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Mexico Fest at Navy Pier: Free Music & Food Event

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Published on: 03/05/2026

Join Mexico Fest at Navy Pier for live music, delicious food, and cultural fun from May 1-3, 2026.

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Chicago Rum Festival 2026: Explore 200+ Rum Varieties

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Published on: 15/04/2026

Join the Chicago Rum Festival 2026 at Logan Square Auditorium for rum tastings, cocktail education, and foodie culture on April 25.

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EXPO Chicago 2026 — What Happens at Navy Pier Next Weekend

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Published on: 05/04/2026

EXPO Chicago returns to Navy Pier April 9–12, 2026. Over 170 galleries, thousands of serious buyers, and a weekend that fills every restaurant, car service, and professional practice on the North Side. Here's what Marvin observed.

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What Lou Malnati's Knows That Your Pizzeria Doesn't — And How AI Closes the Gap

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Published on: 05/04/2026

The most famous pizzerias in Chicago have infrastructure the independent owner doesn't. Here's what that gap actually costs — and how an AI concierge closes it for $197 a month.

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