Livin’ La Vida Local: National Spumoni Day 2013

Celebrate Spumoni with Best Local Spumoni in Chicago and the Suburbs

Ever had spumoni? Try this Italian dessert—a molded ice cream made up of three fruity and nutty flavors—it’s the week of National Spumoni Day! Indulge in this creamy treat …

Livin’ La Vida Local: Savor the Last Days of Summer

Squeeze in These Summertime Best Local Experiences in Chicago and the Suburbs

The sun is setting on summertime in Chicago. But there is still plenty of juice to squeeze out of the city and suburbs before fall rolls in. Check …

Livin’ La Vida Local: National Sandwich Month 2013 in Chicago and the Suburbs

Grab a Sammie at a Best Local Spot in Near Your Corporate Apartment

Monte Cristo, B.L.T., reuben, panini… No need to choose just one—August is National Sandwich Month! Sink your teeth into bready lunchtime favorites all month at Best Local

Livin’ La Vida Local: Chicago’s Divvy Bike-Sharing Program

CSN Inside Sales Coordinator Erica Hale Guest Blogs About Chicago’s New Blue Bikes

If you’re like me, you can’t help but notice futuristic bike docking stations popping up all over downtown Chicago. No, the city is not charging you

Livin’ La Vida Local: It’s Time to Dine Outside

Best Local Al Fresco Dining in Chicago and the Suburbs

Beautiful weather has finally hit Chicago and the suburbs! Nobody’s complaining — sunny afternoons and warm evenings call for al fresco dining. Try these Best Local spots near our …

Livin’ La Vida Local: Best Local Brunch Spots

Start Your Day Off Right with a Chicago-Style Brunch

It’s warming up in Chicago and the suburbs, and people are heading outside a little earlier in the day to enjoy the weather. Is there anything better than brunch during …

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: Where To Spend New Year’s Eve

Ring in 2013 With One of These Chicago Events

New Year’s Eve is the best excuse you can have to hit the town in style. Don’t let the opportunity to kick back as we close out 2012 pass you by; …

Livin’ La Vida Local: Winter WonderLoop

Jingle All The Way Downtown

Chicago may not be a snowy, wintery wonderland quite yet, but that sure doesn’t stop the holiday magic. The Loop is the bustling epicenter of the city all year long, and it even amps up …