Chicago Food & Wine Festival
Foodies unite! The first-ever Chicago Food & Wine Festival will take place November 17 - 18, 2012 at the Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles, Illinois, about an hour's drive west of Chicago....Read...
View ArticleHow to Vote in Chicago
Election Day is November 6, 2012. All polling places in Chicago are to be open that day from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. for the General Election. On Election Day, voters may cast ballots only at the polling...
View ArticleLast-minute Voter Information
With Election Day upon us, if you are a last-minute voter and want to confirm your voter registration and your polling location, you can do it one of two ways:If you live in suburban Cook County, you...
View ArticleChicago's Annual Christmas Tree Lighting
Don't forget this afternoon is when Chicago's annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place at Daley Plaza.The event starts at 4:30 p.m. with live music, including carolers from the play A...
View ArticleThanksgiving Day in Chicago
It almost doesn't feel like Thanksgiving in Chicago with temperatures in the 60s. Did we fast forward to spring? But regardless of this "heat wave" in November, Thanksgiving arrives tomorrow.Check out...
View ArticleDecember Kicks Off the Holidays in Chicago
With December 1 less than two days away, the beginning of the holiday season in Chicago is just days away.This weekend you can stop by the Christkindlmarket in Chicago's Daley Plaza. The market, which...
View ArticleHoliday Magic at the Brookfield Zoo
Gaze at over a million lights on display at the annual Holiday Magic event at the Brookfield Zoo starting Saturday, December 1, and running each weekend throughout the month. Times are 4 to 9...
View ArticleThe Lights Are on at the Lincoln Park Zoo
The Lincoln Park Zoo's annual ZooLights is underway at the famous Chicago landmark and promises the same holiday fun as in years past, including:Photos with Santa.New 3-D Displays.Carousel and train...
View ArticleSanta Paws is Coming to Town
Looking for a fun holiday event to share with your furry friend? The Hotel Allegro in Chicago will be hosting the annual Santa Paws get together this weekend - Saturday, December 8, and Sunday,...
View ArticleFamily Friendly Holiday Events in Chicago
With the kids on break from school, you might be looking for things to do as a family to help usher in the holidays.We've compiled a list of holiday events happening in Chicago that are fun for all...
View ArticleChicago Christmas Events 2012
With so much going on this holiday season in Chicago, it's hard to keep track of all of the events. I know for myself, I have been so busy that I've barely had time to get to my favorite holiday event,...
View ArticleIce Skating at Chicago's Millennium Park
Now that the weather has gotten colder and feels a bit more wintry, it might be a good time to head over to Millennium Park on Michigan Avenue and take advantage of the park's outdoor ice skating...
View ArticleNew Year's Eve Events in Chicago
With New Year's Eve just a few days away, what are your plans? Still on the fence about what to do that evening?Check out our New Year's Eve Chicago Guide for ideas on parties, as well as restaurants...
View ArticleNew Year's Day and Beyond in Chicago
As a New Year ushers in, check out our list of things to do on New Years Day and beyond in Chicago to help you start off 2013 right, including accomplishing resolutions and more. Events include a Polar...
View ArticleTwo Chicago Museums Increase Their Prices
Starting this year, visiting the Art Institute of Chicago and the Museum of Science and Industry will get a bit pricier.Both museums received approval from the city of Chicago to increase their...
View ArticleValentine's Day in Chicago
February 14 will be here before you know it. How will you spend Valentine's Day?Rather you are alone or in a relationship, there are several events in Chicago to celebrate with cupid....Read Full Post
View ArticleFree Museum Admission This Weekend in Chicago
This weekend, February 2 - 3, 2013, Bank of America and Merrill Lynch cardholders will receive free access to several museums in Chicago, including:Adler PlanetariumThe Art Institute of ChicagoChicago...
View ArticleChicago Restaurant Week 2013
Chicago Restaurant Week is a citywide "culinary celebration" featuring more than 250 restaurants throughout the Chicago area. The 10-day dining event runs February 1 - 10, 2013 and features prix fixe...
View ArticleWhat's Happening This February in Chicago
Tomorrow marks a new month in Chicago and with that comes several events, two holidays, and Chicago's annual Restaurant Week, which starts tomorrow, February 1, and runs for 10 days.Also in February is...
View ArticleTax-Free Shopping in Chicago This February
If you have any shopping to do this month, might be worth waiting until President's Day weekend (Saturday, February 16 - Monday, February 18) when the Shops at 900 N. Michigan will be offering tax-free...
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