Holiday gifts from museum shops let you wrap a bow on Chicago culture
These museum shops are brimming with festive cards, clever stocking stuffers and unique items that carry real stories.
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Wrigley family’s architectural legacy is as extensive as its business empire
From the Gold Coast to the California coast, here’s a look at some of the Chicago family’s glamorous properties, including many vacation homes.
Comforting a cancer patient: Gift cards and casseroles may not be welcomed, but there are thoughtful ways to express care
On top of dealing with what may be painful and stressful medical treatment, cancer patients sometimes find themselves befuddled and burdened by awkward gifts or gestures from friends and family...
Bond between officers and horses in CPD’s Mounted Patrol Unit is built on trust and training
"We call the bond of loyalty between the officer and the horse ‘hand to hoof,’” said one officer. “Forming that bond and commitment takes blood, sweat and tears."
US Virgin Islands offer an easy escape from the drudgery of Chicago’s winter
The islands boast year-round tropical weather, white sand beaches and turquoise waters along with historic multicultural attractions.
14 Chicago classes to help you step up your cooking game
Tired of the same old takeout? Step up your cooking game with Chicago's diverse range of unique cooking classes.
What to do when no one can pronounce your child’s name correctly
Parents can help the child turn mispronunciations into a journey of pride and understanding by teaching them to be patient and persistent.
Pack your bags and set your intentions: An easy flight to Tulum, Mexico, will take you on a self-care journey like no other
A new nonstop flight from O'Hare International Airport makes for an effortless, wellness-focused escape to the Mayan Riviera.
It’s time to pop a Midwest-made pét-nat as Illinois winery embraces ancient sparkling winemaking method
Pét-nats have been popping up on wine lists across the city. Simple, fizzy, fresh, these crown-capped sparkling wines are alive. Though pét-nat wine originated in southwestern France, winemakers in other...
The last of the toboggans: Pokagon State Park’s beloved ‘winter roller coaster’
Tobogganing down a snowy track was once a winter rite of passage in Chicagoland. In the Forest Preserves of Cook County alone, five toboggan runs exhilarated riders of all ages....