REDISCOVER YOUR CITY ON A WALKING TOUR, STARTING JUNE 20

As we proceed through Phase III of the Protecting Chicago framework, the CAC is reinstating select walking tours limited to six attendees. Beginning June 20, choose from nearly 50 options focused on city neighborhoods, downtown areas and some suburbs. Review our safety policies for CAC walking tours prior to making your reservation in advance online (required). We look forward to safely helping you rediscover the city you love.

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Explore the wonders of Chicago as a CAC member! You’ll see our fascinating city in a whole new way with great perks like FREE CAC Live virtual tours led by expert docents—and a host of amazing benefits including FREE walking tours that are second to none. Memberships start at just $80.

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CAC LIVE: PROGRAMS

Chicago’s Riverwalk
Saturday, June 20 at 1pm
Wednesday, August 5 at 7pm

Located on the south bank of the Chicago River, the Chicago Riverwalk is a bustling strip for recreation between Lake Michigan and the confluence of the river’s north and south branches. City of Chicago project manager and CAC docent Michelle Woods shares the history and features of this unique park at the bottom of a “canyon” of world-famous architecture.

Murals of Chicago
Wednesday, June 24 at 7pm
Saturday, August 1 at 1pm

Murals enliven architecture, reflect social issues and honor both ordinary people and famous figures. CAC docent Maurice Champagne covers the Progressive Era, the Works Progress Administration and Federal Art Project, commercial murals of the 1930s, community artworks of the late 20th century on Chicago’s West and South Sides, and current trends.

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For this episode of Architecture Essentials, let’s meet CAC Senior Manager of Education and Experience Angela Esposito in the ArcelorMittal Design Studio to learn about interior design. Formerly one herself, Esposito explains how interior designers work in collaboration with architects—and the ways in which they’re like librarians and detectives.

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BIG PLANS AVAILABLE

In partnership with Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Public Library, the CAC developed “No Small Plans” as a contemporary analogue to “Wacker’s Manual”—a 1911 textbook on urban planning that remained in school curricula for more than two decades. Order your copy of “No Small Plans” today to encourage civic engagement for the next generation.

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ROOM TO CELEBRATE

“Built by the city and owned by the city for the people,” Navy Pier has been a lakefront icon since 1916. At its far eastern end is the majestic Aon Grand Ballroom, the setting for countless personal and cultural milestones. CAC docent Sabra Goldman tells its story.

WALK WITH US

You might need help making decisions with so many options for CAC walking tours. This week’s CAC Recommends rounds up some personal favorites among CAC staff.

THE LATEST

The CAC has recently updated dates for the reinstatement of certain activities and published safety policies for CAC walking tours. The CAC remains committed to supporting a safe experience for its entire community of members, staff, visitors, volunteers and tour attendees.

Thanks to generous gifts from our Board of Trustees, contributions through June 30 will be matched up to $50,000!