Susan Moskop
Susan Moskop is an audience engagement editor. She was previously a digital editor in the Lifestyles section and contributed articles ranging from neighborhood guides to “we tried it” type pieces. Susan graduated from Loyola University where she studied digital and visual journalism and visual communication.
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5 Chicago nightlife spots where fires burn bright for outdoor drinking this spring
It’s officially spring and you’re ready for some fresh air (and a drink), but the remnants of Chicago’s winter aren’t gone just yet. We’ve rounded up five city spots with...

Chicago is the nation’s third-most expensive wedding location. We priced out high-end and budget-friendly options.
If you want to have your dream wedding, you also may want to start looking for a second job, or kissing up to mommy and daddy. According to The Knot’s...

Frozen Chicagoans take to Twitter to vent about #Chiberia
There’s a 100 percent chance that it’s really, really cold outside. The forecast is bleak until further notice, with phrases like “historic temperatures” and “extreme weather” included. Chicagoans took to...

Christmas catalogs and that memorable ‘Sears smell’: Readers recall the store’s heyday
It's been one heck of a run for Sears, and it’s not over yet. The Chicago-based company went from a retail giant with a skyscraper forever embedded into our skyline,...

Eat this, not that: New FoodSwitch app helps you shop for healthier options
Millions of Americans have tried a digital approach to nutrition — like the carb-counting Atkins app or Weight Watchers’ point system or the ever popular MyFitnessPal. Northwestern Medicine has joined...

How to get your child out of a classroom that isn’t working
Q: Your child has diverse learning needs, and the teacher’s methods aren’t working. How can you move your child to a different classroom? A: Be an early bird if possible....

Feeling scatterbrained? Chill out with guided meditation
If “mindfulness” wasn’t on your 2018 New Year’s resolution list, you’re doing it wrong. It seems to be the self-help buzzword of the year — and science backs it up....

6 tips for taking the best iPhone photos at music festivals — and beyond
“Pics or it doesn’t count” takes on a new meaning during music festival season. Not only do photos prove your attendance, they’re an opportunity to showcase your festival fashions, favorite...

‘Look how red that guy is’: Should you tell him he’s getting a bad sunburn?
Q: You’re at the pool or beach and you notice someone is unknowingly getting a bad sunburn. Should you let him know or let him bake? A: You absolutely do...

We tried SUP in Lake Michigan. Be prepared for a full-body workout.
Stand-up paddleboarding, or SUP (yes, people use the acronym), is increasingly popular in waterfront cities, offering scenic views, physical fitness and an occasional dip in the water, on purpose or...
