Boat cruises, dining and cocktails, Ferris wheel rides and fireworks will begin their long-awaited return this month to Chicago’s iconic Navy Pier. With stringent Covid-19 sanitation practices and safety protocols in place — from the garages to the shops, restaurants and the new 223-room Sable Hotel — guests should feel secure their visits will be […]
A Chicago bungalow owned by designer Claire Staszak is both family-friendly and chic.
Sound, inspired leadership has never been more critical to the future of our communities. At Better, we’ve made it our mission to celebrate local and global leaders driving positive change. From eco warriors fighting to save our planet, to athletes making an impact on and off the court, to forces for change achieving progress in […]
Sound, inspired leadership has never been more critical to the future of our communities. At Better, we’ve made it our mission to celebrate local and global leaders driving positive change. From eco warriors fighting to save our planet, to athletes making an impact on and off the court, to forces for change achieving progress in […]
This Valentine’s Day, stay close to home for an intimate night with the one you love most. Chicagoland hotels are creating packages for lovebirds that are both sexy and safe, so you can have fun and focus on your sweetheart for a romantic staycation. The Publishing House Bed & Breakfast Room service gets upgraded Valentine’s […]
On Monday, Jan. 18, we recognize Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. To honor Dr. King’s life, work, and legacy, here are eight ways to celebrate MLK Day from your home this year. 1. Join local artists and activists to discuss Chicago-based social movements The Hyde Park Art Center will host a free virtual MLK […]
It’s common knowledge that what you share openly on social media may have repercussions in your professional life. And many who participated in Wednesdays’s riots at the Capitol are learning this the hard way. This includes former Chicago @Properties agent Libby McCarten Andrews, who shared photos from her travels to Washington D.C., that included posts […]
Did you know that Chicago is one of the top spots in the US for breweries? With more than 167 breweries (and counting), there is a beer out there that will suit just about anyone. And, lucky for us, we can liven things up at home this holiday with a special release brew, ready for […]
For the past several years, Chicago journalist Whitney Reynolds has had the same big-picture goal: for her uplifting talk show to reach a broader audience. And in a tumultuous year — during which just about everyone could use some good news — she got it. Beginning Jan. 6, 2021, “The Whitney Reynolds Show” will be […]
Tony and Grammy Award winner Heather Headley has been no stranger to the stage — until now. Like so many fellow artists, Heather Headley hasn’t been able to share her talents with a live audience since the pandemic began. That changed this month when the Northwestern University graduate, who played the role of Nala in […]
