Community Celebrations: Swissôtel Chicago Receives AccorHotels' Global Bernaches Award

Swissôtel Chicago recently celebrated being selected as a recipient of AccorHotels’ Global Bernaches Team Award for its partnership with SOS Children’s Villages Illinois, a nonprofit that provides a safe, positive and education-focused environment for abandoned children and their foster families in some of Chicago’s highest-crime neighborhoods. Swissôtel Chicago’s SOS outreach initiative began as a fundraising campaign […]

by Will Mendelson

Illinois Holocaust Museum's 'Bill Graham and the Rock & Roll Revolution' Leaves Jan. 7

Updated Jan. 2, 2018 The Illinois Holocaust Museum in Skokie has extended its critically acclaimed fall exhibit, “Bill Graham and the Rock & Roll Revolution.” This blockbuster exhibition showcases the life of the music promoter who not only launched the careers of artists including The Grateful Dead, Jimi Hendrix, and The Rolling Stones, but also worked as a social justice advocate as […]

by Manon Blackman

5 Things to Do: Aug. 4-6

Lollapalooza takes center stage this weekend in Chicago, but if you won’t be rocking out in Grant Park, make your way to Victory Gardens Theater for six brand-new plays or Soldier Field for Chicago Bears Family Fest. Or, head out to the suburbs for a new museum exhibit (and free admission) and two festivals. Plus, […]

by Jennifer Speaker

5 Reasons to Try a River Cruise — And How to Choose the Best One For You

If you’ve ever seen a commercial for river cruises, you’ve likely been intrigued — who wouldn’t want to bring their hotel with them and cruise down some of Europe’s great waterways, with sparkling cities on either side of your ship? The appeal is clear, and it’s catching on: River cruises have become more popular than ever with almost […]

by Mira Temkin

5 Reasons to Try a River Cruise — And How to Choose the Best One For You

If you’ve ever seen a commercial for river cruises, you’ve likely been intrigued — who wouldn’t want to bring their hotel with them and cruise down some of Europe’s great waterways, with sparkling cities on either side of your ship? The appeal is clear, and it’s catching on: River cruises have become more popular than ever with almost […]

by Mira Temkin

5 Things to Do: July 28-30

Chicago is set to host this year’s MLS All-Star game next week, but the fun begins this weekend with a wide variety of free events. Plus, don’t miss wine tastings in the city and the suburbs, a festival all about bloody marys, and a classic car show. And find even more events in our Summer […]

by Jennifer Speaker

7 Chicago Races to Run (or Walk!) for Charity This Summer

It’s pretty common knowledge that running provides an uber-efficient workout: You’ll quickly torch calories (bonus: you actually keep burning those calories after you finish your run); you need minimal equipment (sneakers, comfy breathable clothes, a great sports bra), and you can do it just about anywhere. Running can also help you manage stress and even fight or prevent addiction. […]

by Rebeca Ballesteros

The Best New Foods at Wrigley Field

Updated March 26, 2018 In the not-too-distant past, Wrigley Field wasn’t what one would call a culinary oasis. Sure, you could find a solid Chicago-style dog, a bag of peanuts, a cold beer, and some lemon ice, but there wasn’t much else to write home about, and much of the food just outside the park was more […]

by Julie Chernoff

8 of the Best Pieces of Luggage for Every Kind of Trip

Want your travel routine to feel a little less, well, routine? You’re guaranteed to induce envy at the airport from fellow travelers with one of these seriously smart and stylish bags that make the perfect travel companion. 1. The Smart Suitcase One of the newest trends in luggage is the smart suitcase, with built-in features ranging from digital scales and […]

by Andrea Guthmann