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WE DID IT AGAIN! 🏆 Chicago has been voted Best Big City in the U.S. by @cntraveler readers for a record-breaking 9 years in a row! This city is Never Done, Never Outdone. ✨ Spread the news: #ChicagoBestBigCityx9 🔗 Read more: choosechicago.com/blog/special-e… #RCA2025 #NeverOutdoneChi

Lollapalooza 2026 tickets are on sale NOW! 🚨 Grab em here to experience one of Chicago's most iconic music festivals: bit.ly/4lERPHW #NeverOutdoneChi

Celebrate the 250th year of our country's independence in Chicago! Throughout the year, Chicago will be honoring this milestone and the history of our great city with celebrations. 🔗 Explore ways to celebrate all year: bit.ly/4bQtRWK #NeverOutdoneChi @chicagosmayor

The largest pop culture convention in the Midwest is BACK 💥 C2E2 will be here this month at McCormick Place for its 16th year! 🔗 Read our guide to C2E2 2026: choosechicago.com/blog/special-e… #NeverOutdoneChi

Chicago’s thrilled to host International Jazz Day 2026, with a whole month of concerts, events, and programs celebrating the city’s legendary jazz scene. #NeverOutdoneChi choosechicago.com/blog/music/int…

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A new travel article is telling readers to skip Chicago and head to Detroit instead. 🏙️🌆 The feature published on Sunday by TheTravel highlights what we’ve long known: Detroit is one of the Midwest’s most compelling cultural capitals. Read here: bit.ly/4bvpVt1

The river is still green, so why not go out for the Irish pub experience in Chicago? ☘️ Guinness Open Gate Brewery in the West Loop is only the second Guinness brewery in the U.S. BONUS: It has the first-ever Guinness bakery! #NeverOutdoneChi

𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙞𝙣! 🚨 The 2026 Lollapalooza lineup is HERE! One of the largest music festivals in the world, this Chicago-born fest draws as many as 400,000 people each year. 🔗 Details: choosechicago.com/articles/festi… #NeverOutdoneChi

Buddy Guy said it: “If you don’t like the blues, you’re in the wrong —— house.” Chicago is a world-renowned blues music destination, and when you’re here you can feel it. Feel it at Buddy Guy's Legends in the South Loop. #NeverOutdoneChi

Nothing like seeing the real Sammie Moore (aka Buddy Guy) bringing the house down in Chicago. 🎸 Buddy Guy will be performing during the 98th Academy Awards as part of a tribute to "Sinners," the nominated film that features a cameo of the blues legend. #NeverOutdoneChi

Get ready for March Madness in Chicago and discover all the can’t-miss events happening around the city that weekend. #NeverOutdoneChi choosechicago.com/blog/special-e…

There is so much more to check in Chicago this month even after the River goes green for St. Patrick's Day. 🔗 30+ things to do before March ends!: bit.ly/353BUO4 #NeverOutdoneChi

13,600 sq ft of White Sox pride

Tomorrow, we get it started. Chicago celebrates St. Patrick's Day beginning at 10am on Saturday. #ireland #irish #chicago @GuinnessUS

Happy Friday! Are you ready for St. Patrick’s Day weekend? From watching the river turn green to joining festivities all around town, there’s no shortage of fun things to do this weekend. #NeverOutdoneChi choosechicago.com/blog/special-e…

March in Chicago is full of things to do, from watching the river turn green and catching shows to celebrating Women’s History Month and exploring spring exhibits. #NeverOutdoneChi choosechicago.com/blog/special-e…

Want to see the Chicago River while it's bright green for St. Patrick's Day? 💚 Swipe for spots to get get a gorgeous view with food and drinks. 👉 TIP: The river typically stays green for a few days, so make a rez as close to the morning of 3/14 as you can! #NeverOutdoneChi

The river dyeing masters at work 💪 See the annual dyeing of the Chicago River happen live this Saturday, 3/14, at 10am! 🔗 Tap for all the info: choosechicago.com/articles/holid… #NeverOutdoneChi

March in Chicago is packed with free adventures, from indoor gardens and world-class art to cultural parades and outdoor fun, perfect for a budget-friendly trip. #NeverOutdoneChi choosechicago.com/blog/free-chea…

Chicago will always be the best city to land in 🛬

The Obama Presidential Center will open to the public June 19th 🎉 The 19.3-acre campus has been designed as a community hub with a museum, gardens, event space, athletic facility, a branch of the Chicago Public Library, and more. 🔗 bit.ly/4bfeFB4 #NeverOutdoneChi