Ah, September. The kids are back in school, and you have some free time on the calendar—free time to spruce up your fall wardrobe. The Glen Town Center is a great destination for all things shopping, and with the leaves just turning, a great place for an outdoor adventure. Via Gelato Via Gelato is the […]
Come fall, everyone is on the go.
For a fun-filled family day, take a trip to Lincoln Park. Below are some of our favorite places in this great north-side Chicago neighborhood. Sweet Mandy B’s Pop into Sweet Mandy B’s for an afternoon treat! Cindy Levine‘s adorable sweets shop is one of the most delicious old-fashioned comfort shops in Chicago. Well-known for its […]
Vacations may masquerade themselves as a time to relax with family and friends, but we all know what they are really about: finding that perfect shot.
Once a wealthy lead mining town in the 1800s, Galena, Illinois is beloved by history buffs, nature fans and romantic retreat seekers. When the mines petered out, Galena fell into a sleepy decline—its saving grace. Today, history-rich Galena is thriving, known as “the town time forgot.” Historic hotels and B&Bs abound here. For centrally located […]
It’s time to get medieval.
Years ago, West Devon Avenue in West Rogers Park was a mainly Jewish community. Today, this bustling neighborhood, known as “Little India” is a destination for South Asian families, tourists, and fans of Indian culture—and it’s all a short drive away. Great food Hungry? Little India has restaurants for almost any flavor of Indian food. […]
Sonoma County’s Healdsburg is a village of 11,000 people, centered around a 19th century town square — the ideal home base for your Sonoma adventure. To truly stay off the beaten track, travel to Healdsburg on a weekday and avoid the crush of day trippers from San Francisco. Suzan von Lengerke of Lake Shore Travel […]
We love our neighborhoods! Make It Better asked our readers what you love most about the place you live, and we received answers from Lincolnshire to Lake Forest; Evanston to Barrington. Here is what makes our towns and villages amazing places to live, make friends, raise children, enjoy nature and connect with culture and […]
Wolverines or Badgers?
