Go ahead, keep a schedule. Let us know how that turns out.
Lake Shore Drive is one of the most fantastic expressways in the world. Memorialized even in song, it's simply wonderful to drive on LSD, along the stunning Chicago lakefront, on a fine summer day. Once a year, the cars are brushed aside for bikes at the annual Bike the Drive (May 26), one of the best bike rides in the nation and an excellent way to kick off summer. If your family likes to bike, this is a can't-miss summer event.
It's Memorial Day Weekend and - since the city has done since 1870 - Chicago will commemorate our fallen soldiers with a parade. Leon Panetta, former Secretary of Defense and Director of the Central Intelligence Agency will lead this year's Memorial Day Parade as its Grand Marshal and participate in the Wreath Laying Ceremony preceding the parade on Saturday, May 25. The city is also abuzz with the official unofficial start to summer, so get
The sun! The beaches! The festivals! Our family can't wait to celebrate summertime and there's no better place to revel in the season than Chicago. Here's what's on our summer in Chicago 2013 bucket list. What's on yours? Let us know in the comments section.
You like staying fit and active, even when on vacation. I get it--well, not really--but I understand that muscle building, fat burning, and health consciousness don't always take breaks. At first, staying fit during a visit to Chicago can seem overwhelming with a seemingly infinite variety of hot dogs, pizza, and beer around every corner. But I promise you, this city is as fit as it is fabulous and I'll show you the way.
Open Books (213 West Institute Place) is a gem of a bookstore where every purchase helps support community programs that promote literacy in Chicago and beyond. Brimming with over 50,000 donated books, this unique bookstore promises great prices and a great selection.
With the University of Chicago at its center and The Museum of Science and Industry nearby, the neighborhood of Hyde Park makes for a great day of exploring. But this vibrant South Side community boasts more than just a beautiful campus and one of the largest science museums in the world. If you're interested in discovering Hyde Park, here are five more fun, family-friendly stops - including a bookstore, an Indiana Jones-style museum and a
Tickets go on sale today (Wednesday, May 15) at 10AM for two of the Taste of Chicago's premier events. If you're looking for a three-course meal prepared by one of the city's best chefs or want an up-close look at recording artist Robin Thicke, act now. The Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events is selling tickets to the popular Celebrity Chef du Jour program ($40) and for a place in the Petrillo Music Shell's seating pavilion
Having fun in Chicago without spending a dime is easy. Our city has a wealth of attractions that don't cost a thing - you just have to know where to look. Your best bet is to ask a local! If you're traveling with children and looking to stay within a budget, here are our picks for fun, free things to do in Chicago this summer.
For the second straight year Taste of Chicago will feature the Mazda6 Celebrity Chef du Jour, a daily dining experience that offers a sit-down, three course meal by one of the city's top chefs. This year's menu of celebrity chefs is: Rick Bayless, Carrie Nahabedian, Giuseppe Tentori, a special pairing of Gale Gand and The Hearty Boys and the newest James Beard Foundation Outstanding Chef Award winner for 2013, Paul Kahan.
It's Mother's Day weekend, so Chicago Like a Local suggests you show love the one person on this planet that knows it's your birthday without a day-of prompting by Facebook. The Spirit of Chicago and Odyssey Cruises are both offering Mother's Day voyages of Lake Michigan, and for added inspiration we have a helpful guide for treating the family matriarch. But Chicago's more than brunches, massage gift certificates and artisanal baskets of exotic
