
Chicago Home and Lifestyles – 6 Detoxifying foods you should be eating
Juice cleanses and supplement powders have become very popular lately. But they are quite expensive and don’t work half as well as your body’s natural processes. Every time you sweat, exhale or use the restroom you are detoxifying!

More Daylight, Better Living: Making the Most of Longer Evenings at Home
When the clocks spring forward, the extra daylight brings new energy to everyday life at home. From refreshing outdoor spaces to enjoying slower evenings, longer spring days are the perfect opportunity to make the most of where you live.

THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – Springing Forward to Longer Daylight!
Can you believe it? We’ve made it to March! Not only does this first weekend set us up with a variety of exciting happenings and upcomings but it also has clocks springing forward an hour this Sunday bringing us longer daylight hours. Hang in there, folks -- Spring is Coming!

Neighborhood News: West Side’s Fifth Third Ice Arena becomes Blackhawks Ice Center after expansion
Ice hockey is “hot” after the US men and women’s teams earned gold medals in last month’s Winter Olympics.

Restaurant Review: North Side Restaurant Week celebrates Chicago through March 8
Chicago’s North Side Restaurant Week highlights the diversity and deliciousness of Chicago’s vibrant restaurant scene with special menus and prices!

Chicago Home and Lifestyles – 6 items to purge from your closet before Spring
Spring will be here before we know it, and there’s one task you’ll be happy you tackled now rather than later: switching your closet! Rotating from a winter to spring wardrobe is a great way to kick off spring cleaning and de-clutter your closet.

Selling Smart in Today’s Market: What Actually Moves the Needle
The real estate market has shifted. What worked a few years ago — list it on Thursday, review multiple offers by Monday — isn’t a guaranteed outcome anymore. Buyers are more selective, inventory has grown in many areas, and pricing power isn’t automatic.

THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – Winter Hanging On, But Spring on the Horizon!
There is hope on the horizon – namely March 20, the official first day of spring! But until then, here’s what this last weekend of February has planned for us to get us through the remaining days of winter as we anxiously await the dawn of spring and those two special words “Play Ball!”

Neighborhood News: Save Green! Spring Forward at Chicago’s Museum Free Days
The month of March brings the promise of a new season, longer days to enjoy the best of what Chicago offers, and of course, Free Days at Chicago’s iconic museums!

Restaurant Review: Taste a ‘Wicked’ menu at River North’s Tree House Chicago
When you enter Emerald City, aka, River North’s Tree House Chicago,149 W. Kinzie Street, you’ll walk into an immersive world of wonder…going “Over the Rainbow” to discover a world of Wicked/Wizard of Oz-themed food, drink and decorations for the young and young at heart.

Chicago Home and Lifestyles – 9 Anti-inflammatory foods to include in your diet
Some inflammation in our bodies is natural and essential for staying healthy. It is an immune response to tissue damage, like injuries or infections, and helps cellular responses to fight germs and heal wounds. And best of all, regular inflammation is temporary.

Why “Move-In Ready” Means Something Different to Every Buyer
“Move-in ready” sounds simple, but it means something different to every buyer. For some, it’s flawless and fully renovated; for others, it’s simply clean, functional, and ready to make their own.

THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – Winter Activities Include Another New Year!
Winter isn’t over yet but the spring-like temps from this past week sure felt good. Unfortunately, we’re back to colder temps for this weekend’s winter activities which include celebrating another New Year!

Neighborhood News: During Black History Month, experience Collaboraction Theatre Company’s “art with a social conscience”
“One conversation at a time toward a more perfect union.” CBS News Chicago

Restaurant Review: Chicago Black Restaurant Week highlights excellent cuisine throughout Chicago
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.

Chicago Home and Lifestyles – 6 ways to keep your clothes looking better longer
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...

Storage Solutions Homeowners Swear By
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.

THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – Cupid is On the Hunt with Plenty of Love!
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!

Neighborhood News: Chinatown, Lunar New Year, and its historic impact on Chicago
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.”

Restaurant Review: Love in the air at Chicago’s Restaurants on Valentine’s Day 💗
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.

Chicago Home and Lifestyles – 4 tips to boost your gut microbiome
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.

Why Location Still Matters—Just Not the Way It Used To
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.
