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Chicago Insider Sheena Lawrick on ice skating at the Maggie Daley ribbon, cocktails at The Sixth and celebrating at Homestead on the Roof
The Sixth has amazing cocktails with an extremely laid-back vibe. I’m a huge fan of any cocktail created by Benjamin Schiller. -
The Big City Blog: “Free Days” return to the Field Museum in 2018 for Illinois residents
The Field Museum’s "Free Days" are back in 2018. This includes an entire month of free basic admission for Illinois residents during Free February, plus additional ... -
Chicago’s Signature Dishes: The “Mother of all Burgers” and Mata Hari’s meatloaf at the spy-themed Safehouse
Visiting agents must be sly to locate SafeHouse — and stealthy to gain entrance. Once inside, this unique, family-friendly spot will satisfy your cravings for locally-sourced ... -
The Local Corner: Exploring the Franklin and Chicago intersection in River North
While the dresses are unique, they won’t break the budget and evoke a certain fairytale factor that every blushing bride strives for. -
We Ask, They Answer: Q&A with Tyler Samples, director of Second City’s “Holidazed & Confused”
We sat down with Holidazed & Confused director Tyler Samples to discuss why the holidays — and family — are so easy to make fun of. ... -
Spotlight on Klairmont Kollections: One of the best car museums the world has to offer — right here in Chicago
For car lovers, this is paradise, plain and simple. ... And if you happen to catch Mr. Klairmont at the museum, stop and say hello. You’ll ... -
Chicago’s Inside Scoop: Christmas and holiday events galore around the city
At Navy Pier's Winter WonderFest, guests can experience festive décor and a glittering forest of 500 trees and 25,000 ornaments, as well as 170,000 square feet ... -
Craft beer favorites: We snagged local opinions on where to satisfy your cravings for good brew
Links has a cozy, tavern vibe with TV monitors throughout displaying the current beer menu, serving size available and how much is left in the keg. -
Shop Around the Corner: Personalized to perfection, Monograms on Webster adds customized charm to everyday gifts
It’s hard not to be charmed by every detail of the space — one side is stocked with impossibly cute onesies, the other lined with personalized ... -
Holiday shopping: Six unique Chicago spots to find that perfect gift for the holiday season
Hidden inside a renovated classic brick home on Clark Street, Elizabeth Grace offers a boutiquey, French-inspired assortment of jewelry, soaps, candles and other novelties.
