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6 picnic foods and park pairings to make the most of summer in Chicagoland
Summer is fleeting, but there are more than enough sunny afternoons left to make the most of the miles of sparkling blue lakefront views, grassy green parks and stately architectural gems that make eating outdoors in Chicago a no-brainer. Luxury picnics …