During the summer months, hear nothing more than the sound of birds and a gentle waterfall while following the stone walk encircling the lily pool

Monica Reyes Concierge at The Wit Hotel How long you’ve lived here: 27 years What you like best about Chicago: I’ve lived here my entire life, and the thing I have always liked best about Chicago is the fact that you can easily cross over from one neighborhood to the next and experience the city ...

Surrounding the museum’s main floor, more than 50 trees and displays are beautifully decorated by volunteers from Chicago’s ethnic communities

The folks behind the Fifty/50 Restaurant Group opened their second location of Roots Handmade Pizza in December at 2200 W. Lawrence Ave in Lincoln Square.

The Museum of Science and Industry’s annual "Christmas Around the World" and "Holidays of Light" exhibits open Nov. 19.

Chicago’s iconic architecture series: The Chicago Cultural Center, Music Box Theatre and Drake Hotel

Fall in Chicago: Not-to-miss events this October

Chicago winters can be brutal, we know. So with that fact in mind, here are a few of our favorite places to stop in and warm up for a bit. By Megan Green and Jennifer Billock Chicago winters can leave even the bravest souls scrambling for cover. The wind and cold hit you until it ...

Hella Neumann Concierge at the Wyndham How long you’ve lived here: Two and a half years. What you like best about Chicago: Sunshine, rain or snow, Chicago has always something to offer. Spend your day at one of the many museums, browse stores downtown, mingle among the locals in one of the diverse neighborhoods, listen ...