Brunch – for when it’s no longer breakfast but not quite lunch. Brunch gives you enough time to sleep in in the morning, but it isn’t too late in the afternoon that you feel you’ve wasted your entire day. Also, how can you beat double the food item choices on the menus (a combo of breakfast AND lunch!)? A perfect time to reconvene with friends after a long week or weekend and decompress, gossip, or even throw back a drink; champagne at noon is encouraged at brunch! 

Another thing that makes brunch so great is the atmosphere. There is a multitude of brunch spots all throughout Northern Illinois, some trendy, some homey, but all of them welcoming and delicious. Here are the Best Brunch Spots to Try Around Northern Illinois: 

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Chicago has long been known as one of the premier architectural capitals of the country. Home to what was known as the first skyscraper, the cityscape holds great significance in the progression and world of architecture. 

After the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, Chicago lost over 18,000 structures to the flames. As a result, benefactors and architects came from all over the world to make Chicago better than ever. This innovative restructuring built the foundation of the Chicago we all know and love today. Here are 10 Iconic Chicago Architechtiual Sites Worth Checking Out:

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February may be halfway over, but there is still plenty of time to celebrate Black History Month. Black History Month brings an annual spotlight to achievements, creativity, and history that too often get overlooked. Chicago’s rich cultural landscape offers plenty of opportunities to celebrate Black History Month, check out some of these exhibits, events, or restaurants to support and celebrate today!

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Winter is a season full of holiday cheer, freshly fallen snow, and the crisp scent of pine, but it is also a season that comes with the sun setting at 4:00pm, exorbitant heating bills, and long, gray days. With those winter downsides, we spend a lot more time inside our homes, avoiding the dark, cold, and wet gloominess that lurks outside for most of the season. Since we will inevitably be spending more time inside, we may as well make it a comfortable experience. Here are 9 Ways To Keep Your Home Cozy This Winter:

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It happens every year; we make goals and resolutions we want to achieve in the next 365 days of life, do well for a month or two, but then fall back into our old ways as soon as things get busy or complicated.

One common mistake people make with their resolutions is overreaching for significant, drastic changes to be made quickly, then giving up when those results don’t become immediately apparent. While it is important to remember that Rome wasn’t built in a day and to be patient with your goals, there are also some easily achievable resolutions that, once tackled, will have you feeling accomplished and ready to take on even bigger goals. Here are 8 Easy New Year’s Resolutions Worth Keeping: Continue reading →

Remember the summer? A time filled with outdoor street festivals, days spent enjoying the Chicago playpen, and sunshine well past 4:30 pm. Those days will soon feel like years ago now that Chicago winter is on the horizon. The first Chicago winter, for most people, can be a painful learning experience. As much as we’d love to say it is something you get used to, the shock of the extreme cold can trip up even lifelong Chicagoans.

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Thanksgiving is a special time to get together with family right before the chaos of Christmas. No concerns of if you bought the right gifts, if you got the best deals, or if the tree you meticulously decorated meets your guests’ standards. Thanksgiving is all about spending quality time with loved ones, and most importantly, Thanksgiving is about eating a lot of food.

Thanksgiving dinner is arguably one of the most anticipated meals of the year, and while the turkey is the undeniable star, these 15 unique side dishes just might steal the show. 

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