12 seriously cool gifts for guys (and yes, one is a bike)
Men are notoriously hard to buy for, but if there was ever a year to hit a home run with a gift for the guy in your life, 2020 is...
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Cozy gifts that crank up the comfort — even in a pandemic
From stressed-out parents juggling working from home and managing the kids' homeschool routine to those dealing with the overall strain of living in the COVID-19 era, we could all use...
8 great lamps to light your way as daylight saving time ends Nov. 1.
Get ready to turn up the lights; daylight saving time officially ends Nov. 1. That means we set the clocks back and the sun sets an hour earlier, so why...
Chicago graphic designer and artist pals create custom bill folders to benefit restaurant workers
After moving to Chicago and immersing himself in the city's street art scene, Wicker Park graphic designer and engineer Ian Firestone started his Be Optimistic art brand and associated Instagram...
In graphic Mag Mile protest, PETA calls out Canada Goose for using down and fur to make its pricey parkas
In anticipation of winter coat season, the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals demonstrated Wednesday outside of luxury coat-maker Canada Goose's flagship store on North Michigan Avenue in protest...
Chicago, make summer last longer with patio heaters, outdoor pizza ovens and more
Fall is here, but you don't have to give up on spending quality time with friends and family outdoors. It's predicted that most of the U.S. will likely see warmer...
It’s not too late to find a kid-size desk for your at-home student
The start of COVID-19 saw a run on hand sanitizer, toilet paper and Clorox wipes, making the in-demand pandemic essentials nearly impossible to find, or at best, limiting purchases to...
If COVID-19 put your summer vacation on hold, hit the road to see fall color with a crazy-cool mini travel trailer in tow
If your long-planned summer vacation was canceled due to COVID-19 concerns, you still have time for a safe, quick, fall getaway to de-stress and enjoy the season's color. Starting in...
Pro tips on transforming your backyard into a chic wedding venue
As the adage goes, "home is where the heart is," and for couples who don't want to postpone their big day any longer, looking to friends with backyards or transforming...
Back-to-school shopping 2020: The gear you need to start the fall semester
Like many school districts, Chicago Public Schools has moved to all-remote learning for fall due to COVID-19 concerns, while other districts around the country have adopted a hybrid model of...