9 Navy Pier Restaurants You Need to Try

Chicago’s Navy Pier is one of the city’s top cultural destinations, so it hosts many different kinds of people with many different tastes. To satisfy those tastes, the Pier has food-to-go, food to enjoy in a casual atmosphere, and food that’s best appreciated in more refined surroundings. Here are nine of our favorites that are […]

5 Things to Do: June 2-4

Here are five things to do around Chicago this weekend, including festivals and events for the entire family. Plus, there’s a new brunch in town! Lincoln Park Greek Fest June 2-4 Chicago This family-friendly festival is back for its 40th year with food, dance troupes, music, and a bounce house, games and crafts for kids. 5th […]

Get Rolling: A Family-Friendly Guide to Biking in Chicago

It’s summer in Chicago, which means it’s time to get outside and enjoy all that our amazing city has to offer. Instead of packing into the car, get on those bikes! Here’s all you need to know to pedal your way through an amazing summer. Bike Chicago: Safety Tips and Best Routes in America’s Most […]

The Best Bikes and Cycling Gear for the Whole Family

Whether you’re a commuter, a weekend warrior or both, here’s a guide to buying the right bikes and cycling gear for your family. Want to get the best bike for your needs? Make sure you go to a specialty bike shop, rather than a big-box store. You’ll likely be supporting a local small business, and […]

2017 Summer Go Guide, Part 1: Events in Chicago and Beyond

Another summer stretches out before us — 99 days ready to be filled with festivals, outdoor movies, museum visits, live music, sporting events and more. But before you head out and start enjoying everything this season has to offer, start planning with our Summer Go Guide. Jurassic World: The Exhibition Opens May 26 The Field […]

Bravo Waukegan: Empowering Kids Through Music

Research is showing that music has the power to transform lives, and grassroots efforts all over the country are positively impacting the futures of children in underserved areas by putting musical instruments into their hands. The remarkable effects of these music programs include engaging children, improving their self discipline, and ultimately stabilizing their communities. In […]

Blue Plate Catering's Good Old Kentucky Red Eye Barbecue Sauce Recipe

In honor of National Barbecue Month, Randal Jacobs, executive chef at Blue Plate Catering, is sharing this recipe for delicious barbecue sauce infused with whiskey (Jacobs recommends Chicago’s own Koval). So fire up the grill and invite your friends over to try this boozy barbecue sauce, which is the perfect addition to grilled chicken. Good Old Kentucky Red Eye […]

5 Things to Do: Memorial Day Weekend 2017

Spend Memorial Day weekend 2017 with the ones you love at a new Chicago Children’s Museum exhibit, an annual market, two festivals, and a dining experience that supports St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Forts Opens May 26 Chicago Your kiddos have probably built some amazing forts in your own living room, but now they can […]

Recipe: Middle Eastern Lamb Burgers With Greek Yogurt Feta Sauce

Now that you’ve read up on Cancer Treatment Centers of America’s tips for healthy grilling, apply what you’ve learned as you make these tasty lamb burgers. You’ll want to keep coming back to this recipe all summer long. Middle Eastern Lamb Burgers With Greek Yogurt Feta Sauce Burger 1 1/2 pounds ground lamb 2 cloves […]