CONTENTS 10 REASONS TO MEET EXPLORE CHOOSE CHICAGO IS HERE TO HELP WHAT’S NEW CONVENTION FACILITIES FESTIVALS & EVENTS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS FEATURED PARTNERS ACCESSIBLE CHICAGO RESOURCES EXPLORE CHICAGO’S DIVERSE BUSINESSES TEAM BUILDING IDEAS DINING IN CHICAGO’S NEIGHBORHOODS ICONIC CHICAGO EVENT VENUES MEET SUSTAINABLY FALL SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER, NOVEMBER Chicago Gourmet Taste of Chicago September Grant Park and select neighborhoods One of the country’s largest free-admission food festivals offers a sumptuous taste of Chicago’s diverse culinary scene. Hyde Park Jazz Festival September Hyde Park This free festival features a diverse lineup that celebrates the rich legacy of jazz on Chicago’s south side. Chicago Gourmet Chicago Live! Sept. 26 – 29 Millennium Park This high-end food festival features elevated tastings and live cooking demos presented by some of the country’s best chefs. CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: @TEQUILAGRAPHICS (2 PHOTOS); JAMES VITULLO September Navy Pier Chicago’s vibrant cultural arts community is celebrated with a weekend full of lively performances by more than 80 local artists across three stages.
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