The Chicago Planner Magazine is excited to be hosting it's official Launch Party - an Oscar Viewing Party. Not only do you get to dress up for this red carpet event, but you can make a difference while you do it! This event will benefit Ronald McDonald House...
The 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi Russia officially begin tomorrow, Friday, February 7th. Get in the spirit by creating your own Office Olympics Challenges! Do it for a day or compete with the national teams all the way to the end. Here are a few ideas on what you...
Every Event Planner needs to stay on top of what's going on in this city, so here is your monthly update of things to be on the look out for! EVENTS Restaurant Week - January 24th-February 6th Super Bowl - Sunday, February 2nd Olympics - Friday, February 7th - Sunday,...
Everyone loves a good wine, so in 2014 The Chicago Event Planner Magazine will be featuring a wine each month for you to check out. This month's wine is a Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon blend from Tuscany, Italy. I picked up this particular bottle at my local Whole...
Social Media is essential to business, especially if you are an event planner. Being able to incorporate the appropriate social media for your particular event is a must-have today. While social media is a great tool, it’s often missing 2 key components: privacy &...
THE PROJECT When I first moved to Chicago as a poor college student I quickly learned the importance of resale / thrift stores. While I prefer to write about items I pulled out of the alley or inherited “free of charge” from someone, the truth is that I sometimes have...
Chicago Traveler: New Year's Eve PartiesIf you haven't figured out where you're going yet, check out this list from the Chicago Traveler.
Where To Eat Christmas Dinner This Year In case you didn't plan ahead or burned Christmas dinner, Eater shared it's listed of places that are open on Christmas Day. Click the link above to learn more.
Join us on Monday, December 15, 2025 from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Hear from Rose Horcher O'Connor, VP of Client Services at Choose Chicago and Hannah Loftus, VP of Research at World Business Chicago about the trends, major events and conventions, and economic indicators that will shape Chicago in 2026. Gain insights into demands, growing sectors, opportunities for your business, and what to expect in the year ahead.
