Chicago Field Museum Free Admission
The Chicago Field Museum (of natural history) has announced that admission to the museum is free during the month of February. This is great news this winter because it is usually Read More …
Author: Christina Kennedy
December Events in Chicagoland for the Holidays
Few of us really have time to relax these days (and in this economy) but if you can take time out to enjoy the splendor of Chicago fully decorated this Read More …
November Events in Chicago
If you’re looking for things to do in Chicago before the Black Friday Sales start, here is a great list. Please note that some of these are taken from years past, so they Read More …
Halloween Weekend in Chicago
It is finally here! All the Halloween costumes are ready and the giant bowl of candy has already been snacked on all month long. (Or since August, when it showed up in the supermarket Read More …
Chicagoland Casinos and Gambling Locations
If you are a bit of a gambler, then you will be happy to know that the Chicago area has several options for legal live gambling. Whether you play poker, blackjack, Read More …
The Purple Pig Restaurant
When I first saw the signs for The Purple Pig opening on Michigan Avenue, all I could tell from across the street was that it looked new and trendy. I was curious about The Purple Read More …
Chicago Snow and Blizzards
Chicago is no stranger to snow. I always feel a bit sad if we don’t have any snow by Christmas, and it is common to get some snow by Thanksgiving. Read More …
Things to do in Chicago in February
It just snowed more in the last few days than in most months in Chicago, but it is good that it is out of the way because there is a Read More …
Things to do in Chicago in January
January is a cold and somewhat dark month in Chicago with plenty of snow, sleet and temperatures below 32 degrees (Fahrenheit). If you plan on traveling to Chicago bring some Read More …
Winter: Go Skiing. No, Really.
When: December to April Where: Half a dozen ski areas Chicago is known for its winters. This is a city of extremes; wind blasts off the lake, chilling the Read More …