by Lauren Traficanto | Jun 18, 2024 | News + Information
There’s no doubt about it: The cicadas are here. If you haven’t heard any yourself, you’ve probably at least heard of them. You might even already know a little bit about the critters or their historic emergence. But if you’re wondering whether to worry about the...
by Lauren Traficanto | Jun 18, 2024 | News + Information
Bucktown is one of Chicago’s quintessential melting-pot neighborhoods, a place where hipsters and yuppies ride elbow to elbow on the Blue Line, artists and tech entrepreneurs belly up to the bar at the decades-old The Charleston, and 100-year-old worker’s cottages...
by Lauren Traficanto | Jun 18, 2024 | News + Information
Chicagoland has always played a prominent role in the Pride movement and queer history, and the Windy City comes alive in June to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community, hosting some of the biggest Pride events in the Midwest. Read on for a round-up of the Pride Month...
by Lauren Traficanto | Jun 18, 2024 | News + Information
Casting a line into the glassy pre-dawn water, carving graceful turns behind a ski boat, or cracking a cold one and floating all day on a pontoon…however you enjoy it, lake living can’t be beat. And here in the Midwest, we pretty much wrote the book on the lifestyle....
by Lauren Traficanto | May 14, 2024 | News + Information
Living in or near a big city comes with countless perks – a quick commute, endless arts and culture, incredible restaurants, and a buzz that’s impossible to replicate. But one of the trade-offs often is outdoor space. So if your yard or patio or deck is less than...
by Lauren Traficanto | May 7, 2024 | News + Information
While sustainable design may have once been considered a fleeting fad, it’s become clear in recent years that this decorating ethos is here to stay. This practice has gained momentum as more homeowners seek to reduce their carbon footprint and lower their energy...