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ax Burl del Pardo, 2, dances to the Eddie Palmieri Salsa Orchestra at the Pritzker Pavillion on the opening night of the World Music Festival on Monday, September 12, 2013.

Photos: World Music Festival in Chicago

December 28, 2018 at 2:19 p.m.

The Eddie Palmieri Salsa Orchestra performs a concert at Pritzker Pavillion in Millennium Park Sept. 12 as part of the World Music Festival.

Photo Tour: The Berkshire Room

December 28, 2018 at 2:21 p.m.

The Berkshire Room is a craft cocktail lounge that serves a variety of unique and custom cocktails, tailored specifically to your personal desires. Pair any cocktail with one of their...

5 new Chicago bars to check out

December 28, 2018 at 2:22 p.m.

Looking to mix it up? Check out these five new bars across the city next time you decide to branch out.

Photo Tour: Burke’s Bacon Bar

December 28, 2018 at 2:24 p.m.

From sliders to sandwiches, this bacon loving sandwich shop can satisfy any pork-belly craving. Be sure to check out RedEye's review here.

<a href="http://chicago.metromix.com/venues/mmxchi-roman-trattoria-venue" target="_">Tre Soldi</a>: One meal of Roman-style pizza and spaghetti carbonara at this cozy Streeterville newcomer will transport your tastebuds to the trattorias of Italy's capital city. 212 E. Ohio St. 312-664-0212

River North ‘Hood Notables

December 28, 2018 at 2:24 p.m.

From craft beers to lobster salad these River North and Streeterville bars and restaurants are neighborhood notables. Not pictured: India House.

<a href="http://chicago.metromix.com/venues/mmxchi-frontera-grill-topolobampo-venue" target="_">Frontera Grill/Topolobampo</a>: Mexican cuisine king Rick Bayless presides over these sibling restaurants that share an entrance and bar; Topolo skews toward fine dining, while Frontera is more rustic and regional. For a taste of Bayless' expert flavors with less of a time commitment, get in line at no-reservations street food cafe Xoco (449 N. Clark St. 312-334-3688) for tortas (sandwiches) and caldos (soups) plus seriously tasty churros. All three restaurants serve a killer margarita. 445 N. Clark St. 312-661-1434

Spots with Star Chefs

December 28, 2018 at 2:24 p.m.

Go star spotting through River North by visiting some of these Chicago restaurants and bars where star chefs are in charge of the kitchen. Also visit Top Chef restaurants in...

Swing by barbecue institution Carson's Ribs (612 N. Wells St. 312-280-9200) for a taste of hickory-smoked meats such as chicken, pork chops and baby back ribs.

Classic Chicago Crawl

December 28, 2018 at 2:25 p.m.

Whether you have guests in town expecting the full tourist treatment or you just want to act like a visitor in your own city for a day, this tour will...

Photo tour: Travelle

December 28, 2018 at 2:26 p.m.

Chef Tim Graham (Paris Club, Tru) mans the kitchen at Mediterranean-inspired Travelle inside River North hotel The Langham.

‘Flashdance’ at the Cadillac Palace Theatre

December 28, 2018 at 2:32 p.m.

The national touring production of "Flashdance" runs Aug. 6-18 at the Cadillace Palace Theatre. See also: Chicago theater openings: August.

Nadeera Mohiuddin,14 of Bartlett receives instruction from employee Mark Mathews before rock climbing at the Prairie Stone Sports and Wellness Center, Hoffman Estates Ill.

Around town in Hoffman Estates & Schaumburg

December 28, 2018 at 2:36 p.m.

Home to iconic spots like Woodfield Mall and Sears Centre Arena, there's more to living in Hoffman Estates and Schaumburg than crowded mall parking lots. Take a look around the...

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