Illinois is packed with famous landmarks that draw millions of visitors every year, but not all of them live up to the hype.

So, in between the big attractions, I’ve tracked down some wonderfully weird and whimsical stops that show off Chicago’s ...

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In terms of Chicago tourist attractions, few things rival Anish Kapoor's masterpiece "The Bean," a.k.a. Cloud Gate in Millennium Park. The mirrored sculpture has been a popular fixture in downtown ...

The NASCAR Cup and Xfinity Series return to the Windy City for a second straight year. Chicago is renowned for its iconic food—deep-dish pizza and its signature hot dog, to name a few. However, ...

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CHICAGO (WLS) -- Wednesday was a glorious day to enjoy Chicago tourist attractions, but will there be the same vibrant energy during the Democratic National Convention? Some hope so. The Chicago Loop ...