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: 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 …

Livin’ La Vida Local: Staying at City View at the Highlands

What to Do Outside Your Lombard Corporate Apartment

City View at the Highlands in Lombard

So, you’re staying in the Chicago suburbs and not downtown near all the skyscrapers and busy sidewalks. That doesn’t mean you’re missing out on anything. You’re staying at City View at the …

Livin’ La Vida Local: Guiltless Thanksgiving

CSN Inside Sales Coordinator, Erica Hale, Guest Blogs Her Thanksgiving Tips

Turkey Day is just around the corner. ‘Tis the season for high-calorie and sugar-rich foods—you gotta love it! Picture it now: loading your plate (or plates—no judgment) with all …

Livin’ La Vida Local: Halloweekend

Celebrate The Spooky Season Chicago-Style

The only scary thing about this time of year in Chicago is having to choose between all of the fun Halloween events. Don’t be scared: No matter which you pick, you can’t go wrong. Costumes, …

Livin’ La Vida Local: Chicago International Film Fest

Make Movie Night Every Night This Month

What’s the easiest way to whisk yourself around the globe? A night at the movies, of course. Or, in this, case, two weeks in a colossal Chicago theater.

Today begins the 48th

Livin’ La Vida Local: Reminiscing in Record Stores

CSN Inside Sales Coordinator, Erica Hale, Guest Blogs Her Throwback Experience

Do you remember getting your first Walkman? What about dancing in the living room as your parents played your favorite record on the record player? Talk about a throwback.…