From enjoying the outdoors this beautiful end-of-summer weekend, to helping others in need, here are five things you can actually do. Please take care and help our community fight COVID-19 — maintain at least 6 feet of distance, wear a mask and wash your hands properly and frequently, when going out. Visit: The MEME Museum […]
This weekend we move into August, which is typically full of big music fests, local neighborhood events and lazy beach days. While festivals as we know it are on hold, you can still party from the safety of your home. Here are five ways you can do just that this weekend. Please take care and […]
Of the things we are missing this summer, State Fairs – with their iconic food, music and rides we have loved since our childhood – are definitely top of the list. With most fairs canceled, many are still offering ways to support vendors with food to-go, like Wisconsin State Fair’s Food Drive-Thru. But if you […]
Baseball is finally back, and we have a beautiful, but hot, weekend ahead of us. From safely visiting our zoos to mixing up a margarita at home in honor of National Tequila Day, here are five things you can do this weekend. Please take care and help our community fight COVID-19 — maintain at least […]
Summer produce season is in full swing and we’re seizing every opportunity to indulge in all those gorgeous fruits and veggies in their peak-season glory. An added benefit to eating lots of fresh produce: It does wonders for your immune system. Need some salad inspiration? We’ve rounded up six colorful, immune-boosting salad recipes that are […]
Somehow, we are already halfway through July and the possibility of heading back into the school routine soon—at home or not—is top of mind for most families. Before we dive back into our chaotic schedules, let’s enjoy some of the peace, rest and relaxation summer brings. From enjoying ice cream for a good cause to […]
We’re in for another hot weekend, that is full of socially-distanced events and opportunities to help the community. Here are just a few things you can get out and do, from supporting local stores to enjoying an iconic film from the comforts of your car. We understand that after months of being cooped up most […]
If we ask you to think of Wisconsin, we bet one word comes to mind: cheese. One of the only states in the U.S. to offer a Master Cheesemaker Program, Wisconsin has a rich history in cheesemaking. In fact, they have been making cheese since before they were even declared a state. If you are […]
As we head into another stranger than fiction holiday weekend, we might be longing for the days of hanging out with big groups of friends and family and celebrating with dazzling firework displays. But as COVID-19 numbers climb, let’s take care to keep Illinois in the green — we are one of only 13 states that […]
This weekend, we enter Phase 4 of Illinois reopening plan. What does this mean for our weekend plans? Many of our favorite zoos, parks and businesses are reopening, with safety measures in place. So, get out and enjoy the beautiful summer weekend, but please take care, since we are far from beating COVID-19. Here are […]
