It’s finally, FINALLY summer in Chicago, and it’s time to get outside! While we love the Chicago Botanic Garden and the Riverwalk, sometimes you just want a little bit more Mother Nature. That’s why we compiled seven of the best hikes that are easily accessible from Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. Before you head out, […]
Book clubs offer the perfect opportunity to read and discuss a variety of titles, especially genres that you may not choose on your own. From historical fiction to memoirs, true crime to romance, book club picks include something for every type of reader and leave room for a great discussion. Here are five great picks […]
This weekend, don’t miss your chance to dine on some of the best food both Chicago and Evanston have to offer. Plus, enjoy barbecue and country music, celebrate Greek culture, and more. Taste of Chicago July 10-14 Chicago Head out to Grant Park to sample from 300-plus menu items while also rocking out to live […]
Evanston is in an affordable housing crisis. Thousands of our neighbors are spending over 50 percent of their income on housing. Nurses. Teachers. Firefighters. People with disabilities. Senior citizens. People who must choose between necessities like food or medicine and keeping a roof over their head. Evanston Lighthouse Rotary Club’s annual fundraiser Taste of Evanston […]
On June 12, The Family Institute at Northwestern University hosted a panel at Chicago Botanic Garden featuring speakers Heather B. Armstrong and Alexandra Solomon. Moderating the discussion was Nancy Burgoyne, chief clinical officer at The Family Institute. More than 80 guests were able to listen to each of their experiences with treating anxiety and depression, […]
After celebrating Independence Day, keep the festivities going with these events around Chicago. Windy City RibFest in Uptown July 4-6 Chicago Celebrate Fourth of July weekend with ribs, ribs, and more ribs, plus drinks, live music, and a kids area with art and inflatables. Summer Nights Concerts July 5-6 Brookfield Brookfield Zoo’s Summer Nights concert […]
It’s astonishing to learn how few people know that one of the 20th century’s most influential Americans was born in Chicago. A new museum is out to change that—and turn an unassuming home on a quiet street in the Hermosa neighborhood on Chicago’s Northwest side into a bucket-list destination for Disney fans across the globe. […]
Parenting comes with an endless amount of love for your kids, and an almost as endless list of questions. While, sadly, there’s no single go-to handbook with all the answers for raising happy, healthy, well-adjusted kiddos, there are plenty of books packed with expert advice based on science and experience that might just have the […]
There’s a new type of music festival slowly but surely taking over the summer festival scene. While mega-fests Coachella, Bonnaroo, and our very own Lollapalooza have always been front and center, the music landscape is seeing a shift. Welcome to the world of boutique music festivals—all the exhilaration of big-name fests on a smaller scale, […]
Summer is in full swing around Chicago, but don’t let the season pass you by — make plans to attend these events, including Taste of Chicago, North Shore Taco Fest, “Les Misérables,” and more. Comedy July 27: Chicago’s Finest Stand-Up This show takes place on the last Saturday of every month at Ten Ninety Brewing […]
