Welcome to the first full weekend in May! A convergence of events…from Cinco de Mayo (Thursday, May 5) to Polish Constitution Day and the Kentucky Derby (Saturday, May 7) to Mother’s Day (Sunday, May 8) and you’ve got the makings for an amazing Chicago weekend!

Two holidays come within three days of each other this year, Cinco De Mayo (Thursday, May 5) and Mother’s Day (Sunday, May 8). And Chicago’s restaurants are going all out to honor both… with pasión!

If you are past middle age like me, you probably get a little confused when you enter the lighting area of the big box store. We have more choices than ever. Gone are the days when incandescent bulbs were the norm, and your only choice was wattage.

Leveraging is one of the biggest advantages that real estate investors have at their disposal. In fact, real estate investing is designed with leveraging in mind.

Welcome to another weekend as we bid farewell to April and embrace the arrival of May with its various holiday celebrations sprinkled throughout the month along with some of Chicago’s most popular events returning to the scene live and in-person!

La Dolce Vita…finito! Eataly’s SpringFest, 43 E. Ohio Street, is taking over the Streeterville marketplace on Friday, April 28, from 6pm-11pm as their finale to Vino Month. Unlimited food, unlimited drink, and unlimited entertainment.

River North is home to such a place. The owners of this American bistro say “The Smith is the maker. We are all empowered to be makers; makers of great food, great cocktails, great hospitality, warmth, fun, energy and smiles.

If you are not familiar with the vast variety of peppers in your market here is a quick guide.

If you’re in the market to buy a home, you’ve got choices. Aside from the actual type of property - condo, townhouse, detached, etc - you need to decide whether to take the resale or new construction path to home ownership.

Springtime in Chicago brought snowflakes and chilly temps this past week, but this weekend we’re in for a warm treat! Shed those winter coats, it’s time to get out and enjoy the warm, balmy weather heading our way before the next chill returns.

With temperatures mellowing, it’s time for fun in Chicago! We’ve got playoff basketball, fun fests, and a creative way to celebrate the rites of Spring in Chicago. Enjoy!

The Easter celebrations continue this week in the Greek and Eastern Orthodox churches on Sunday, April 24, and Chicago’s restaurants are going all-out with traditional celebrations for dining out, delivery, or pick up!

Yellowing leaves are one of the most common problems with houseplants. It is known as ‘chlorosis’ and occurs when something is interfering with the plant’s chlorophyll. Chlorophyll is the pigment that gives leaves their green color.

Extending your living space to the outdoors is a great way to infuse an added dimension to your home and allow you to enjoy it to the fullest. In fact, outdoor living is really getting popular these days, with more and more homeowners adding decks to their homes as a means of enjoying Mother Nature.

Happy Easter (and Passover) to those who are celebrating! Chicago has you covered this weekend with plenty of egg hunts and bunny-themed events to get you in a festive mood. Let’s get Hopping!!

‘HOPPY’ DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN! Indoors, outdoors, and all-around town, it’s Easter/Passover Weekend, and throughout Chicago’s diverse communities, the Easter Bunny will be making many appearances!

For the first time since 1991, there’s a convergence of celebration days in April. As reported by the Chicago Sun-Times, Easter (Christian and Orthodox) Passover (Jewish) Ramadan (Muslim) Vaisakhi (Sikhs) Mahavir Jayanti (Hindu) Theravada New Year (Buddhist) and the Gathering of Nations (Indigenous Americans) all provide an opportunity to strengthen family and friendships over a special meal.

Now that we are finally getting warmer weather around Chicago we can get out and work around the yard!

If you want to live in a community where your property is taken care of without you having to lift a finger, or where you have a variety of amenities to use at your disposal, then a homeowners’ association (HOA) might be perfect for you.

Better days are just ahead as Chicago is once again coming back to life this weekend! With Easter fast approaching, here are a few early activities around town for the kids to enjoy.

Baseball is back! The Chicago Cubs open their 119th season on Thursday, April 7 at the Friendly Confines of Wrigley Field, 1060 W. Addison Street. The Cubs take on their National League Central rival Milwaukee Brewers at 1:20pm.