Category: Illinois
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Holiday Magic At Brookfield Zoo Makes a Wildly Bright Night
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Holiday Magic at Brookfield Zoo returns for the 2025 Season After a restful Thanksgiving holiday weekend, it is now officially the start of the holiday season. Chicago has been hit with its first significant snowfall of the year. And although it’s not enough for snow sculptures, I’m starting to get…
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From Raclette to Steins: Exploring Chicago’s Christkindl market
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Chicago’s Christmas Markets Bring Traditional German foods, trinkets, and Handmade Products but is it Worth the Packed Crowds? Christmas in Chicago is a wonderful time of year to visit…if you can stand the cold! Other than the giant Christmas themed tree at the Walnut Room or Christmas lighting display at…
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Finding My Way Out of a Corn Maze in Spring Grove, Illinois
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Checking out Richardson’s Farm for its Popular Maze Weather is starting cool, leaves are turning colors, and I’m craving apple cider donuts. Autumn is here. While there are many things to do and see in a city during fall, my first stop begins at nearby farms. Whether apple picking or…
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Only the Most Touristy: Starbucks Reserve Chicago
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When you Gotta Check Off that “Must-Do” Tourist Spots Only the most touristy things demand you visit and makes no promises on what you get. After all, the masses head to these places for a reason. You want to go and see what makes it so popular and get a…
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Chicago Musical Theatre at a Fraction of the Cost
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Taking a Chance at Broadway in Chicago’s Digital Lottery The Fall season is upon us. For sports people, that means they’re watching tv on a different day. But for those of us who were indoor children, musical theatre is in session! Thankfully there’s lots of great shows, but a new…