Thursday Specials in Chicago

Thursday functions as Chicago's unofficial weekend kickoff — happy hours run later, more restaurants roll out dinner specials, and it's the last quiet-ish night before Friday and Saturday crowds show up.

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Planning your Thursday in Chicago

Treat Thursday as a preview of the weekend: happy hours run a little later, and it's typically your last chance to get a table without a wait before the weekend rush.