During a year when many of us were confined to our homes, these Chicago-area photographers allowed us to view the city we missed so dearly through their eyes. Here are their favorite photos they captured in 2020. Jack Gillespie “June 24th, 2020: I took this photo of a sunset over Chicago’s skyline while on a […]
He was born in South Africa in 1918. He died at the age of 95. And in between, he served 27 years in prison for treason, emancipated his country from white minority rule, and eventually governed as its first Black president. His name was Nelson Mandela, and he was a revolutionary. Even seven years after […]
Holiday festivities will look a whole lot different this year, but there’s one sparkling constant you can count on—seas of twinkling lights adorning many of our favorite local destinations. Here are six spots where you can safely savor seasonal light installations. Mag Mile Lights Festival There won’t be a parade this year, but Michigan Ave. […]
Just three hours from the city lies the charming town of Saugatuck, Michigan, which as of press time, is not on Chicago’s restricted state list. In fact, social distancing measures are taken very seriously by residents—and tourists—alike, meaning you can safely enjoy all the destination has to offer. The Saugatuck/Douglas region—known as Michigan’s Art Coast—has […]
Editor’s Note: As of Wednesday, November 18, the FRIENDS Experience is closed due to increased Covid-19 cases and government mandates. Slated to be open through Jan. 3, they hope to re-open March 17, 2021 at its current location. Ever wondered what it would be like to pull up a chair in Monica’s spotless kitchen, grab […]
Fall in Chicago is the time to soak up the last remaining days of warm sunshine and steel yourself for the cold months ahead. Now’s your chance to enjoy outdoor seating at one of Chicago’s newest restaurants or to start boosting your immunity at one of several new local wellness spots. From women and minority-owned […]
Alyssa Ravasio’s formative years are marked by the outdoors. In 2013, she started coding Hipcamp, a site that offers various outdoor and camping options.
Alyssa Ravasio’s formative years are marked by the outdoors. In 2013, she started coding Hipcamp, a site that offers various outdoor and camping options.
Soaring in the sky, comet NEOWISE captures the attention of the Bay Area and reminds us that we’re merely a spec in the universe.
With three out of four Americans across the country under stay-at-home orders during the coronavirus pandemic, most museums and zoos are now shuttered and we’re even being told not to visit most national, state and regional parks. Being stuck inside all day has left us all longing to experience nature and culture in any way we […]
