No matter if you are local or just visiting, lakefront and river cruises offer stunning cityscapes to experience at their fullest potential. From relaxing sightseeing tours to elegant dining experiences, you will surely find one suitable to both your taste and budget. Experience Chicago's famed architecture during an all-encompassing architectural tour along the River and […]
At 111 East. Wacker Drive, the Illinois Center garage serves as its designated parking facility! Offering up 866 spaces. One Illinois Center, also known as 111 East Wacker and 233 North Michigan, is at the core of Sam Zell's efforts to revitalize downtown Chicago. Unfortunately, its construction was met with resistance. Designed by Ludwig Mies […]
Black Veil Brides, Motionless in White and Ice Nine Kills chose Aragon Ballroom as the site for their Trinity of Terror tour, and it did not disappoint them. When they opened a dance hall in 1926, the Karzas brothers set out with one goal in mind: silencing critics who criticised public dancing as immoral. To […]
In just fifteen days in 1894, the 16-story skeleton of the Reliance Building was completed - its exterior covered by wide expanses of windows and white glazed terra cotta that expressed its delicate structure, established it as an architectural gem and laid the groundwork for 20th Century modernism. Charles Atwood of Burnham and Root designed […]
111 E Wacker is a 32-story office tower in Chicago's vibrant Loop, designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe - one of the pioneers of modern architecture - that makes an ideal spot for any business venture. Occupants include the world's largest law firm and two Fortune 500 companies, plus this property provides an exceptional […]
Two and three-flat apartment buildings have long been an integral part of Chicago's housing history, offering immigrants their first step to living the American dream while remaining affordable options. Now, a Chicago company hopes modular homes could help address its affordable housing crisis. These houses can be constructed quickly on assembly lines before being transported […]
The Lion King is an unforgettable Broadway musical experience, having run for 18 years and still captivating audiences young and old alike. The cast is truly phenomenal - from Rafiki's call-to-order shriek (Gugwana Diamini) to powerful African choral singing and propulsive rhythms from its ensemble members; The Lion King will leave an indelible mark. The […]
Chicago offers plenty of places for lovers of burlesque entertainment to find it, from prohibition-era speakeasies and strip clubs, to historic prohibition-era speakeasies. Burlesque can be found throughout its long history here starting (officially) at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition. Logan Square bar known for cocktails and pizza potstickers hosts free burlesque shows every Wednesday […]
Chicago is known for its delicious Mexican cuisine. You'll find everything from humble counter service stores in Mexican-American neighborhoods to elegant restaurants in River North offering everything from tacos folded in handmade tortillas to plates seasoned with intricate mole sauces. This small chain offers delicious al pastor burritos without being cooked on a rotating spit, […]
Experience the unforgettable pleasure of crunching through crunchy waffles topped with crisp chicken and drizzled in maple syrup! Chicago boasts plenty of restaurants offering this soul food classic. Lincoln Square restaurant La Vie Boheme provides classic Southern and soul dishes like chicken gumbo, shrimp and grits, fried green tomato BLTs and their version of chicken […]
Chicago country bars are lively establishments where urban hillbillies gather to drink cheap alcohol and dance to honky-tonk bands. Carol's Pub on Clark Street in Edison Park is one such classic: its Haggard-heavy jukebox, wobbly barstools, and drunken patrons are an irresistible combination for an entertaining drinking and dancing experience. Chicago may never have developed […]
Although reading can be an individual pursuit, many choose to make it social by joining book clubs in public libraries, community centers or independent bookstores. Marie joined forces with Pim Halka, exhibits and creative programs library assistant at Evanston Public Library, to launch T-MAC Book Group: an inclusive book club designed for individuals identified as […]
