What's open in Chicago right now? 2020 has been a challenging year. Popular events like sports, concerts, the marathon and other popular events have been cancelled or dramatically altered due to the impact of COVID-19. However,  there are still many fun and interesting things to do in Chicago and the surrounding area. Continue reading below for some options based off what's open in Chicago right now! Thrillist has published a list of Actually Cool Things You Can (Still) Do in… Continue reading →

The COVID-19 environment has likely put a damper on summer plans, vacations, trips, and much more - but it does not have to ruin everything fun. The City of Chicago has been opening up attractions with defined restrictions, including mask restrictions and social distancing. Below is a list of venues and activities that have reopened in Chicago: Shedd Aquarium The Shedd Aquarium has reopened its doors to visitors! The aquarium has instituted wellness checks for its staff, increased cleaning in… Continue reading →

Take advantage of cheap parking all over the country - because ParkChirp is quickly expanding! You can find the cheapest online parking deals on ParkChirp in cities that include Chicago, Denver, Miami, Bellevue, Seattle, Washington DC, and the list is growing. Finding parking is simple: Input your destination address and city on the ParkChirp app or on our website, along with the type of parking you’re looking for (monthly or hourly) Select your parking option, and check out You’ll receive a… Continue reading →

Watching Sports During Coronavirus Sports are back! For the past couple of months, we have all been wondering whether professional sports in the United States would return or not. The wait is over, and the Cubs, White Sox, and Blackhawks are finally back on TV! Fans will finally be able to watch these sporting events at bars and restaurants with their friends and family, following CDC guidelines. The city of Chicago has endless bar and restaurant options to choose from.… Continue reading →

ParkChirp & Parkwell Team Up Recently, ParkChirp has partnered with Parkwell, a parking management company based in Colorado. The partnership has resulted in the addition of many online parking locations for Parkwell’s customers. Parkwell is continuously offering new parking deals for their customers. These deals are featured on their homepage! There are currently over 20 locations in the Denver area listed on their website, including parking for the Union Station, Cherry Creek, the Central Business District, and much more. The… Continue reading →

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 →

Business Promos for Employee Parking Is your company actively searching for the best parking deals to offer your employees? Or is your company searching for a convenient way to provide contactless parking for your employees? Or better yet - are you looking for both opportunities? At ParkChirp, we understand this need and are here to help in any way we can! Lately, we have been working together with parking operators across the U.S. to help businesses offer special group promo… Continue reading →

Commuter Parking - Daily Savings! According to a recent study, it’s estimated that over 76% of Americans drive to work every day. This represents a huge demand for parking in many major cities. Parking costs can add up - so many commuting parkers look for ways to get the best deal for their time and money. ParkChirp provides a great opportunity for you to save on time and money if you’re coming downtown from the suburbs. For example, if you’re… Continue reading →

The Future of Parking (Chicago, IL - June 8, 2020) - ParkChirp, the commercial parking industry’s most innovative online sales platform, announces another major milestone in the company’s growth strategy. As of June 1, 2020, ParkChirp has listed over 300 parking facilities in ten major U.S. MSAs. ParkChirp was launched in 2017 and was developed to allow parking facilities and operators to market and sell monthly and hourly parking at the lowest cost of any online platform. Thus, enabling a… Continue reading →

For over two months, our lives have been put on hold as we face a unique and unprecedented global crisis. Daily routines and work habits have been turned upside down as we try to chart a course for a return to normalcy. But as we inch ever-closer to the light at the end of the tunnel, one thing seems clear: there will be a new normal. Whether it’s our in-office work schedules, travel habits, or event experiences, we are likely… Continue reading →