For about 10 years, the Fireside hosted popular all-ages punk and rock shows, before being converted back into a bowling alley. Mehr erfahren.
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama selected the historic building for their wedding reception more than a decade ago. Mehr erfahren.
The Lincoln Park Zoo is free and open 365 days a year. http://bit.ly/alwaysfree Mehr erfahren.
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. Mehr erfahren.
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. Mehr erfahren.
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. Mehr erfahren.
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. Mehr erfahren.
U.S. Cellular Field opened on April 18, 1991, across the street from old White Sox Park / Comiskey Park, which was built in 1910. Mehr erfahren.
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 Mehr erfahren.
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] 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.
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. Mehr erfahren.
