5 Things to Do: Labor Day Weekend 2017

Hello, September! Spend your Labor Day weekend at Chicago festivals all about jazz, lobster, Poland or Ireland, or explore Evanston’s beautiful lakefront. Plus, find multiple ways to give back this week and next. Chicago Jazz Festival Aug. 31 to Sept. 3 Chicago This free Labor Day festival is back with performances by Jon Faddis, the […]

Behind the Scenes: What It’s Like to Be on the TODAY Show

It’s all in a day’s work. Except not really because being on TODAY is not quite like your yesterday or your tomorrow — or the many other days in between for that matter. It’s definitely a toDAY to remember — a day that’s exhilarating and crazy cozy normal all at the same time. How can […]

5 Things to Do: Aug. 25-27

Make the most of the last weekend in August with a “trip” to Nashville or Greece, a beer tasting, a “Star Wars”-themed soccer match, and comedy outside Wrigley Field. Nashwood Aug. 25-27 Highwood Don your cowboy boots and head out to Highwood, which will transform into Nashville (or Nashwood) this weekend with live country, bluegrass […]

Don't Throw Away Those Eclipse Glasses...

The eclipse may be over for those of us in the United States, but on July 2, 2019, there will be a solar eclipse visible in Asia and South America where many people don’t have the resources to get special glasses to see the phenomenon. Astronomers Without Borders is soon announcing a collection program that […]

5 Things to Do: Aug. 18-20

It’s time for another Chicago Air and Water Show, and this year’s event will feature a favorite former Cub. Plus, don’t miss two food festivals, a $1 shopping event, and a concert for “Lord of the Rings” fans. And get ready for Monday’s eclipse with these Chicago events and tips. Evanston Art & Big Fork […]