Illinois shoppers are at high risk for identity theft, according to a recent survey by Experian’s ProtectMyID monitoring service. The survey found that 50 percent of people in Illinois, and 54 percent in Chicago, have either had their identity stolen or know someone who’s been affected by the crime. During the hectic holiday shopping season, […]
This fall, update your wardrobe with key pieces from some of Chicago’s latest and greatest boutiques. Each of these stores has either recently opened or been in business for less than a year. It’s worth a day trip (or two) to the city to check them out! Ad Hoc Ukranian Village’s newest boutique is also […]
Get ready to shop ’til you drop.
Attention, shoppers! Before your next trip down to the city, check out Shop Chicago Chic, an easy-to-use online shopping guide created by our former Editor in Chief Laura Hine.
Is it time to do some updating in your home? You may be looking for a fresh take on an entire room or just changing out a few accent pieces. And while we love our North Shore stores, if you’re looking for something new, consider a quick trip to the city. Here are our favorite […]
It’s time for holiday shopping downtown!
That strange noise? It’s called silence. Those few blessed hours between the school bus pickup and dropoff. And now that they’re here, you may find yourself in the position of having or needing to fill them. Here are several suggestions that will at least get you brainstorming: Exercise Are you having a hard time committing […]
There’s a new dining destination for your next Westfield Old Orchard shopping trip: Wilde & Greene Restaurant and Natural Market is set to open in the next week. The market-style restaurant features stations cooking dishes from around the globe, prepared fresh in front of customers. Options include a French rotisserie station, an oyster bar, […]
