Calm, Cool, and Collected
Mary Patchin, who became the president and CEO of Visit Chicago Southland in early July, exudes tranquility. She credits her parents with her serene...
Savvy Suburbs
It's no secret: Downtown Chicago event venues are a favorite among meeting planners. Chic, swanky, and built to accommodate hundreds or even thousands of...
Think Theatrical
When you think “theater,” the first things that might come to mind are likely movies, musicals, and concerts—whether you’re thinking about your favorite Broadway...
What’s for Dinner?
Most likely, if you went out to dinner with a group of friends in your spare time, you would not limit everyone in your...
Chicago Triumphs—Again
For the eighth year in a row, Chicago was named the Best Big City in the U. S. in the Condé Nast Traveler Reader’s...
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Make Your Next Meeting a Success in Lake County, Illinois
For a unique meeting destination that is affordable, entertaining, and accessible, look no further than Lake County, Illinois.
Pass the Popcorn
Del’s Popcorn Shop was first developed as The Popcorn Shop in 1934 in downtown Decatur, Illinois, by type-printer John Baldwin. The shop was located...
Gilded Age Novelty
Glessner House in downtown Chicago was a single-family residence built during the Gilded Age of the late 1880s and designed by architect Henry Hobson...