Chicago Air and Water Show
The Chicago Air & Water Show is scheduled for the second weekend in August every year. It plays to over 2 million people, who usually view the event from the beach around Lake Michigan. It Read More …
Author: Christina Kennedy
Tall Ships Sail on Lake Michigan
A few summers ago, I was surprised to see a vintage sailing ship docked on the Chicago River at the point where it joins Lake Michigan that looked like it was from the 1700′s. It was the Tall Read More …
Chicago Apartments – Searching and Moving to Chicago
Spring is the time that most people look for an apartment in Chicago. Rental Leases are up and it is the first time for the year that it is warm enough that Read More …
Top 4 Chicago Tourist Attractions – Must See Sights
I was asked what the top 4 things were that someone has to see if they have never been to Chicago. There are a lot more than 4 things you Read More …
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 …
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 …