We happen to be ecstatic that winter is finally in the rearview. The air just feels different, and the city is becoming greener—the buds are sprouting, cherry blossoms are blooming, and tulip fields are bursting into co...
If you’re looking to explore restaurants outside Chicago, good news: The MICHELIN Guide is expanding. The Guide recently announced that it will be releasing a Great Lakes edition. However, Chicago will not be incl...
One of the best things about early April is that you can see something new every day, especially when visiting the Morton Arboretum. As you stroll down the main road, you’ll notice clusters of wildflowers, fresh shades...
The Obama Presidential Center is set to open this summer after several years of development, and residents of Illinois will have the chance to visit for free! As part of the Illinois Free Days program, Illinois resident...
Chicago summers can get quite hectic, making it hard to keep track of everything happening in the city. However, what we love most is a relaxed, charming street festival where you can explore art, enjoy a beer, and danc...
Have you noticed the little book-sharing boxes in neighborhoods? Now, a different kind of miniature structure is appearing on the sidewalks of Chicago. These boxes aren’t for books; they’re for art. Called &...
This past March, hundreds of people waited outside the Guinness Open Gate Brewery in the West Loop to sample a PopUp Bagel with a limited-edition schmear—and we don’t blame them; the bagels are that good. If you&#...
There is something special about spring. After a dreary winter filled with snow-covered grass, it’s nice to see beautiful, colorful flowers emerging from the ground. It brightens everything before summer truly sets in....
What if you could touch the Great Pyramid, the Roman Colosseum, and the Berlin Wall—all without leaving Michigan Avenue? At the base of the Tribune Tower lies an open-air museum—featuring fragments of global landmarks l...
Great news for Illinois residents who own a car in Chicago. You can now pay the required taxes and register your vehicle titles at the same time. Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced that the Illinois...
