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The Chicago White Sox honour Pope Leo XIV on the scoreboard before a baseball game.

The unassuming parish where a future pope was once an altar boy

Sport is religion in Chicago. The biggest question locals had here once Cardinal Robert Prevost became the new pope was which baseball team he supported.

  • Michael Koziol

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Chicago River is the only river in the world to flow backwards.

Twenty things that surprise first-time visitors to Chicago

More than the home of the Bulls, the Cubs and the deep-dish pizza, the Windy City has plenty of quirks – and delights – for first-timers to uncover.

  • Kylie McLaughlin
In deep – Chicago deep dish pizza.

I’m a pizza snob. But I still loved this city’s notorious deep-dish pizza

Are you guilty of hating Chicago’s infamous deep-dish pizza before you’ve even tried a slice? Then read on, fellow pizza snobs.

  • Kylie McLaughlin
Air New Zealand Boeing 787-9 Premium Economy.

Airline review: This premium economy has one of the world’s cosiest sky-cradles

This long-haul is nearly 16 hours, but I managed to sleep for six of them and wake up in time for breakfast.

  • Kylie McLaughlin
Air New Zealand Boeing 787 Dreamliner business class seats.

Airline review: Faultless service and dining on Air New Zealand’s unique US route

It may not be the most modern business class in operation today, but it’s still the most cosy and easiest way to get to Chicago from Australia.

  • Kylie McLaughlin
Shane van Gisbergen celebrates his NASCAR victory.

Van Gisbergen wins NASCAR debut in series’ first street race

The former Supercars champion won a wet and wild race in downtown Chicago which was shortened after historic rainfall delayed the start.

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The Freehand operates as a hotel-hostel hybrid, inspired by summer camps and the Midwest experience.

The Freehand, Chicago review: A quirky stay inspired by summer camps

This fun establishment that matches the energy of the most fun city in America.

  • Riley Wilson
You can easily set aside the morning for the must-do Chicago Architecture Centre river tour, and then follow it up with a visit to the Centre's museum to further explore the history of the skyline and its future.

Chicago things to do: Six cultural highlights

A trip to Chicago on Lake Michigan in Illinois is not complete without exploring its culture.

  • Riley Wilson
Chicago - the sports-mad city that doesn't know how to eat at home.

Chicago, USA: Why it's the perfect post-pandemic destination in America

Craig Tansley reveals why Chicago's enduring fun and resilience makes it an ideal post-Omicron spot.

  • Craig Tansley
While its design is classic for the most part, it's not without its dazzle.

The Langham Chicago review: Luxury in the heart of America's best city for food

Despite its size and extravagant touches, this hotel manages to feel like home.

  • Craig Tansley

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