Nothing says fall like a great tailgate — the perfect combination of family, friends and football. Here are eight gadgets that will not only make your party complete, but will also make you the envy of your fellow tailgaters. 1. Ion Audio iPA77 Tailgater Portable Bluetooth Speaker Equipped with a microphone, Bluetooth technology, AM/FM Radio and […]
A well-aged cheddar, a creamy brie, a funky bleu or a perfectly fried curd. If that doesn’t have you halfway out the door and headed north to one of Wisconsin’s many cheesemakers and creameries already, how about pairing it with a beer from one of the Badger State’s many craft breweries? Sounds like a road-trip-worthy […]
A well-aged cheddar, a creamy brie, a funky bleu or a perfectly fried curd. If that doesn’t have you halfway out the door and headed north to one of Wisconsin’s many cheesemakers and creameries already, how about pairing it with a beer from one of the Badger State’s many craft breweries? Sounds like a road-trip-worthy […]
A well-aged cheddar, a creamy brie, a funky bleu or a perfectly fried curd. If that doesn’t have you halfway out the door and headed north to one of Wisconsin’s many cheesemakers and creameries already, how about pairing it with a beer from one of the Badger State’s many craft breweries? Sounds like a road-trip-worthy […]
Labor Day Weekend is (almost) here and there are plenty of ways to enjoy your extra day off in and around Chicago. Plus, you’ll find even more events in the final days of our 99 Days of Summer series. Chicago Jazz Festival Sept. 1-4 Chicago Spend (at least) one more summer evening at Millennium Park during […]
Once you have children, kid-centered family vacations start to replace those spontaneous weekend getaways and romantic tropical vacations you used to take with your spouse. Sure, making memories with the kids at Disney World is wonderful, but every once in a while, mama needs a quiet beach, a steamy novel and a cold Mai Tai! […]
On Aug. 23, Historic Wagner Farm reached the 1 million visitors milestone. The farm, which has been part of the Glenview Park District since 2000, began counting visitors in 2002. The 1 millionth visitors were the Barnett family, who received a certificate and a VIP family event pass. Wagner Farm, which is open to the public for recreation […]
Make the most of the last weekend in August with a beer event at Brookfield Zoo, two food festivals, a tomato-themed event at Chicago Botanic Garden and a cruise around Chicago that gives back. ZooBrew Aug. 26 Brookfield Brookfield Zoo’s fifth annual ZooBrew will feature more than 80 beers from breweries like Abita, Lakefront and […]
Whether you’re packing for a car trip, a boat trip or a plane trip, we’ve got plenty of travel and transportation tips that’ll help get you where you need to be on time and in style. Luxury Cars Go Green as Consumers Become More Eco-Conscious Should You Donate Your Car to Charity? Considering Buying a Car […]
The end of the Olympics doesn’t mean you have to stop enjoying international sports. Next month, North Avenue Beach will house Chicago’s own polo arena for the Qatar Airways Chicago Beach Polo Cup. The three-day tournament will feature retail pop-up shops by Qatar Airways and United States Polo Association, restaurants, a wine tent, champagne and […]
