“If Bronzeville Winery’s energy could be harvested, this place would have enough backup power to keep its DJ spinning during a blackout.” - Eater.com, 2022

Most people don’t realize that shoveling snow is a total body workout! It can exacerbate upper back issues, injure your obliques, and cause strain on your lower extremities—from your hips to your knees, and as far down as lower legs.

If you’re thinking about selling (or just curious where the market’s heading), here’s a look at what today’s buyers care about most—and why it matters.

Ready or not, this is our last weekend before Christmas’ arrival on Thursday. If you’re looking to have some fun time for yourself before then, this weekend offers a slew of Holiday Popups sure to put you in a festive mood!

You know them when you see them…oversized, decked out in bling, fur, tinsel and bedazzled with rhinestones and holiday lights, Ugly Christmas Sweaters have taken on a life of their own. Consider this observation about Mark Darcy, the character Colin Firth played in “Bridget Jones Diary...”

Just a week from now, families will gather in celebration for all-out Christmas Eve and Christmas Day feasts with their nearest and dearest. And Chicago’s restaurants are still taking reservations and even offering last-minute gifts!

Yes, it’s that time again! Time to plan out what we want to achieve in the next year. But, if you really want to be successful and not give up by the end of January, you need a plan. S.M.A.R.T. is an acronym for a plan that has helped many people achieve their goals. Let’s go over the five steps in setting up a smart goals plan.

When buyers walk into a home for the first time, they’re not just looking at square footage and finishes—they’re forming an emotional impression within seconds. Long before they check the price or ask about the roof, they’re asking themselves one important question...

It may be downright frigid this weekend here in Chicago but that won’t stop us from enjoying our holiday season! We’ll just stay warm by attending traditional holiday theatre favorites!

Imagine being surrounded by the world’s best architecture and the world’s best art as you glide effortlessly under the watchful Cloud Gate (aka, ‘The Bean’) at Millennium Park. And best of all, it’s free with your own skates!

Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, celebrates the triumph of light over darkness, faith and freedom. Today, we celebrate with special menus, menorahs, games and family togetherness. From Sunday, December 14-Monday, December 22, many Chicago restaurants will be offering special dine-in, carryout and delivery options for the occasion. Dean’s Team Chicago is proud to present the following...

We’ve all strived to eat healthier at one point or another—especially around big events. During New Years, we tend to set lofty goals for quick results. However, it’s easier to change habits gradually rather than attempting to adopt an entirely new lifestyle! Here are six foods that, according to dieticians, are super healthy and easy to incorporate into your daily diet.

As temperatures drop, a few simple steps can help you stay warm, protect your home, and keep winter energy costs under control.

Just three weekends left before celebrating Christmas! Enjoy some holiday fun this weekend from unique holiday shopping shows to holiday light displays to plenty of family-friendly fun at various holiday indoor/outdoor events!

Creating special memories is such an important part of the holiday season. Thanks to the upcoming December Free Days at many Chicago area museums, you and your family can create extra special memories, find extra-special gifts and save money!

The popularity of Afternoon Tea began in the mid-19th century in England, when Anna, the seventh Duchess of Bedford, introduced the concept of Afternoon Tea in 1840. The Duchess got hungry around four o’clock in the afternoon, and the evening’s meal wasn’t until 8 pm.

It’s sure getting cold out in Chicago! We’ve just received 10 inches of snow this last week—a sign that the cold weather is settling in after a warmer-than-usual Fall. Here are a few simple tricks to keep your home nice and toasty this season (and save a few dollars too).

Ready to give your home a fresh new look? Discover how easy it is to turn worn-out furniture into stylish showstoppers using simple, affordable DIY revamps.

If you’re still overstuffed from your Thanksgiving meal and/or had an exhaustive Black Friday getting those holiday deals, this weekend is filled with seasonal activities for you and your family and friends to have a fun and relaxing festive weekend!

In a cold and snowy Chicago winter, thirty years ago, ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo, 2400 N. Cannon Drive, transformed the world -famous Zoo into a twinkling winter wonderland complete with festive holiday activities.

Happy Thanksgiving Week! At Dean’s Team Chicago, we are thankful for you! Tell us … did your holiday plans fall through? Did the turkey fail to defrost? If you’re in a bind for Thanksgiving Day and need a quick change of plans, we’re here to help!