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SpotHero Summer Picks: Our Top 10 Things to do in Chicago This Summer

If there’s one thing Chicagoans are ready for, it’s beach days and rooftop patios! Here are 10 of SpotHero’s favorite things to do in Chicago this summer! Movies in the Parks Dates: June 2-September 9, movies begin at dusk. Locations: Various locations throughout the greater Chicago area. Price: Free! Details: Enjoy a movie under the […]

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7 Options for O’Hare Parking

Trying to decide where to park at O’Hare? There are several O’Hare parking options to consider near the airport, including hotel parking, off-airport parking, hourly parking at the terminal, long-term parking, economy parking, and more. We’ve rounded up everything you need to know about O’Hare parking, including rates, airport parking reservations, and parking maps. 1) O’Hare […]

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Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo: C2E2; Free Parking McCormick Place

Plan on attending the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo Also known as C2E2?! SpotHero is here to help you park with ease! C2E2 runs from March 31 until April 2 this year. If you’re driving to the expo, parking is available at the official McCormick Place lots for a fee. There are other parking options, […]

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SpotHero Spring Picks: 9 Things to Do in Chicago This Spring

If there’s one thing Chicagoans are ready for its sunny skies, lakefront walks, and rooftop patios. Spring has sprung, and sunny days and warmer temps are just ahead. If you’ve already worked your way through our winter picks and are looking for some fresh ideas for spring, we’ve got you covered. Here are nine of […]

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Your Guide to Chicago Restaurant Week 2023

Hey Chicago, more than two weeks of dining deals are headed your way! The 16th Annual Chicago Restaurant Week 2023 returns on Friday, January 20 and continues through Sunday, February 5. Over 330 restaurants will participate this year, representing 34 Chicago neighborhoods, including 37 in suburban Chicago for 2023. Of the participants, 55 of the […]

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Chicago Winter Overnight Parking Ban

Chicago’s annual overnight street parking ban starts today, December 1. Winter overnight parking bans originated to avoid traffic standstill after some of the worst recorded Chicago snowstorms in the 1960s and 1970s. Whether or not there’s snow, parking is banned from December 1, 2022, to April 1, 2023, during the hours of 3 a.m. to […]

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Lincoln Park ZooLights Parking Guide

Lincoln Park Zoo’s 28th Annual ZooLights returns November 19 and runs on select dates through January 1 from 4:30-10 p.m. In one of Chicago’s most spectacular holiday attractions, the Lincoln Park Zoo transforms into a winter wonderland with more than 2.5 million lights and hundreds of dynamic displays. This Chicago tradition is a favorite among locals […]

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Chicago Thanksgiving Parade 2022 Parking Guide

The Chicago Thanksgiving Parade is almost here! The parade celebrates its 88th year and starts at 8:00 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day. People, bands, and floats will travel up State Street, beginning at Ida B. Wells and ending at Randolph. Where is the Chicago Thanksgiving Day Parade? The Thanksgiving Day Parade begins at 8:00 a.m. at […]

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Chicago Union Station Parking Guide

Union Station is Chicago’s transportation hub for Amtrak trains and the Metra commuter rail. With hundreds of arrivals, departures, and connections each day, Union Station can become super busy. Parking Near Chicago Union Station There are a handful of parking options just a short walk from Union Station. Most facilities downtown are covered garages, with […]

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