Our blog is filled with fun stories and little-known facts about special places.

• Iconic Chicago

The Story of the Chicago Bears’ “Super Bowl Shuffle”

En route to their victory in Super Bowl XX, the 1985 Chicago Bears did something that would turn them into a national phenomenon. They released a rap single and video, “The Super Bowl Shuffle.”

November 27, 2025

• Celebration

eATLAS’ Guide to Chicago’s 2025 Holiday Pop-Ups

Any discussion of holiday pop-ups in Chicago begins with the Christkindlmarket, which has been in Daley Plaza since 1996. Based on Germany’s outdoor winter markets, the Christkindlmarket is packed with stalls selling gifts from all over the world, plus traditional German food and drink, with hot chocolate, cider, and spiced wine served in a collectible souvenir mug. 

November 20, 2025

• City

Discover Dixon, Illinois

eATLAS has partnered with Downtown Dixon on a free Adventure that visits 13 stops that reflect the architecture and history of the city.

November 13, 2025

• City

What to Do in Chicago at Night

eATLAS has a trio of Chicago-based Adventures designed for evenings. Sip History: Chicago Cocktail Adventure (Part 1 and Part 2) visits bars located in historic buildings. The free Spirits of the Windy City is a pub crawl set in places rumored to be haunted.

November 6, 2025

• Culture

How Chicago Became an Alt-Rock Capital in the ‘90s

How well do you know Chicago music? Visit eATLAS’ homepage to take our new quiz, which features 12 songs, many of which are by born-and-bred-artists, that reference the city in its lyrics. 

October 30, 2025

• Activities

Chicago’s Best Halloween Pop-Ups

eATLAS has collaborated with the scariest museum in Chicago, the Medieval Torture Museum, on the free “Are You Brave Enough?” Adventure. Visit six spots in the Loop that are believed to be haunted due to the tragedies that happened there. Completing the Adventure awards you 25% off admission to the museum.

October 23, 2025