Welcome back to another episode of All For the Love of Chicago! This episode, we're catching up on the latest Chicago summer happenings, from the excitement and celebrity buzz surrounding Lollapalooza to a deep dive into one of the city's most iconic cultural institutions, Shedd Aquarium. We kick things off with "The Deep Dish" as Lisa and Kristen dive into the latest happenings around Chicago. Kristen recaps her Lollapalooza experience, including a run-in with someone from, you guessed it, The Golden Bachelor! They dish on the stars who were in town for the festival, including surprise appearances from Olivia Rodrigo and Sam Fender, celebrity visits to Chicago staples like Mr. Beef, and the social media community coming together to share the best Lolla survival hacks, from navigating the rain to tracking down the secret Hunter boots. Plus, they chat about Chicago's back-to-school tax offer for parents and what else is still on their summer bucket lists. In our featured segment, "We're Lovin' It," Lisa and Kristen welcome Meghan Curran, Chief Operating Officer at Shedd Aquarium. With more than 25 years at one of Chicago's most beloved cultural institutions, Meghan shares what she loves most about Chicago, why Shedd Aquarium remains such an iconic part of the city's experience for visitors and locals, and what it's like to lead an institution dedicated to conservation, education, and community engagement. Meghan also discusses Shedd's recent beluga whale rescue that captured national attention, the aquarium's Centennial Commitment as it approaches its 100th anniversary in 2030, and exciting new and upcoming experiences including Wonder of Water, Amazon Rising, and a new entryway experience. Plus, they spill the tea on the aquarium's most "high-maintenance" animal, while Meghan shares some of her favorite animal encounters, memorable guest experiences, and the can't-miss sights she'd recommend to anyone visiting Shedd Aquarium for the first time. We wrap up with Let's ChicaGO, where Joanie and Fabiola highlight some of the city's can't-miss summer events and experiences, including the Taylor Street Little Italy Festa, Villapalooza, Chicago Summer Dance in the Parks, and Chalk Howard Street. From neighborhood celebrations to outdoor performances and art-filled streets, there's no shortage of ways to experience the energy, culture, and community that make Chicago summers so special. Follow Along on Instagram: Choose Chicago: https://www.instagram.com/choosechicago All For the Love of Chicago: https://www.instagram.com/allfortheloveofchicago Visit choosechicago.com for more information, and be sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about Chicago's back-to-school sales tax holiday: https://tax.illinois.gov/research/publications/bulletins/fy-2026-30.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
