Archive for May, 2007
Bike The Drive
21 May 2007This Sunday bicycles take over Lake Shore Drive. The scenic street is closed to vehicular traffic and is taken over by two-wheeled transportation starting at 5:30am for Bike The Drive. Participants are encouraged to ride their bikes, walk, or take the CTA to the lakefront. The whole idea behind the event is to promote cycling in […]
Just Grapes Summer Hours
21 May 2007Just Grapes is taking summer hours this week, so you’ll have to wait until after noon to stop by the popular West Loop wine store. They’ll be open today until Friday from noon until 7pm, Saturday noon to 6pm, closed Sunday & Monday, and open Tuesday again from noon until 7pm.
Forgive them, though. They’re reopening […]
Naperville: A Chicago Day Trip for Families
20 May 2007Naperville is one of the best known suburbs of Chicago. It’s received accolades from Money Magazine, Modern Maturity, and Home Computing. Generally perceived as one of the best Chicagoland areas in which to live, Naperville is not just a bedroom community. With a population of over 140,000, it’s more than a suburb of Chicago, but […]
Starved Rock, IL
19 May 2007If you want to take a walk in the park, Chicago has 11,916 acres and 44 walking paths. If you really want to hike, and see canyons made by nature and not by skyscrapers, trek over to Starved Rock State Park.
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Culture for Kids, Chicago-style
17 May 2007As a child my parents took me to countless art fairs, classical music concerts, and one very memorable performance of “Les Miserables”. As a mother I’ve taken my teenage son to Ravinia several times to listen to the CSO and have introduced him to sushi, artisinal cheeses, and multi-course meals.
