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City Church Chicago was founded in 2010 by Kent and Alli Munsey and in 2014, the church joined the Hillsong Family. The Church strives to propagate the message of Jesus Christ to the city of Chicago in a new perspective with relevant echoes in their daily life to strengthen the community and bring forth change in the world.

Founded in 2004, this gallery gets its name from its founders, John Corbett and Jim Dempsey. This gallery's aura reflects their taste in film and music alongside their interest in abstraction, historical and contemporary art. Corbett vs Dempsey's mission is to dig up undiscovered and raw talent to feature their expressions via their artworks. They also intensively explore well-known artists to represent significant historical figures including Christina Ramberg, Dominick Di Meo, Ed Flood, Phillip Hanson, Barbara Rossi, and Karl Wirsum. The grand size of art pieces and the massive rooms make for a fantastic experience. The exquisite collection and tasteful live music, ranging from jazz to improvised music, make this gallery a favourite in terms of the overall experience. Read More

Cosley Zoo is a unique zoo located in Wheaton, Illinois, about 30 miles from Chicago. What makes it stand out is the fact that it houses native Illinois wildlife and farm animals. This setup promises great learning opportunity to the natives and is a brilliant place for visitors to explore the local wildlife. Cosley Zoo is spread across five acres and is home to the white-tailed deer, red fox, Blanding’s turtles, bobcat, coyote, and the black-crowned night heron among others. This AZA-accredited zoo organizes various individual and family programs, scout programs, summer camps, and even overnight programs. Then there is this Junior Zookeepers program that is aimed to train the kids who have a strong interest in animals, conservation, and the environment. The zoo also has a picnic area and a gift shop. Read More

Covenant Presbyterian Church initially started in 1981 as a gathering of like-minded individuals led by two students from the Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and in 1982 it formally organized as a Presbyterian Church. The Cathedral was formerly occupied by the All Saints of Polish National Catholic Church, popularly also known as the White Cathedral. The structure is visible from the Kennedy Expressway and is considered a colossal Polish Church. Read More

The Design Museum of Chicago initially started as pop up exhibitions run by volunteers before finding its permanent space in 2014. The museum utilizes its unique concept of design which ranges from architecture, street art, graphic design, interior design choreography to urban planning to inspire, educate, connect communities, and create equity. Its exhibitions showcase 2D, 3D, and digital artworks. The museum also hosts various public events and programs organized in a dynamic space. Read More

Douglas Park is one historical park, that has been serving as a recreational centre ever since it was built back in the 19th century.The massive acres of land in this park house a gymnasium, swimming pool, tennis courts, basketball courts, a soccer field and a mini golf course. There are separate tracks for walking and jogging as well as a separate path for bikers. The lush greenery and large spaces also host several picnics and parties and is home to a lot of famous winter festivals every year including punk, metal and other music festivals as well. Douglas park is also a magnet for different birds, butterflies, dragonflies and a lot more. Read More

DuSable Museum of African American History was founded in 1961 by Margaret Taylor- Burroughs. It is the first independent museum in the States - committed to the study and conservation of African-American history, culture, and art. The museum’s collection has around 15,000 pieces consisting of paintings, sculpture, print works, and historical memorabilia. It also hosts exhibits, workshops, concerts, films, children’s events and literary discussions focused on African American history. Other facilities include a gift shop and research library but do not have on-site dining facilities so it’s encouraged to bring a picnic bag or brown bag meals and enjoy them in the museum garden. Read More

Frederick C. Robie House is an important American Cultural Heritage, often heralded as “ a cornerstone of modern Architecture” for its groundbreaking Prairie-style architecture. The construction of the house was completed in 1910 and to date, it remains one most important buildings of the 20th century - registered on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Visitors can explore Federick C. Robie House through the various tour packages offered.

Founded in 1893, the Field Museum showcases extensive displays of earth science, animal biology and paleontology (and many more). The main attraction at Field Museum is the most complete Tyrannosaurus Rex- Sue, with 58 teeth. The displays include various artefacts related to culture and history, biology and science, and some special traveling exhibitions.

Field Museum of Natural History is one of the largest natural history museums in the world. Built-in the neoclassical architectural style, the premises were open to the public in 1921. Its collection is ranked amongst the top ten collections in the world - with nearly 40 million objects and specimens. It also houses the world’s largest, preserved Tyrannosaurus rex and Maximo, the Titanosaur. The museum also provides free admission days - visitors to the museum are advised to keep their eyes out for these days. Read More