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McCormick Tribune Ice Rink

December 3, 2022

McCormick Tribune Ice Rink

The McCormick Tribune Ice Rink is back and more glorious than ever. The McCormick Tribune ice rink is a popular attraction in Chicago, located in Millennium Park. The rink offers affordable skate rentals and provides beautiful views of the city skyline while gliding across the ice. During the holiday season, the rink is decorated with gorgeous Christmas lights, adding to the festive atmosphere. However, visitors must make reservations in advance at https://millenniumparkiceskating.showare.com/default.asp in order to skate at the rink. This… Continue reading →

Shopping in Chicago

October 19, 2022

Shopping in Chicago

People from all over the world come to shop in Chicago. Designer, international, local, and independent brands can be found all across the city. Chicagoans are blessed to have access to many of these world-renowned stores at their fingertips. Millions visit our malls annually to splurge, browse, and see exactly what’s going on in today’s fashion. With that being said, Chicago malls can be crowded, parking spots are limited, and parking rates are through the roof. Find out how to… Continue reading →

Famous Steakhouses in Chicago

July 13, 2022

Famous Steakhouses in Chicago

Famous Steakhouses in Chicago   Looking for a premium steakhouse in Chicago? Downtown Chicago is filled with many restaurants and bars that are well worth a trip to the city! ParkChirp is here to help you find parking for famous steakhouses in Chicago. Chicago Cut Steakhouse (300 N La Salle St):  Chicago Cut is one of the most popular Steakhouse in downtown Chicago. This upscale steakhouse boasts a 4.4 star rating as well as a beautiful view over the Chicago… Continue reading →

Grant Park Music Festival Parking

July 12, 2022

The Grant Park Music Festival is a series of concerts held in Chicago's famous Grant Park. Please keep reading below so you can find out more about the Grant Park Music Festival and how to reserve the best parking for it! About The Grant Park Orchestra and Chorus offer a packed lineup that range from classical favorites such as Beethoven's Eroica Symphony all the way to family favorites like Lights on Hollywood. It is a great place to bring a picnic and a… Continue reading →

ParkChirp Sales Soar Despite Soft Demand Fundamentals

March 16, 2021

Parking sales are driven by a number of factors, and in most cities they directly reflect consumer confidence and the changes in buying habits. Office occupancies remain low, restaurants are slowly reopening, and both leisure and business travel is soft. However, as the gradual return to "normal" has begun, many parkers are changing the way that they commute and park. And ParkChirp wants to be part of the solution. Over the past six months, ParkChirp has experienced continuous growth as… Continue reading →

Monthly Parking Using ParkChirp

January 14, 2021

Monthly Parking Using ParkChirp

We have recently been seeing an increased need for monthly parking options at garages and lots. This recent trend is due to the steady decline of the amount of people utilizing public transportation. Recent data from Metra shows that passenger trips on all of their Chicagoland rail lines are down nearly 92% from November 2019. Revenue is down not only from the decrease in passenger trips, but also because there are no riders paying parking fees to park at the… Continue reading →

Daily Parking Up, Monthly Parking Flat

August 25, 2020

ParkChirp’s App Data indicates that employees are choosing daily parking over monthly parking Chicago, August 25, 2020 – As employees return to work at businesses throughout downtown Chicago, data indicates that they are adjusting the way they purchase parking.  ParkChirp, a parking app that offers parkers the lowest prices compared to other parking apps, has partnered with Parking Advisors, Inc., the industry’s leading parking consulting firm, to analyze parking purchase data. The data reveals significant increases in daily parking purchase… Continue reading →

There’s still a lot to do in Chicago!

August 18, 2020

There’s still a lot to do in Chicago!

What's open in Chicago right now? 2020 has been a challenging year. Popular events like sports, concerts, the marathon and other popular events have been cancelled or dramatically altered due to the impact of COVID-19. However,  there are still many fun and interesting things to do in Chicago and the surrounding area. Continue reading below for some options based off what's open in Chicago right now! Thrillist has published a list of Actually Cool Things You Can (Still) Do in… Continue reading →

The Return of Sports

August 5, 2020

The Return of Sports

Watching Sports During Coronavirus Sports are back! For the past couple of months, we have all been wondering whether professional sports in the United States would return or not. The wait is over, and the Cubs, White Sox, and Blackhawks are finally back on TV! Fans will finally be able to watch these sporting events at bars and restaurants with their friends and family, following CDC guidelines. The city of Chicago has endless bar and restaurant options to choose from.… Continue reading →

Chicago’s New Expanded Outdoor Dining

July 31, 2020

Chicago’s New Expanded Outdoor Dining

In an effort to support Chicago’s restaurant scene while adhering to COVID-19 safety guidelines, multiple streets in various Chicago neighborhoods have been converted to pedestrian-only to make room for socially-distanced, on-street restaurant dining. Working with the Illinois Restaurant Association and local chambers of commerce, Mayor Lightfoot announced that these “Café Streets” will be closed to thru traffic during certain days and hours. Chicago's new expanded outdoor dining will allow for local establishments to place café tables on the street, as… Continue reading →