The holiday shopping season is here, and we have the ultimate list of sales and events at local stores in Chicago. Here is your exclusive preview — get out and support local business both in person and online this weekend! Athletic The Runner’s Edge 1515 Sheridan Road, Wilmette Black Friday: Spend $100 and receive a […]
As the weather cools, our wanderlust heats up. Whatever kind of vacation you’re in the mood for, here are five alternative destinations you probably haven’t considered. For a spa and wine escape… Instead of Napa Valley, relax on Vancouver Island It might not be warm and sunny, but you’ll still need your bathing suit for […]
As the weather cools, our wanderlust heats up. Whatever kind of vacation you’re in the mood for, here are five alternative destinations you probably haven’t considered. For a spa and wine escape… Instead of Napa Valley, relax on Vancouver Island It might not be warm and sunny, but you’ll still need your bathing suit for […]
If you’re like most of us, you’ve often found bra shopping to be confusing, and even downright anxiety-inducing. Fortunately, the right boutique can make all the difference. Chantilly Lace knows that “the right lingerie and sleepwear change not only your look, but your outlook.” Nestled in Plaza Del Lago, one of the country’s oldest shopping […]
The weather is finally cooling off, which means if you haven’t already stocked up on fall clothes for your kiddos, you’re probably scrambling to now! Support these local stores and sites to kick off the school year with a very important lesson: Shopping small is always in fashion. For the Littles Earth Cadets (online) Not […]
I love Chicago, I really do, but I’d be lying if I said I didn’t hate it sometimes, too (c’mon, you know what I mean). For me, the animosity starts to creep in around late February, when the thrill of winter is long forgotten and everything’s just … gray. And slushy. But then, before we […]
In a city as vibrant as Chicago, making everyday decisions — where to order dinner, get a haircut, push your kids on the swings — can feel downright dizzying. Enter our (eighth annual!) Best Of awards: You shared your favorite spaces and places, we tallied the votes, and together we’ll celebrate all that makes our […]
In a city as vibrant as Chicago, making everyday decisions — where to order dinner, get a haircut, push your kids on the swings — can feel downright dizzying. Enter our (eighth annual!) Best Of awards: You shared your favorite spaces and places, we tallied the votes, and together we’ll celebrate all that makes our […]
From great wine and Korean-Italian fusion to another Peloton outpost and easy mall kid care so you can shop till you drop, these are latest new business openings we’re excited about in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. Eats Lago Wine Bar This cozy Lakeview restaurant features a menu of light Italian tapas and pastas, as […]
Eco-friendly fashion may have a hippie connotation, but these days it’s nothing short of haute. Here, six standout brands that refuse to sacrifice style for sustainability. Best Handbags: Hozen The Look: Minimalist handbags in punchy colors and chic circular shapes. The Mission: “Hozen” is Japanese for conservation, and the vegan leather line lives up to […]
