15 things to do with the kids July 15-21
Monday QUINCEANERA Here come the party dresses! The coming-of-age celebration of a girl's 15th birthday gets a big-time boost during Navy Pier's summer parties, naturally held on the 15th of...
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15 things to do with the kids July 8-14
Monday 'FANTASTIC BUG ENCOUNTERS!' It might sound like a nightmare for entomophobes, but this stunning museum showpiece from Down Under focuses on the wonder and beauty of the insect world....
15 things to do with the kids July 1-7
Monday I PLEDGE ... allegiance to the flag? Yep. To enjoy a free scoop of ice cream? You bet! To celebrate the patriotic month of July, which conveniently happens to...
15 things to do with the kids, June 24-30
Monday FREE DAYS AT THE SHEDD From penguins in "Polar Play Zone" to sharks in "Wild Reef," there's plenty of marine life to engage the kids at Shedd Aquarium. Start...
On the eve of the Grammys, a chat with nominated kids band The Okee Dokee Brothers
Technically, the band name The Okee Dokee Brothers is a fib. But like all good fiction, it actually tells the truth. Today a Grammy-winning children's music duo, Joe Mailander and...
Uptown & Andersonville: A vibrant hub of culture and entertainment
Situated along the lakefront, Uptown works today to match its history as a thriving entertainment hub of the early 20th century. Those roots are evident in the bold architecture of...
Edgewater: Antique shopping and hidden gems in a friendly neighborhood
There's no mystery to how Edgewater got its name: Lake Michigan forms the eastern border of this Far North Side neighborhood. Leaping up from the lake are a series of...
Logan Square: Slow down with old-school gems
Traditionally an immigrant haven — a sizable chunk of the area's population remains tied to Poland and Mexico — Logan Square has become one of the city's most popular neighborhoods....
Pilsen: A vibrant and colorful neighborhood
A gateway for immigrants and a beacon to artists, this Near South Side neighborhood celebrates hard work and innovation. Once a hub for Eastern European immigrants (and named for a...
Wicker Park/Bucktown: Double-down on delicious dining spots
Like a hulking hero and his cute sidekick, Wicker Park and Bucktown go better together. That's good news for these next-door neighbors because people have a hard time agreeing on...