Chicago may have lost out on the bid to host the 2016 Summer Olympics, but that doesn’t mean the Windy City won’t be well represented at these Games. Check out the incredible athletes who will be representing both Team USA and their Sweet Home Chicago in Rio this summer. Monica Rokhman Age: 19 Hometown: Northbrook, Illinois […]
We’re always looking for that next great read, and some of the best recommendations actually come from Instagram, where celebrities are using social media to share their favorite books with millions of followers. Here are some recommendations from just a few of our faves. Reese Witherspoon A photo posted by Reese Witherspoon (@reesewitherspoon) on Jul […]
Not just for movie stars and dignitaries, it turns out private jet travel can sometimes make the most sense for business travelers, families, couples, and people with pets. Just think how luxurious it would be to avoid standing in long check-in and security lines at the airport, waiting for luggage or scrambling to make a […]
The sun is beginning to set on another Chicago summer, but there’s still plenty to do before fall officially begins. Aug. 1: Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio Guided Interior Tour 951 Chicago Ave., Oak Park Take a guided tour of Frank Lloyd Wright’s home, or click here to discover additional tours of Robie House, […]
If you’re not heading to Lollapalooza (where Evanston native Jessie Arlen, stage name iDA HAWK, will perform songs she co-wrote with GriZ on Friday night) this weekend, say goodbye to July with a movie at Ravinia and a wine tasting in Winnetka instead. Families also won’t want to miss a kid-friendly show, workshop or sand sculpting […]
Wilmette’s Plaza del Lago has been celebrating summer with its free weekly Summer Concert Series every Thursday. The final shows of the series are Semple on July 28 and Moss/Realtime Aug. 4. To keep celebrating the summer season, Plaza del Lago’s shops are joining together to give away a Shopping Package worth $740. Participating stores […]
With the Olympics only weeks away, it’s time to start getting in the know. Here are some of the athletes with a good chance of medaling at this summer’s Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Impress your friends at summer viewing parties by remembering these names and some key facts. And stay tuned for more great Make […]
Head to Chicago for free staged readings at Goodman Theatre and to get a taste of Latin America. Or, stick around the suburbs for a new taco fest, Summerfest or festival of art. Highwood Days & North Shore Taco Fest July 20-24 Highwood Highwood’s oldest festival, Highwood Days, takes place alongside the first ever North […]
Pokemon Go has been all the rage since it came out at the beginning of July. I’ll admit, I was skeptical when I first heard about it. A bit about me: I am a millennial, one of the older ones. I was young enough to watch the cartoon when it first came out on TV, but I […]
Traveling as a family can be a wonderful experience that creates lifelong memories, but it can also be a bit trying — especially when your children are tweens and teens. To minimize the eye rolls and attitude and maximize the family fun, we asked some travel experts (who also happen to be parents of older […]
