All For The Love of Chicago

About All For The Love of Chicago

What makes Chicago one of the greatest cities in the world? The people who call it home. All For the Love of Chicago dives into the neighborhoods, creators, and changemakers who make this city what it is. Produced and hosted by Choose Chicago — your official guide to the city. Visit choosechicago.com for more, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Publisher

Choose Chicago

Category

society & culture · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

7 Jan 2026

Latest episode

8 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

21 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 Oct 2026

   A Perfect 10! Chicago Blessings & Best Big City in the US

   Welcome back to another episode of All For the Love of Chicago! It’s a perfect 10! We’re celebrating Chicago being named Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Award winner for Best Big City in the US for the tenth consecutive year, diving into the people and organizations making a difference, and highlighting some of the exciting things happening around the city this fall. We kick things off with "The Deep Dish" as Kristen and Lisa celebrate this milestone and share some of their own personal top places to visit around the city and reasons why Chicago continues to come out on top. In our featured segment, "We’re Lovin’ It," Kristen and Lisa welcome Sister Stephanie Baliga of the Franciscans of the Eucharist of Chicago and Mission of Our Lady of the Angels to talk about her incredible work serving the West Humboldt Park community, her passion for helping those in need, and why she runs the Chicago Marathon every year. As the founder and leader of Team OLA, Sister Stephanie has used her love of running to raise millions of dollars for the Mission, while also sharing what makes Chicago such a special place to call home and why she feels so blessed to live in this incredible city. We wrap up with Let’s ChicaGO, where Joanie is joined by Adam Rubin from the Chicago Architecture Center. They highlight some of the exciting events and experiences happening around the city, including the Anne Frank exhibition at the Griffin Museum, the House of the Exquisite Corpse experience, and the Chicago International Film Festival, happening October 14–25. Adam also gives us a preview of everything we can expect at this year’s Open House Chicago, with plenty of opportunities to explore some of the city’s most fascinating spaces and hidden gems. Follow Along on Instagram: Choose Chicago: https://www.instagram.com/choosechicago (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.instagram.com_choosechicago&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=kwHSqO9gXgA8ZciXkh9mi-RDmMKuZXg9ntBneV0YxXU&m=caZweggbFZ-HyzgN_OdXSRKJM6uGPBSBJNpsT41eI0BypnERt6Ed3I_XeB4SLcgA&s=6neoNZ0Gu0VYoCpu87l230a7A7vd9uIdVKGhwQlRarA&e=) All For the Love of Chicago: https://www.instagram.com/allfortheloveofchicago (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.instagram.com_allfortheloveofchicago&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=kwHSqO9gXgA8ZciXkh9mi-RDmMKuZXg9ntBneV0YxXU&m=caZweggbFZ-HyzgN_OdXSRKJM6uGPBSBJNpsT41eI0BypnERt6Ed3I_XeB4SLcgA&s=Qd827KIAWPWoyD10XAibYDjVtTGVOvPYFv0lV9gGF_s&e=) Visit choosechicago.com (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__choosechicago.com&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=kwHSqO9gXgA8ZciXkh9mi-RDmMKuZXg9ntBneV0YxXU&m=caZweggbFZ-HyzgN_OdXSRKJM6uGPBSBJNpsT41eI0BypnERt6Ed3I_XeB4SLcgA&s=lwxAshmnLInloPROiUA3MVLkGKk8wewQ1RJIJkOmyJw&e=) for more information, and be sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

2. 

   24 Sept 2026

   Built for Big Ideas: IMTS and Chicago

   Welcome back to a special bonus episode of All For the Love of Chicago! This week, we’re talking about jumping into the Chicago River, why convention attendees and planners love Chicago, and one of the biggest events to call Chicago home. Kristen and Lisa sit down with Michelle Edmonson, Vice President of Exhibitions for AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology, to talk about what it takes to bring nearly a hundred thousand manufacturing professionals from around the world together at McCormick Place. Michelle shares the story behind IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show, the innovation and technology that fill the show floor, and why Chicago has remained an important part of the IMTS experience for decades. From the massive undertaking of producing a show of this scale to the relationships and experiences that keep attendees coming back, this conversation offers an inside look at how major conventions like IMTS bring people together—and why Chicago is built to host them. Follow along on Instagram: Choose Chicago: @choosechicago (https://www.instagram.com/choosechicago/) All For the Love of Chicago: @allfortheloveofchicago (https://www.instagram.com/allfortheloveofchicago/) Visit choosechicago.com (https://www.choosechicago.com/) for more information, and be sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! Pics from the Chicago River Swim Big Jump here (https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7506775107453894656). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

3. 

   16 Sept 2026

   Chicago’s Hispanic Heritage: A Culture Making Its Mark

   Welcome back to another episode of All For the Love of Chicago! We’re kicking things off with plenty of Chicago stories, travel talk, fall traditions, and an inspiring conversation with a special guest as we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month and the incredible impact of Chicago’s Hispanic community. We kick things off with "The Deep Dish" as Kristen and Lisa reflect on Chicago’s unpredictable weather and the buzz it’s creating on TikTok. Kristen also shares her experience moving her kids into their dorms and apartments before the two dive into all things travel, including some of the wild things that can happen at the airport. And "Just So You Know," you might just relate to this one. In our featured segment, "We’re Lovin’ It," Kristen and Lisa welcome Jaime di Paulo, President and CEO of the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month through October 15th. Jaime shares why he believes Chicago’s Hispanic community has continued to make its mark on the world, some of his favorite Hispanic-owned spots around the city, and upcoming events to look forward to, including their Día de los Muertos Gala. He also opens up about a recent health scare and the importance of always being your own advocate. We wrap up with Let’s ChicaGO, where Joanie and Fabiola highlight some of the exciting events happening around Chicago toward the end of September, including the World Music Festival, The Reeling Film Festival, the Día de los Muertos exhibition at the National Museum of Mexican Art, Jack’s Pumpkin Pop-Up, Lincoln Square Apple Fest, Chicago Fashion Week, and more. From music and film to food, fall traditions, and cultural celebrations, there’s plenty to get out and enjoy as we officially welcome the fall season! Follow Along on Instagram: Choose Chicago: https://www.instagram.com/choosechicago (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.instagram.com_choosechicago&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=kwHSqO9gXgA8ZciXkh9mi-RDmMKuZXg9ntBneV0YxXU&m=BbHIsoLnPJiUKD-6g5XN8YMIgZnHXuWBNIvvz7uUYqauQArBwRDsvKhBsIVRdyzB&s=L5qpzyco1TveCwRe7Iiwv7G9QOlsfG988n2p3wqxsIA&e=) All For the Love of Chicago: https://www.instagram.com/allfortheloveofchicago (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.instagram.com_allfortheloveofchicago&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=kwHSqO9gXgA8ZciXkh9mi-RDmMKuZXg9ntBneV0YxXU&m=BbHIsoLnPJiUKD-6g5XN8YMIgZnHXuWBNIvvz7uUYqauQArBwRDsvKhBsIVRdyzB&s=KHmlEAWaAn2n2e35T6g6gstJxHq1hOx9aKY7V3uhRMc&e=) Visit choosechicago.com (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__choosechicago.com&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=kwHSqO9gXgA8ZciXkh9mi-RDmMKuZXg9ntBneV0YxXU&m=BbHIsoLnPJiUKD-6g5XN8YMIgZnHXuWBNIvvz7uUYqauQArBwRDsvKhBsIVRdyzB&s=NvMW-SBYd9WyPE5pjdYokStNGxPF-3r1MV--LYiS6YQ&e=) for more information, and be sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.2 / 5

17 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

14 ratings

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