Chicago Planner Magazine’s Venue of the Month is the Virgin Hotel Chicago, located in the heart of downtown Chicago. With incredible Chicago views, the first of the Virgin Hotel chain also boasts its rooftop, Cerise, which is sure to be the place to go this summer. Richard Branson’s genius team not only chose Chicago as its first … More Venue of the Month: Virgin Hotel
Have you ever realized that the Chicago expressways always seem to be very clean? Did you know that it’s not government, but rather private organizations maintaining it? Chicago Gateway Green beautifies expressways with plants and sculptures while keeping them clean. Hundreds of thousands of plant life have been added through the years, increasing the standard of … More Corri McFadden for Gateway Green’s Annual Fundraiser: OfficeMax’s Green Tie Ball
You look at the calendar and repeat the date back to yourself. August? And it’s almost over?! Before you know it the Chicago snow will be rolling in while the temperature drops and the sun goes away for everything but late morning and afternoon. It always seems that summers aren’t long enough. There were a … More 10 Things To Do Before the End of Summer
There are so many awesome things to do in Chicago and when I put it out my Top 5 list, it was quickly made apparent that it should be a Top 10 list! So firstly I must thank the lovely fellow Chicagoans on Linked in for these great ideas! Here are a few more items … More More Things To Do In Chicago
All Photographs by Derek Richmond RM Champagne Salon: The name alone sounds pretty fabulous. The concept is also great – a cozy yet classy establishment with great wines and champagnes complemented by small plates, cheeses and salad options. There’s a lovely outside brick courtyard patio to enjoy the late summer evenings. Alyssa Stark, the … More RM Champagne Salon
There are so many places to enjoy in Chicago, especially when it comes to food. Grand Lux has always been one of my favorite restaurants since I first moved here about 7 years ago. There’s a wide variety of delicious food and the decor is beautiful. My family always enjoys it — mom loves their … More Have an Event with Grand Lux Cafe
Let’s say you’re just here on business or you’ve only got a weekend in the city and you’ve never been here before. What are things can you do to really get a great sense of the city quickly? Here are my top 5 suggestions (in no particular order) for seeing Chicago in a time crunch. … More Top 5 Things to Do for a Short Trip to Chicago (If You’ve Never Been)
After Lollapalooza, some of us need a break but if you don’t, check out Festa Italiana which starts today at 5PM and runs through Sunday. To learn more click here. Want something enjoyable and relaxing to do on a Sunday morning? Check out Classical Music in the Park at 11am. Bring blankets, a picnic and … More What to do this weekend: Festa Italiana & Classical Music in the Park
One of the greatest cohesive tools for navigating and exploring Chicago is The Local Tourist. There’s a lot going on this city and it can be hard to keep up. So while MetroMix & Thrillist are also great, today I am featuring a fellow local blogger. Initially a waitress, The Local Tourist turned her love … More The Local Tourist
Wondering what to do this weekend? Well if you aren’t going to be going to an Olympic viewing party today, or if the Fiesta del Sol isn’t quite in your neighborhood, there’s always the Wicker Park Fest. It starts this weekend so get out of the house and check out one of the most interesting … More Weekend in Chicago: Wicker Park Fest