Finding the right cold-weather trip poses special problems. We profile five families with specific—but common—needs and locate nearby destinations to help them keep cabin fever at bay Read more
Celebrating its 150th anniversary, the Chicago Historical society has changed its name and hopes a $27.5-million overhaul and an unlikely new president will revive the city’s oldest cultural institution Read more
Hinsdale’s charming central shopping district holds French country–style delights—and some thoroughly modern surprises Read more
Modern impulses and refined traditionalism join forces in an elegant lakefront aerie Read more
Chicago is on the cutting edge of an architectural movement to create buildings that look good—and do good, too. This fall, the Museum of Contemporary Art highlights enviro-friendly local projects. Read more
If the holidays seem to take a bigger bite out of your budget every year, it’s not your imagination. The National Retail Federation estimates that Americans will spend a grand total of $457.4 billion at retail stores this holiday season, an increase of 5 percent over 2005. Chicago’s contribution to that total will be roughly $12.8 billion. Read more
Of subtlety, function, and fun: what we learned about dressing a window from the pros at Workroom Read more