Give back this weekend by packing meals for hungry children, taking part in a St. Patrick’s Day-themed Polar Plunge, or watching a staged reading featuring cast members of Chicago Fire, Chicago Med and Chicago PD. Kids Against Hunger March 11 Winnetka Help The Volunteer Center and the Winnetka Rotary pack 100,000 meals for children in […]
It’s almost time for Best of 2017! But first, we want to hear from you. Please tell us who you think should be a Best of 2017 nominee. Please note that not every category is included here and nominating a business does not guarantee they will be included in final voting. If you would like […]
This weekend is all about food (a brand new restaurant week in Rosemont, all-you-can-eat pancakes for a good cause, even spring beer samples), but don’t miss the Woman’s Club of Evanston’s annual revue that gives back and an environmental film festival returning to Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. “Reading Between the Lines” March 3-4, 9-11 […]
Calling all moms: MommyCon Chicago is coming to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont March 3-5. MommyCon is a boutique-style convention bringing parents and parents-to-be together for seminars and workshops about everything from babywearing and breastfeeding to car seat safety and child-proofing. This series of conventions that focus on natural and organic parenting […]
Spend Friday morning at story time with your kids before enjoying date night at an annual wine and beer tasting or girls’ night out at a favorite boutique. Plus, don’t miss the Chicago Flamenco Festival or Fox Lake’s Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Illinois. Story Time at Lumen Optical Feb. 24 Evanston The new Lumen […]
As one museum exhibit closes this weekend, another opens for the first time in the U.S. Plus, meet a best-selling author, see a spectacular show, and visit Chicago Botanic Garden for a favorite annual event. Thrity Umrigar Author Event Feb. 18 Lincolnshire Thrity Umrigar, best-selling author of “The Story Hour,” will speak at Adlai E. […]
Spend an evening at the theater, indulge in chocolate treats, explore a new museum exhibit or annual car show, or shop for a cause this weekend around Chicago. Chicago Theatre Week Feb. 9-19 Various Find $15 or $30 tickets (sometimes less) for more than 100 shows around the Chicago area, including “Faceless” at Northlight, “Gloria” […]
There are plenty of reasons to visit Canada this year both for vacation and to explore our amicable neighbor to the north as a potential emigration option. Everyday life is similar enough that you won’t experience jarring culture shock (except maybe in predominantly French-speaking Québec City), yet people seem nicer, and dare we say, happier? […]
Super Bowl LI was one for the record books, but what about the commercials? Did they make you laugh? Cry? Think? Watch a few of the commercials that aired below and then tell us which Super Bowl ad was your favorite in the comments below. And what did you think about Lady Gaga‘s halftime show? […]
There’s nothing like the start of a new year to inspire you to take fresh steps toward becoming your best self. But getting to that “new you” status can be difficult without some motivation, encouragement and practical tips. Whether you want to excel at your job, improve your health or be a better friend, colleague […]
