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Bravo’s Top Chef Richard Blais Takes Chicago With Cooper’s Hawk

Chef, restaurateur, cookbook author and television personality Richard Blais was the latest Friend of Cooper's Hawk to visit Chicago for an exclusive night of...
Maggie Daley Skating Ribbon

The Best Ice Skating Rinks in Chicago

What better way to enjoy winter in Chicago than with a favorite winter pastime like ice skating? Here are our best ice skating rinks...
Museum of Illusions Chicago Rotated Room

Museum of Illusions Chicago Has Over 80 Educational and Instagrammable Exhibits

Originally opening in November 2020, the Museum of Illusions Chicago had to close its doors about a week later due to the state's COVID-19...
111 Places in Chicago

111 Places in Chicago That You Must Not Miss

I thought I knew Chicago quite well, but not until a close friend and author Amy Bizzarri had the challenge to come up with...

Wndr Museum Redefines Museums and Is a Cool Art Experience for Kids of All...

Chicago has no shortage of impressive museums, from art institutions like The Museum of Contemporary Art to the Art Institute, to immersive...
Elkhart Lake Wisconsin

Where to Stay, Eat and What to Do in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin

I have driven through Wisconsin many times---mostly to bigger cities like Madison, Milwaukee and a few times to Lake Geneva. This time, I'm taking...
Summer Body Tips

Summer Body Tips by Equinox Fitness Manager Julie Valenti

Summertime is quickly approaching and that means we have to work ourselves into tiptop shape for the season. We agree it’s not so easy...
The Magic Parlour

The Magic Parlour Adds a Little Sophisticated Magic to Your World

Add a little magic to your world as you step inside a secret venue housed inside the glamorous Palmer House Hilton (17 E. Monroe)...

6 Romantic Spots in Chicago

Chicago is a city that can be full of surprises and unique places for couples --from an active downtown of highrises, luxury restaurants, and...

Why You Should Visit Chicago During Winter

You might have heard about our bad winters in the Windy City, but Chicago can give the perfect dose of indoor and outdoor activities...

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Fiona the hippo

Go to the Zoo or Aquarium (Virtually!)

The world may be on lockdown for a while, but that doesn’t mean we can’t still explore. Zoos and aquariums are bringing...