EAT. SHOP. PLAY. Discovering the Best in Chicago
BY AMY GALVIN Chicago White Sox fans, this summer you can take your family out to the (Sunday) ballgame for a memorable -- and affordable -- baseball experience. As part of an effort to attract more families out to the ballpark, the South … [Read more...]
BY RACHEL WIND Chances are, even if you are the greenest of green when it comes to recycling and loving the earth, I bet you don’t know when Earth Day falls this year. Maybe this is because society has evolved to celebrate the Mother Earth … [Read more...]
BY SARAH AMUNDSEN I have been to my fair share of dive bars in the city, but one has always stood out from all the rest. Since my 21st birthday, The Hangge Uppe (pronounced "hang up") has been one of my favorite places. If you like bars full … [Read more...]
BY AMY GALVIN The playspace arena in downtown Chicago is forever expanding. With so many young families choosing to stay in the city longer versus making the move to the 'burbs, there are a lot more kids' activity centers opening up, like … [Read more...]
BY LINDSAY WIELGOLEWSKI The month of March means a lot of things to a lot of people—a green river, St. Patty’s Day celebrations, longer days and the hope of spring—whatever. For me, March means one thing and one thing ONLY: MARCH. … [Read more...]
BY ELIZABETH GINTER Think St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago is only about green beer, a green river and Irish car bombs? The city steeped in Irish tradition is also home to an interesting Irish landmark: a castle. Dubbed ‘Chicago’s Only … [Read more...]
BY AMY GALVIN I never played kiddie music when my daughter was a baby. The songs would drive me nuts and she was too little to voice her opinion about what we listened to on the radio. So, we’d cruise around town with the top 40 radio station on … [Read more...]
BY MARIS CALLAHAN If you've attended a public event in Chicago, odds are you've used Eventbrite to sign up or purchase your ticket. Eventbrite is a company that believes in gathering with others to learn, grow, get inspired, feel connected, … [Read more...]
BY SHEILA TAWIA Let's be honest--most of us take the conventional route when we watch the Academy Awards: we stay at home, comfortably nestled in our sofas with a few snacks. Depending on how festive we feel, we might even wear sweats. It's the … [Read more...]
BY KELLY ALESSO What’s the passion you’ve been dying to pursue? Maybe you’re curious about woodworking or learning how to sail. Maybe you’re dying to write a novel or to learn how to cook. If learning the art of DJing is more your … [Read more...]
