31 Best Things to Do in Chicago and the Suburbs in August 2023

Those sweet summer days we’ve waited for all year long are flying by. In the spirit of squeezing all we can from Chicago’s most spectacular season, we’ve compiled the best things to do in Chicago and the suburbs this August. Don’t forget to tag us in your posts on Instagram @betterchicago All Month No Man’s […]

Chicago’s Best Live Music in August (Plus Spotify Playlist)

End your summer on a high note — literally — with Chicago’s must-see live music in August. Don’t miss the hot summer playlist too.  Tall Heights Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Aug. 1 The Boston-based progressive folk duo of singer/guitarist Tim Harrington and singer/cellist Paul Wright deliver understated yet harmoniously emotive music. Their upcoming album “Neptune” arrives Aug. 19, […]

Best of 2014: Cast Your Votes Now!

August is just around the corner and so is our annual “Best Of” edition, brimming with reader picks from fashion and shopping to fitness and entertainment. The polls are now CLOSED, and we’re busy counting the votes! Look for our Best of 2014 winners in the August magazine.