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5 Chicago Apps To Help You Discover The Best of Your Neighborhood

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CHICAGO — You want to get the best out of Chicago, but you need some help.

There's an app for that.

Technology makes it a little easier to pinpoint where to eat, how to travel and what makes your neighborhood great.

DNAinfo has rounded up five apps that will help your get the most out of your city:

DNAinfo Chicago

The only news app that's going to alert you when something is happening down the block. From breaking news to restaurant openings, our app lets you pick just the neighborhoods you want to follow so you know what's going on near your apartment and your office. Share photos with your neighbors and talk about neighborhood matters.

Citymapper

Citymapper, described as a reinvention of the transport app, shows commuters the best routes for getting around, including different modes of transportation, such as CTA rail and bus, car sharing and bike routes.

My Chi Parks

This Chicago Park District app lists free events at city parks and uses GPS to alert you to happenings in your area.

Choose Chicago

Get information on events happening all around the city, plus local deals. The app allows you to keep track of places you'd like to visit, dining options, places to shop and nightlife, with a neighborhood focus.

GateGuru

Wondering if you're going make that flight at O'Hare and Midway? This app tells you if your jet is on time, plus estimated TSA security lines.