Best Local: Celebrate National Craft Month in Chicago and the Suburbs

Posted on March 27, 2014 by CSN Staff

Get Crafty in March near Our Corporate Housing Locations

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Don’t be afraid to get your hands dirty—it’s National Craft Month! No matter your method, use March to show your artsy side. There are plenty of Best Local spots near …

Best Local: Celebrate Mardi Gras 2014 in Chicago

Posted on February 27, 2014 by CSN Staff

Indulge on Fat Tuesday at Best Local Spots in Chicago and the Suburbs

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Get gluttonous, and have no shame—Fat Tuesday is a holiday made for indulgent celebration. Just grab a paczki, the Polish jelly doughnut-like pastry synonymous with Fat Tuesday, …

Best Local: Super Bowl 2014 Activities

Posted on January 23, 2014 by CSN Staff

Plan a Football-filled Day at Best Local Spots in Chicago and the Suburbs

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The biggest day in snacking, drinking, TV-watching, and, of course, football is coming—the Super Bowl. Root on your favorite team during the big game at one …

Best Local: Thanksgiving in Chicago and the Suburbs

Posted on November 27, 2013 by CSN Staff

Let Best Local Restaurants in Chicago and the Suburbs Host Thanksgiving This Year

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Sometimes the looming task of preparing a turkey with all the trimmings is overwhelming. Luckily, there are Best Local spots in Chicago and the suburbs you can …

Best Local: Restaurant Fireplace Dining

Posted on November 14, 2013 by CSN Staff

Cozy Up For a Meal at These Best Local Restaurants with Fireplaces in the Chicago Area

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There’s no better cure for the cold than snuggling up by a fire with a hot beverage and a snack. There are plenty of …

Best Local: National Oyster Month

Posted on September 26, 2013 by CSN Staff

Celebrate September with Oysters at These Best Local Seafood Spots

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It’s time to get shuckin’ — September is National Oyster Month! Chicago and the Chicago suburbs have the seafood joints to satisfy your itch for this tasty mollusk. Celebrate the …

Livin’ La Vida Local: Where to Watch the Bulls

Posted on May 9, 2013 by CSN Staff

Bring On the Heat at These Best Local Spots in Chicago and the Chicago Suburbs

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Things are getting hot around here. The NBA Playoffs are the buzzing as the Chicago Bulls take on the Miami Heat. Join Chicago sports lovers …

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

Posted on April 4, 2013 by CSN Staff

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

A BLT sandwich with bacon, lettuce, and tomato on whole grain bread, cut in half and served on brown paper with a side of crinkle-cut potato chips.

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: Best Local Spot Vino Cellar in Lombard

Posted on March 21, 2013 by CSN Staff

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

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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: Chicago Theatre Week

Posted on February 14, 2013 by CSN Staff

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 …

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