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Come learn about those places and the people who made them unique, as well as highlights of our Adventures.
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LATEST BLOG POSTS
- Sports
Where to Play Winter Sports in the Chicago Area
eATLAS’ Chicago Downtown Sports Adventure takes you to nine locations in the Loop and River North where you can learn more about Chicago’s storied history in all four major sports.
February 12, 2026
- Celebration
How to Spend Valentine’s Day 2026 in Chicago
On the Magnificent Mile, Labriola puts a literal spin on the adage about the way to a person’s heart being through their stomach. On Feb. 12th, they’ll have a heart-shaped pizza-making night ($65/person) that includes a welcome cocktail, spritzes and wine, appetizers, and tiramisu.
February 5, 2026
- Sports
Where to Watch Super Bowl LX in Chicago
Our Chicago Downtown Sports Adventure stops at 6 locations in the Loop and River North where you can get up close with Chicago’s storied sports history.
January 29, 2026
- Culture
Chicago’s Legendary Jazz Musicians
Jazz arrived in Chicago at the start of the Great Migration, as musicians from New Orleans made their way up north, settling in Bronzeville on the South Side. This included Sidney Bechet, Jelly Roll Morton, and Joe “King” Oliver. Louis Armstrong joined them in 1922. They were complemented by locals, such as pianists Lil Hardin, whom Armstrong would marry, and Albert Ammons.
January 22, 2026
- Sports
Chicago’s History With Professional Men’s Basketball
In 1925, a group of NFL owners decided to branch out into basketball by bringing nine independent teams under the umbrella of the American Basketball League. George “Papa Bear” Halas had founded the Chicago Bruins the year before, and installed himself as coach. For the first ABL season, the Bears’ quarterback, Laurie Walquist, served as player-coach, and the team went 6-10 in the first half of the split season, and 3-11 in the second. The Bruins’ tallest player was center Edward “Stretch” Miller, who stood 6’3.
January 15, 2026
- Food & Drink
Chicago’s Wintertime Delectables: Hot Chocolate in Chicago
Chicago has a storied history with chocolate and was once known as the “Candy Capital of the World.” eATLAS’ Chocolate Scavenger Hunt visits eight stops that explore the city’s past and present with the delicious treat.
January 8, 2026