Chicago Planner Magazine’s 2025 Holiday Guide

by Chicago Planner | Sep 12, 2025 | About Chicago, About Events, Featured, Features & Interviews, Food & Drink, Publications
Chicago Planner Magazine’s 2025 Holiday Guide
by Chicago Planner | Sep 1, 2025 | Articles, Chef Features, Cooking & Recipes, DIY & How-To's, Entertainment, Features & Interviews, Food & Drink, Lifestyle
Dan Pelosi will be in Chicago on Friday, September 5th at Everybody’s Coffee, located at 935 West Wilson Avenue, Chicago, IL 60640. Tickets are $52 and include a signed copy of Let’s Party. Get them here. When the world shut down in early 2020, Dan Pelosi, who is now...
by Chicago Planner | Aug 13, 2025 | About Events, Events & More, Thought Leadership
Eva Penar shares her expert tips on sourcing speakers and designing panels that spark connection, engage audiences, and deliver lasting impact.
by Chicago Planner | Aug 7, 2025 | About Chicago, Corporate Events, Entertainment, Events & More, Features & Interviews, Food & Drink, Social Events, Venues
From arcade bars and bowling lounges to rooftop shuffleboard and escape rooms, discover 25 fun event venues in Chicago perfect for parties, team outings, and group activities perfect for corporate and social events. Find unique spaces that make planning your next celebration effortless.
by Chicago Planner | Aug 4, 2025 | About Events, Features & Interviews, Industry Updates, Stand Out Industry Leaders
In 2012, Chicago Planner Magazine interviewed this new, up-and-coming catering company called Paramount Events. From the get-go owner Jodi Fyfe showed heart and determination to have delicious, sustainable food that create incredible events. Now, we're checking in...
by Chicago Planner | Jul 21, 2025 | About Events, Business, Thought Leadership
A Thought Leadership Piece by Joey Rodriguez Event planners are leaders. We orchestrate chaos, juggle a thousand moving parts, and somehow make it all look effortless. From the outside, we’re the ones with the clipboard and the calm smile. But somewhere along the way,...
by Chicago Planner | Jul 18, 2025 | About Events, Articles, Events & More, Features & Interviews, Thought Leadership, Virtual Events
Virtual events burgeoned out of necessity during the pandemic, with webinars, Zoom panels, and remote happy hours being the only way to gather. But as society returned to in-person activities, many thought this might be the end of virtual events. Instead, virtual...
by Chicago Planner | Jul 17, 2025 | About Events, Entertainment, Events & More, Lifestyle
Secret Supper and Le Creuset have teamed up for an unforgettable dining experience that’s as intentional as it is elegant. The La Carte Supper Series celebrates open fire cooking, communal tables, and stunning design inspired by Le Creuset’s 100th anniversary and signature Flamme Dorée cookware.
From small but mighty planning teams to immersive storytelling and chef-led creativity, this article explores how branded events can transform into treasured memories.