Livin’ La Vida Local: Snack on S’mores in Chicago and the Suburbs

Celebrate National S’mores Day 2013 at Best Local Spots Near CSN Apartments

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It’s the iconic trio of graham crackers, chocolate and gooey marshmallow: the s’more. Sink your teeth into some this Saturday, August 10, for National S’mores Day. Stop in …

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 Seafood Month 2013 in Chicago

Get Fishy in June at Best Local Restaurants in Chicago and the Suburbs

Two seared scallops with a golden brown crust are served on a shell with green microgreens and dark lettuce, set against a blurred gray background.

Hope you have your fish faces ready: June is National Seafood Month. Whether you’re craving scallops, salmon or shrimp scampi, there is a Best Local restaurant in …

Livin’ La Vida Local: Ribfest Chicago 2013

Get Your BBQ on This Weekend in Chicago’s North Side 

Summer’s coming, and that means barbecue. Enjoy all the Best Local barbecue eats Chicago’s north side has to offer at the annual Rib Fest Chicago, June 7-9. Step outside …

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: Where to Watch the Bulls

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 …