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Chicago has a strongly enforced "respect the city or GTFO" policy when it comes to interlopers, one that's been employed on the likes of A.J.

The Brianna and Jaelin Walking Tour of Chicago Was Everything I Wanted It to Be

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There's no experience quite like riding on public transit in Chicago.

Everything That Will Definitely Happen to You While Riding the CTA

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It's easy to condemn your fellow Chicagoan for questionable decision-making, but how about a pat on the back for all the things he or she is 100% nailing?

101 Ways You're Doing Chicago Right

Paddy Long's

Find the best spots daily to eat and drink in hipster neighborhoods. Hit the roof, drink a beer and eat delicious at top-tier restaurants. Plan your nightlife adventure with maps and reviews of unknown micro-brews, rooftop parties, and independent drink.

Best Restaurants & Bars - Places to Eat & Drink - Thrillist

If you spent all of your food budget for the week sending pizza to cute strangers on Tinder, it can be hard to scrounge up a few bucks just to grab a bite on a night out with your buds.

Where to Score Free Food in Chicago

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So you've got someone to spend Valentine's Day with -- and it's not your girlfriend/boyfriend who "lives in Canada" -- congratulations!

Free and Cheap Valentine's Dates in Chicago

Courtesy of Chicago Athletic Clubs

With it being January, you are obligated to consider whether or not you will actually work out this year (it's worth it, right?).

How to Work Out at Chicago’s Top Gyms for Free

Courtesy of Airbnb (edited)

For many of us, using Airbnb is a slightly classier version of couch-surfing; your hope is to beat hotel prices without fear of catching bed bugs.

10 Unbelievable Airbnbs in Chicago

Acme Hotel

A proper staycation carries the luxury of sleeping in a strange cushy bed without the hassle of traveling anywhere or really packing anything.

The 12 Best Staycations in Chicago

Courtesy of SoHo House Chicago

When it comes to summer swimming, sure, you could elbow through crowds at the beach and take a dip in the lake, but if you’re averse to crowds (or microorganisms) there is an alternative: head to a hotel.

How to Sneak Into 14 Hotel Pools in Chicago

Sean Cooley

Being caught Downtown with a touchy belly and no lay of the land for public restrooms can be an Armageddon-level crisis.