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Chicago Scene: Haymarket Brewing Company in the West Loop and the Pompeii exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry
By Trent Modglin Haymarket Brewing Company Co-owner Pete Crowley has been brewing beer for 25 years (and has some 75 medals to show for his skills), ... -
Kid Zone: “Believing in the movement” at Funtopia, a new water exhibit at the Chicago Children’s Museum, and exploring “Our Solar System” at the Adler Planetarium
Believing in the movement at Funtopia Rock climbing, exploring cave systems, conquering a ropes course, playing in the jungle gym and showing some bravery during a ... -
Inside Scoop: From a cold treat at Rita’s to early-bird Centennial pool passes and a stroll through the Chicago Botanic Garden, it’s time to leap into spring
By Sophia Gianaris Staff intern Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard Drive on over to a family favorite for a post-dinner treat. Rita’s is already open ... -
Park Ridge Insider Natalia Kuppers on delicious dishes at Poké Burrito and Adobe Gila’s, shopping at Edie Boutique, hikes at Starved Rock and the Special Olympics club at Maine South
Poké Burrito What you do for a living: I am a graduating senior at Maine South High School. How long you’ve lived here: My mom and ... -
Q&A with the family-owned Home Comfort Services about the efficiency of their HVAC “clean & checks” and the many ways to improve your home’s air quality
Home Comfort Services, Inc. 6881 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Niles 847-306-6602 HomeComfort.net Q: Describe the family-run operation that is Home Comfort A: The team here at ... -
Signature Dishes: Blackened grouper at Pennyville Station, Tavern on the Point’s fish tacos, Une Année Brewery’s burnt ends and Harp & Fiddle’s Baja burger
A look at some favorite local menu items that usually prove too difficult to turn down By Trent Modglin and Sophia Gianaris Pennyville Station’s Florida black ... -
A day spent exploring the Art Institute of Chicago, and developing a serious appreciation for Salvador Dalí
By Sophia Gianaris Staff intern Photos courtesy of The Art Institute of Chicago Art Institute 111 S. Michigan Ave. ArtIC.edu What a day in the city ... -
Park Ridge Insider John Moran on the fritto misto appetizer at Pazzi Di Pizza, the personalized attention at TeaLula, family time at Concerts in the Park and Great Wolf Lodge… and much more
What you do for a living: I have been in the investment and insurance industry for more than 20 years and have co-owned the Moran-Havansek Financial ...