The Local Tourist

Almost three years ago I began featuring local bands on The Local Tourist. Each week you’d get to hear a song by a Chicago-area band with an upcoming show, kind of a “try it before…

If you like cycling and the library and sun, sand, volleyball, and free wifi, then do I have the volunteer opportunity for you.

The Chicago Public Library wants to let…

If you’ve ever been to hear the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at Ravinia, you know that the pre-concert show is the amazing picnics. Walking through the grounds is like viewing a photo…

If you walk by Park Grill tomorrow don’t be surprised to see a few hundred people falling all over each other. It’s not because they’ve brought back the martini lunch and this…

It’s the last day of Taste of Chicago, and I must say I’ll be a little sad to see it go. It’s been fun posting each day’s schedule and highlights and I hope it’s been helpful!

It’s another busy day at the Taste. American Girl, Buddy Guy, Hell’s Kitchen finalist, Steve Dahl…I could go on, but it’s probably best if I just let you read it for yourself!

Are you crafty? Artsy? Do you prefer to make rather than buy? Maybe you should apply to be in the DIY Trunk Show (Nov 21, 2009). This is the 7th year for this show featuring…

Happy Independence Eve!

Cooking Corner

Want to eat like “The Sopranos”? Check out Michael Scicolonce. He’s the author of “1,000 Italian Recipes” and “The Soprano’s…

It may be the seventh day of the Taste, but there’s no resting here. Berghoff’s, White Sox, and Neil Diamond? Yep, it’s a good day.

Cooking Corner

A fourth generation…

You know how people always complain that it’s too hot to go to the Taste? Well, not today! It’s a cool mid-60s, so head on down to Grant Park and enjoy the fun!

Cooking…