Believe it or not, the Fourth of July is only a couple of weeks away. This summer is flying by and I can’t believe June is almost over! Since the Fourth is coming up, I thought I would put together a guide to the Chicago area fireworks displays to help you plan for the holiday….
Chicago Suburb Summer Festival Guide
Summer is officially here in Chicago which means we all deserve to celebrate after surviving another winter! Last week I shared with you a list of Chicago festivals and today I am sharing a list of summer festivals taking place in the surrounding suburbs. MAY Uncork Illinois Wine Festival – Oak Park, May 28, 1pm-9pm Barrington…
Chicago Summer Festival Guide
Although the temperatures may not feel like it, this weekend officially kicks off summer festival season in Chicago. Neighborhood festivals are one of my favorite things about summer in Chicago and I have rounded up a list of some of my favorites for you today. Here is a list of some of my favorite ones:…
Chicago Suburb Farmers Market Guide
Yesterday I share with you my Chicago Farmers Market Guide so today I put together a guide to the Chicago Suburb Farmers Markets. I personally have visited both the Oak Park and Downers Grove markets and both are fantastic. I hope to check out more this summer! MONDAYS Hinsdale Farmers Market – 30 E. Chicago…
Chicago Farmers Market Guide
This weekend officially kicks off Farmers Market season in Chicago. Going to our neighborhood Farmers Market is a Saturday morning ritual for me throughout the summer and one of my favorite things to do. Here is your Chicago Farmers Market Guide for 2016: MONDAYS Loyola Farmers Market – 6540 N. Sheridan June 6–September 19, 3–7pm…
Chicago Neighborhood Guide – Lakeview
I’m pretty excited to be back with another neighborhood post for you this week. Today we are talking about Lakeview. Lakeview is actually the neighborhood I lived in when I first moved to Chicago after graduating college. Like a lot of places in the city, this neighborhood has changed so much since I’ve lived there,…
Chicago Neighborhood Guide – Logan Square
Happy Thursday! I’m so excited to be sharing another fabulous Chicago neighborhood with you today. Today’s feature is a step right off the Blue Line – Logan Square. source Writing today’s post is Logan Square resident, James. James is a member of the Windy City Blogger Collective and the writer behind A Very Nice Restaurant where…
Big Star
Big Star is one of those neighborhood restaurants that is an absolute summer must for Chicago locals. Their patio (which they have recently expanded) is one of the best in the city and you can’t beat their tacos and margaritas! source This past weekend Kevin and I spent a good part of the afternoon eating…
Chicago Neighborhood Guide – Rogers Park
Happy Thursday!! Only one day until Friday! It’s been a few weeks since the last neighborhood post, but we’re back! Today we are looking at the northern most neighborhood in the city of Chicago – Rogers Park. source Today’s post is coming to you from one of my dear friends Zenia! Zenia and I used…
Healthy Lunch Spots in the Loop
Working downtown Chicago in the Loop has great benefits because there is easy access to lots of things: great shopping, parks, the Lake, and endless restaurant possibilities for lunch. Today I put together a list of healthy lunch spots in the Loop for quick on the go service. Freshii – With several locations around the Loop, Freshii…