Livin’ La Vida Local: Celebrate National B.L.T. Month

Enjoy the Beloved Sandwich at Best Local Spots in Chicago and the Suburbs

Who doesn’t love a great B.L.T.? A lot of people do, and that’s why there’s a whole month dedicated to this delicious bacon, lettuce and tomato concoction. …

Livin’ La Vida Local: Staying at Lincoln at the Parks in Naperville

Where to Go Around Your Naperville Corporate Apartment

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Not all the magic of the Chicago area is contained in the city: the Chicago suburbs have plenty of treasures of their own. If you’re staying at Lincoln at the Parks or …

Livin’ La Vida Local: Best Local Spot Vino Cellar in Lombard

CSN Sales Manager Maureen Callan Guest Blogs About Her Favorite New Best Local Spot

Vino Cellar (141 W. St. Charles Rd.) is a new wine bar and wine shop in suburban downtown Lombard. I recently visited this three-month-old spot …

Livin’ La Vida Local: St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago

It’s Easy Being Green on March 17th

No matter what you do to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, it definitely at least means one thing city-wide: a good time. Sip some brews in an Irish pub near your corporate apartment, get …

Livin’ La Vida Local: National Noodle Month

Get Your Noodle On All Month Long at These Chicagoland Spots

In case you didn’t know, March is National Noodle Month. Whether that means cooking up a spaghetti dish in your fully furnished corporate apartment, or stepping outside your temporary …

Livin’ La Vida Local: Happy Birthday, Chicago!

Celebrate the City’s 176th Birthday with a Local Bash

If anyone or anything deserves a super birthday celebration it’s our beautiful city. On Monday, March 4, the city of Chicago turns 176. And, naturally, there are celebratory events all …

Livin’ La Vida Local: Best Local Spot Jefferson Tap & Grille

CSN Vice President of Sales Kathy Elmendorf Guest Blogs About Her Favorite Best Local Spot

Jefferson Tap & Grille (325 N. Jefferson St.) is a favorite hangout for me and my husband, just a block from our home. It’s less …

Livin’ La Vida Local: Chicago Theatre Week

Give Yourself a Reason to be Dramatic

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No one likes getting tangled up in drama—unless it’s on the stage. The theater scene in Chicago is a major attraction for tourists and locals alike. There’s no better time to check out …

Livin’ La Vida Local: Valentine’s Day Celebrations

Fall in Love with What Chicago has to Offer Feb. 14

Snow may be on the ground, but love is in the air: It’s almost Valentine’s Day. There are plenty of exciting love-themed events and specials going on outside your …

Livin’ La Vida Local: Super Bowl Celebrations

Where to Watch the 49ers Take on the Ravens

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The day to lounge around with friends, slightly binging on snacks, while glued to the TV is here: Super Bowl Sunday. Order some pizza and pop to watch the big game …