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 →

Have you been enjoying the unseasonably warm weather? If you haven't, right now is a great opportunity to take advantage of Chicago Restaurant Week 2020.  Restaurant Week is a 17 day celebration of the city’s award-winning culinary scene. The 13th annual event brings together hundreds of the city’s top restaurants. These top restaurants represent a near-endless array of cuisines, making it the largest restaurant week in the nation.  Our team at ParkChirp has listed some of the cheapest parking options… Continue reading →