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An important month in our calendar every year is February’s Black History Month. We celebrate Chicago’s rich history in the civil rights movement, and through February 22, Chicago is celebrating a culinary legacy in Chicago BLACK Restaurant Week.

Clothing is expensive (especially nowadays) and we all want to get our money’s worth! Here are a few ways to extend the life of your garments by preventing or repairing damage...

There’s something almost magical about a home that feels organized. Not sterile. Not sparse. Just intentional. When everything has a place, daily life runs smoother—and your home feels bigger, calmer, and more functional.

Here in Chicago, we celebrate everything and this weekend is no exception as Valentine’s Day just so happens to fall on Saturday this year. So beware, Cupid is on the hunt with plenty of love!

Happy Lunar New Year on Tuesday, February 17! It’s the Year of the Horse, signifying a period of “high energy, ambition, and rapid change.”

Valentine’s Day is just days away. While many of Chicago’s finest restaurants are fully reserved for Saturday, February 14, we at Dean’s Team Chicago are looking out for you, and have found a few places still accepting reservations.

Deep within your gastrointestinal tract lives a community of microorganisms. This is known as your gut microbiome, and it heavily influences our wellbeing! A poor one likely plays a role in every dysfunction in your body, from skin issues and weight gain to chronic fatigue and depression. The good news? There are easy ways to boost your microbiome and improve your overall health.

Location still matters in real estate—but not for the reasons it once did. Today’s buyers are redefining what makes a great place to live, focusing less on commute times and more on lifestyle, flexibility, and everyday quality of life.

This February weekend opens with celebrating the colorful carnival season, continues with other exciting events and closes out with Super Bowl LX to get us through, what hopefully will be our last cold snap of a very dreary, frozen, long winter. But I wouldn’t hold my breath!

Though February is the shortest month of the year, it seems like Chicago just packs more activities into a shorter time frame!

After 17 fun-filled, adventurous days, another successful Chicago Restaurant Week will be the books. However, through Sunday, February 8, you can still take advantage of special prices at Chicago’s best and most prestigious restaurants!

Many of us leave cleaning for the weekend and often spend a good amount of time on this task. Wouldn’t you like to get it done in a few hours instead of all day? The trick to that is to do just a few things every day...

Buyers often decide how they feel about a home within the first 30 seconds of walking through the door. From curb appeal to lighting and scent, those initial moments create an emotional reaction that can make or break a showing. Learn what buyers notice instantly—and how sellers can make those first seconds count.

Climbing the walls and just need to get out of the house no matter how cold or snowy it might be this weekend? Well, here are a few suggestions to get yourself outside again!

Twelve years after his passing, who was Harold Ramis? “He wasn’t loud. He didn’t mug. He built worlds that lasted. Comedy didn’t just change because of Harold Ramis — it matured.” Love, Gilda post on Facebook

Welcome to Week Two of the 17-day celebration that is Chicago Restaurant Week! Through Sunday, February 8, braving the cold weather reaps great rewards at Chicago’s award-winning restaurants.

We don’t usually think of protein when we are choosing vegetables for our winter recipes. We think of fiber, antioxidants and a great host of other healthy nutrients—but many of the vegetables we use in the winter do have a good amount of protein. It’s an excellent reason to shop seasonally and boost the protein content in your meals.

Today’s most valuable room isn’t defined by a single purpose. Flex Rooms give homeowners the freedom to work, host, relax, and evolve—all within the same space.

BRRR – to freeze or not to freeze! In case you’re one of the adventuresome types that doesn’t let unbearable arctic temperatures stop you from going out, here’s a run down of some happenings this weekend for your wild self to enjoy!

While this weekend‘s temperatures may well delve into negative digits, you and your family can still celebrate the magic of winter with the Chicago Park District at Polar Adventure Days and other FREE programs sponsored by the Chicago Park District and its partners throughout the city!