We can’t think of anywhere better than Chicago—that’s why Time Out Chicago exists, after all. From Rogers Park to Pullman, our Midwestern mecca is packed with talented people, delicious restaurants, world-class architecture and a wealth of culture (not to mention a few teams that occasionally win a championship). We’re not discounting our city’s glaring political, financial and social issues, but we firmly believe that making day-to-day life more enjoyable can lead to lasting change. That’s why we’ve laid out ways our metropolis can continue making your friends who don’t live here extremely envious—brutal winter weather notwithstanding.
Things to do
Make that zip line across the Chicago River a real thing
Things to do
Create an express train to Madison, Wisconsin
Comedy
Do improv for improv’s sake
Bars
Make Chicago a craft beer tourism destination
Sports and fitness
Quit hanging your hopes on Chicago rookies (and their jerseys)
Bars
Put a Three Floyds taproom in Chicago, already!
Art
Put this public art in Chicago, stat
Theater
Keep smaller, scrappy theater companies in Chicago
Movies
Ensure that the Chicago film industry is a safe space for all
Things to do
Get your way on the CTA
Music
Give Chicago another hip-hop music festival like Chance's
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