
THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – A Slew of Magical Holiday Cheer for All to Enjoy!
This weekend continues to provide a slew of magical and fun holiday cheer for all to enjoy as we enter the last month of 2024 by celebrating our final, upcoming holidays of the year!

Neighborhood News: 66 years ago, Humboldt Park’s Our Lady of Angels School Fire changed school safety regulations and affected a community
December 1, 1958 was a cold and sunny Chicago day. More than 1600 students, ages 5-13, at Humboldt Park’s Our Lady of Angels School (OLA), 909 North Avers Avenue, were awaiting...

Restaurant Review: Holiday Teas make the season bright in Chicago!
Afternoon tea, according to Twining’s website, is a tradition that is a part of English history.

Chicago Home and Lifestyles – Using Stoic principles to stay sane
Stoicism is an ancient Greek and Roman philosophy. It helped the ancient world deal with wars, plagues, famine and instability.

Holiday Home Security: Tips for a Stress-Free Season
Protecting your home during the holiday season is essential for ensuring peace of mind and a stress-free celebration.

THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – Embracing the Holiday Spirit – ‘Tis the Season!
Are you ready for the most wonderful time of the year? Well, this weekend is all set with a variety of additional holiday favorite events to help you embrace the holiday spirit!

Neighborhood News: ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ for West Ridge’s award-winning American Blues Theater
“Clarence: Strange, isn’t it? Each man’s life touches so many other lives. When he isn’t around he leaves an awful hole, doesn’t he?”

Restaurant Review: Uptown’s Pick Me Up Café an uplifting experience during the holiday season
During the bustling holiday season, health professionals urge you to TAKE A BREAK! What better way to relax than to sit down in a cheerful, eclectic space with a hot cup of coffee and a plate of comfort food?

Chicago Home and Lifestyles – Cast iron pan care: 3 tips
I remember my mother having a cast iron pan many years ago. She wasn’t a big cook, and I mostly remember a rather rusty pan sitting in the cupboard that no one ever used.

Holiday Hosting Hacks: How to Keep Your Home Clean and Tidy
Hosting guests during the holidays can be a joyous occasion, but it often comes with the added stress of ensuring your home is clean and organized.

THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – Ringing in the Holidays!
This weekend we officially ring in the holidays with a host of festive events, as we anxiously await the arrival of Thanksgiving Day this coming Thursday. Check it out!

Neighborhood News: Lush, green North Park Village Nature Center transformed from a TB Sanitarium
"Whether you seek serenity, a place to spot a rare bird or a place to volunteer your time and talent, visit this oasis of nature in the city – this hidden gem."

Restaurant Review: Feasting on Thanksgiving-to-go throughout Chicago
Thanksgiving is coming up fast…just a week from Thursday, on November 28.

Chicago Home and Lifestyles – Making Thanksgiving easier
By now you’ve probably done most of your preparation for Thanksgiving. Checking your serving pieces along with what you will need to cook with. Your menu if not already done will need to be finalized.

Get Your Home Winter-Ready: Essential Tasks for Homeowners in November
Getting your home winter-ready is essential to ensure a comfortable and safe living environment during the colder months.

THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – Arrival of 2024 Holiday Season!
Chicago’s 2024 Holiday Season is here! This weekend not only offers the return of many holiday favorite events but also some non-holiday events for those who aren’t quite ready to ring in the holidays.

Neighborhood News: Albany Park’s American Indian Center celebrates Native American Heritage year-round
November is Native American Heritage Month, and as Choose Chicago notes, the city is home to one of the largest urban Native American communities in the United States, with about 65,000 Native American residents and some 175 different tribes represented.

Restaurant Review: Make Your Thanksgiving Reservations Now! Sit down dinners for $100 per person or less...much less
According to Britannica.com, Thanksgiving Day celebrates the harvest and other blessings of the past year.

Chicago Home and Lifestyles – Planning for Thanksgiving dinner
Thanksgiving is almost a week later this year due to November 1st being on a Friday. That does give us more time to prepare—but don’t forget, Christmas will be coming even quicker!

Preparing Your Home for the Perfect Holiday Gathering
From cleaning and decluttering to planning a delicious menu and arranging comfortable seating, this guide will help you navigate the preparations needed for a successful event.

THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – Coming Soon to Your Neighborhood!
This weekend is the last “lull” before the holiday season swings into high gear here in Chicago and the Chicagoland area! Enjoy it!!

Neighborhood News: Union League Club of Chicago founded to support a more perfect union
As the election of 2024 fades into the history books, one Chicago club will be focusing on its implications for the future, as they have for 145 years.