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From the Lakefront Trail to the sandstone canyons of Starved Rock, a Rogers Park lifer sorts the best hikes near Chicago by how far you are willing to drive, ride or pedal.
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How Locals Actually Spend a Weekend in Chicago
Where to eat, what to do, and where Chicago locals actually go this weekend — starting in Wicker Park and Logan Square.
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Chicago's best coffee shops don't cluster in one place, they follow the city's own segregated, sprawling map, and knowing how to read a neighborhood matters more than any list of names.
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Logan Square feeds itself on two tracks at once, the taquerias and panaderias that built the neighborhood and the chef-driven kitchens that followed them onto Milwaukee Avenue.
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10 Things to Do in Chicago This Week
- Live music in Wicker ParkThursday–Sunday
- Saturday market in Logan SquareMorning, rain or shine
- Gallery night downtownFriday evening, free
- A walk and a coffee in the West LoopAny clear morning
- Pop-up dinner from a local chefLimited seats — reserve ahead
- Street fair in Wicker ParkSunday, family-friendly
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