If you’ve ever seen a commercial for river cruises, you’ve likely been intrigued — who wouldn’t want to bring their hotel with them and cruise down some of Europe’s great waterways, with sparkling cities on either side of your ship? The appeal is clear, and it’s catching on: River cruises have become more popular than ever with almost […]
Chicago is set to host this year’s MLS All-Star game next week, but the fun begins this weekend with a wide variety of free events. Plus, don’t miss wine tastings in the city and the suburbs, a festival all about bloody marys, and a classic car show. And find even more events in our Summer […]
Want your travel routine to feel a little less, well, routine? You’re guaranteed to induce envy at the airport from fellow travelers with one of these seriously smart and stylish bags that make the perfect travel companion. 1. The Smart Suitcase One of the newest trends in luggage is the smart suitcase, with built-in features ranging from digital scales and […]
With the North Shore Taco Fest, an ice cream social in Evanston, and the Chicago Craft Beer Festival, it’s another great weekend for foodies. Plus, make a difference at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago and tour the city by land and lake. North Shore Taco Fest July 20-23 Highwood More than 20 restaurants, caterers and food […]
What inspires children to be kind? Is kindness innate, something we are born with and need to nurture? Two local teachers, Rena Rosen and Jenny Levin, tackle these questions in their recently published book, “The Courage to Be Kind” (Archway Publishing, 2017). The two friends combined forces to fulfill a need, and in doing so are […]
We like to call this our “around the horn” stadium tour. First, an explanation: The baseball term “around the horn” refers to a throwing pattern that happens after a strikeout when there are no runners on base. The sequence is catcher to third base, to second, to shortstop, and then back to the pitcher. That’s […]
Blasting down 135D from Mexico City to Oaxaca may well be the most thrilling/horrifying car ride you’ll ever take. For most of the trip, there are two lanes, one going in each direction, and a center lane, indicated with a four-foot “passing lane” for cars going in both directions. We saw many vehicles using this […]
Summer continues to roll along with a birthday bash at Navy Pier, a jewelry trunk show at Chicago Botanic Garden, a fair in Chinatown, free ice cream from the Museum of Science and Industry, and a new rock ‘n’ roll exhibit at the Illinois Holocaust Museum. Plus, find even more things to do in Chicago […]
For years at Lake Geneva Canopy Tours, we have been the tale of two buildings. Our equipment room and outdoor hangout spot sat up the hill on our property, while our office and check-in point remained down below, across the street. This made things difficult. Coordinating between the two areas was cumbersome at times, and […]
Wilmette resident Patricia Stratton is nothing if not determined. Twenty-five years after she presented her master’s thesis at Northwestern University, Stratton has delivered on a promise to herself to share with the world a fascination and deep knowledge of what is fondly known as “Chicago’s Picasso.” In time for the 50th anniversary of the unveiling […]
