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Freehand Chicago hotel: laid back style on a budget
Freehand Chicago is located in the heart of River North, where you can find some of Chicago’s best restaurants, shops, and bustling nightlife. The funky…
Maddy Osman
Though early into her professional career, Maddy Osman is an eclectic “Jill” of the marketing trade. She’s a wanderer at heart who accompanied her family as a youngin’ to Nova Scotia, Canada and around the States, and more recently studied in Spain, visited China and will soon embark on a South American adventure. Between excursions near and far, she is happy to make Chicago her home, coming from a strong family tradition of Chicagophiles. Check out her lifestyle blog ChicagoCheapAss.com for articles about living in Chicago on a budget.
6 posts by Maddy Osman
Family, Free & cheap, Tours & attractions
7 things you didn’t know about Lincoln Park Zoo
Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo is a popular destination for tourists, and is also a local hangout. It’s an especially nice place to spend time when…
Family, Free & cheap, Sports & recreation, Tours & attractions
5 things you didn’t know about the Lakefront Trail
If you haven’t been to the Lakefront Trail in Chicago, you’re missing a lot of natural beauty (all FREE for everyone to enjoy), efficient transportation…
Dining, Free & cheap, Nightlife
All the cheap (even free) brewery tours in Chicago
What’s better than an awesome brewery tour in Chicago? A free brewery tour, obviously. Here’s your guide to all the free brewery tours in Chicago…
Architecture & history, Arts, culture & entertainment, Tours & attractions
Chicago’s top 6 walking tours
One of the best ways to get to know a city is by walking around and learning about it on foot. That being said, it…
Dining
5 steakhouses, from affordable to five stars
When served in a restaurant, steak is a dish that’s usually the most expensive on the menu. If you go to a steakhouse, there aren’t…
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