Livin’ La Vida Local: National Ice Cream Month in the Chicago Suburbs

Where to Find a Crave-worthy Cone in Chicago’s Coolest Suburbs

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Does it get any better than eating ice cream on a Chicago summer day? It’s doubtful. Step outside your corporate apartment in Chicago or the suburbs and directly through the

Livin’ La Vida Local: Fourth of July 2013 in Chicago

Celebrate Independence Day at These Chicagoland Events

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If it’s possible to have too many amazing events jam-packed into one day, that day is the Fourth of July. But that’s not a bad thing. Steps outside our Corporate Suites Network apartments

Livin’ La Vida Local: National Burger Month 2013

Bite into a Best Local Burger in Chicago and the Suburbs This Month

Wait, every month isn’t National Burger Month? Technically it’s not, but these Best Local burger joints serve up juicy deliciousness beyond May. Celebrate the end of Burger …

Livin’ La Vida Local: Memorial Day 2013 Events

Check Out Best Local Events in Chicago and the Suburbs Over the Long Weekend

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You may have an extra day off of work, but you’ll still be mighty busy this weekend. There are so many Best Local events happening in

Livin’ La Vida Local: Best Local Brunch Spots

Start Your Day Off Right with a Chicago-Style Brunch

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It’s warming up in Chicago and the sub

urbs, and people are heading outside a little earlier in the day to enjoy the weather. Is there anything better than brunch …

Livin’ La Vida Local: Earth Day 2013

Celebrate Mother Nature This Saturday in Chicago and the Suburbs

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Everything you love comes from the Earth. Show some love back. This Monday, April 22 is Earth Day, and Chicago and the suburbs are providing plenty of green events for …