. Leer más.
After the success of the Cork Wine Bar, Diane Gross and Khalid Pitts opened this wine shop/take-out hybrid. The garlic-and-herb marinated fried chicken is perfect as a picnic centerpiece, hot or cold.
The Shady Lady, another sleek punk-tinged bar, is opening next door to Angels & Kings.
The White Sox may be the only team in the league that's had to wear shorts as a part of their uniform: owner Bill Veeck introduced the shorts in 1976. Leer más.
The retired uniform numbers of seven players are displayed at U.S. Cellular Field: Luke Appling, Nellie Fox, Minnie Minoso, Luis Aparicio, Ted Lyons, Billy Pierce and Carlton Fisk. Leer más.
U.S. Cellular Field opened on April 18, 1991, across the street from old White Sox Park / Comiskey Park, which was built in 1910. Leer más.
Catch a movie or two at the Chicago International Film Festival.More than 100 films will be shown, but the only one known now is Ed Norton and Robert De Niro’s prison thriller Stone. Oct 7–21 Leer más.
Absolutely without question the best way to see the sights in just 90 minutes...and get a fascinating history lesson, too!
Prime is the city's most star-studded, slam-packed steakhouse. Some say there are better steaks to be had in town, but the place is perpetually packed for a reason. [Eater 38 Member] Leer más.
July 12, 1979 was Disco Demolition Night in Comisky / Sox Park. DJ Steve Dahl detonated disco records, but the promotional event, caused a riot when fans stormed the field. Leer más.
In "My Best Friend's Wedding" (1997), Julianne (Julia Robert) character goes to a White Sox Game with her best friend Michael (Dermot Mulroney) because his fiancée's father owns the team. Leer más.
