This weekend features two 21+ events and two family-friendly festivals. Plus, you can meet a U.S. soccer star in Winnetka. River to Rooftop Sept. 30 Chicago Say goodbye to rooftop season with one more outdoor party. Start at City Winery at the Riverwalk, where there will be a New Orleans-style second line marching band, before […]
Leaf Peeper Paradise Overnight Package at Grand Geneva Resort & Spa Fans of fall rejoice. This autumn adventure takes the season to a whole new level. Experience the changing colors at your own leisure as you roam 1,300 acres of autumn beauty at Grand Geneva Resort & Spa in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. This package includes […]
Unlike traditional and tight hotel rooms, The Cove of Lake Geneva offers spacious studio, one- and two-bedroom suites with kitchens and patios — room to stretch out yet stay together! Perfect for family vacations, girlfriend getaways and corporate outings, The Cove is ideally situated just steps from Lake Geneva’s charming downtown, beach, Riviera Pier, restaurants, […]
Sleek and edgy with a twist of Wisco tradition, the 146-room Ridge Hotel debuted its multi-million-dollar redesign this past spring to rave reviews. Parked along the beautiful shores of Lake Como, The Ridge features two new dining options — the smart and sumptuous Crafted Americana restaurant and the bean + vine coffee and wine bar […]
During this first official weekend of fall, browse artwork at two expos, stop by two family-friendly festivals, or visit the Illinois Holocaust Museum for their newest exhibit. EXPO CHICAGO Sept. 22-25 Chicago For the fifth year, EXPO CHICAGO, or the International Exposition of Contemporary & Modern Art, will present art from around the world at Navy […]
As the co-founder of All in Together, a nonpartisan nonprofit working to engage U.S. women in politics and civic action, and executive advisor to Deloitte, Lauren Leader-Chivée has devoted her life to promoting diversity in politics, the workplace and beyond. Now, with her book “Crossing the Thinnest Line: How Embracing Diversity from the Office to […]
It’s time for round six of Chicago Ideas Week (CIW), one of the largest festivals our fantastic city has to offer. Between Oct. 17 and 23, you can attend talks, conversations and labs on a wealth of, well, ideas — from journalism to entrepreneurship to politics. With speakers this year including entertainment exec Ariel Emanuel, […]
Fall brings us cooler temperatures and changing colors, but it also brings new theater, TV, movies, fashion and more. Get ready for it all with our entertainment guide. Raise the Curtain: Fall’s Must-See Theater in Chicago 5 Reasons Why ‘Hamilton’ is Worth the Hype Where to Celebrate Oktoberfest in Chicago ‘Chicago P.D.’ Star Marina Squerciati Talks […]
This weekend, Winnetka will welcome fall with hayrides and seasonal activities and Historic Wagner Farm in Glenview will host a harvest bonfire. Highwood will also present a brand new wine and beer event, while the Lakeview Taco Fest will be back for a fourth year. Plus, meet a woman who became a spy in Nazi Germany. […]
Whether you’re looking for a weekend getaway or a two-week trip to a foreign country, these dream destinations are a direct flight from Chicago. No lengthy layovers to tire you out, no chance of your bag getting lost halfway, and no worries about missing your connecting flight! Mayakoba, Mexico Flying into Cancun’s crowded airport and […]
