Late nights on weekends, you’ll find the staff at Weiner’s Circle serving up some of their signature, borderline offensive but good-humored ribbing alongside their equally famous Chicago-style dogs. Mehr erfahren.
The oldest section of the 'L' started operating in 1892, making it the second-oldest rapid transit system in the Americas. Mehr erfahren.
In The Dark Knight (2008), Lucius Fox (Morgan Freeman) outfits Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale) with all of the bat accessories he needs in scenes that were shot at McCormick Place. Mehr erfahren.
Although scenes set in "Championship Vinyl" weren't actually shot in a record store, you can still buy new and used vinyl at Reckless Records, located nearby at 1532 N Milwaukee. Mehr erfahren.
The uniquely shaped building was designed by architects John Heinrich and George Schipporeit, who were both students of Mies van der Rohe. Mehr erfahren.
In the movie "High Fidelity" (2000), Rob (John Cusack) meets up with his ex-girlfriends. He meets Penny, a film critic, at the Music Box. Mehr erfahren.
Hot dogs are about as American as baseball. Each year, fans consume close to half a million hot dogs at U.S. Cellular Field! Mehr erfahren.
To sneak a peek at a portion of Lower Wacker Drive, you can walk down staircases on either side of the Michigan Avenue Bridge, on the south side of the Chicago River. Mehr erfahren.
In "The Dark Knight" (2008), Lt Gordon (Gary Oldman) arrests the gangster Sal Maroni while he is enjoying dinner, in scenes shot at The Berghoff restaurant. Mehr erfahren.
The Rainbo Club, located in Chicago's Ukrainian Village neighborhood, attracts hipsters, indie-rockers, and others looking for cheap beers in a no-frills setting. Mehr erfahren.
As Jake Blues famously says of Daley Plaza, "That's where they got that Picasso." Picasso's untitled sculpture was given, by the artist, as a gift to the people of Chicago in 1966. Mehr erfahren.
The Auditorium Theatre was designed and constructed by famed architects Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan; it opened in 1889. Mehr erfahren.
A Chicago-style dog is a steamed beef hot dog with yellow mustard, bright green relish, onions, tomato wedges, pickles, sport peppers and a dash of celery salt, served in a steamed poppy seed bun. Mehr erfahren.
Although Picasso designed the sculpture in his home country, the Chicago Picasso was fabricated not too far from Chicago – at the U.S. Steel Company in Gary, Indiana. Mehr erfahren.
On July 23, White Sox pitcher Mark Buehrle threw a perfect game against the Tampa Bay Rays. It was his second career no-hitter and the second perfect game in team history. Mehr erfahren.
Gold Coast Dogs splits the ends of their hot dogs before char-grilling them to crispy perfection, giving a unique blooming flower-petal look to their otherwise classic Chicago style dog. Mehr erfahren.
Made entirely of Cor-Ten steel (which gives the sculpture and the Daley Center their unique rust color), Picasso's sculpture weighs a whopping 160 tons. That’s 320,000 pounds! Mehr erfahren.
The Music Box plays a mix of independent and foreign films, as well as classic (black and white) movie matinees, and midnight screenings of cult classics. Mehr erfahren.
In the film "High Fidelity" (2000), Rob's ex-girlfriend Laura (Iben Hjejle) meets up with Rob's sister Liz (Joan Cusack) to have a serious chat in scenes filmed in this Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse. Mehr erfahren.
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. Mehr erfahren.
While at the Art Institute, make sure to check out their self-guided movie-themed tour. Click the link that follows this tip to view the PDF. Mehr erfahren.
Established in 1935, Miller's Pub once claimed actor Jimmy Durante and legendary sports announcer Harry Caray as regulars. Mehr erfahren.
Today, the Maxwell Street Market, which still happens every Sunday, has moved to Desplaines St. & Roosevelt Rd. Mehr erfahren.
The first Ferris wheel made its debut in Chicago at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition. Today, Navy Pier is home to a 15-story Ferris wheel, modeled after the original one. Mehr erfahren.
In the movie "The Break-Up" (2006), Brooke (Jennifer Anniston) invites Gary (Vince Vaughan) to an Old 97's concert at the Riviera Theatre. Mehr erfahren.
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. Mehr erfahren.
Ketchup is never found on a Chicago-style dog. As Clint Eastwood’s character in the movie Sudden Impact put it, "Nobody - I mean nobody puts ketchup on a hot dog!" Mehr erfahren.
Chicago-style dogs were a clear audience favorite when the World Cup was held at Soldier Field in 1994. Fans ate over 10,000 hot dogs per game, giving international visitors a taste of Chicago. Mehr erfahren.
Track down the sound that evolved from the Blues at the House of Blues' Gospel Brunch on Sundays, complimented by a Southern-inspired buffet and blues memorabilia on the walls. Mehr erfahren.