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Mar 8, 2022

It’s not only Women’s History Month but it’s also International Women’s Day.  Today we’re going to talk about some amazing historic sites to visit that celebrate the amazing progress and contributions women have made and continue to make. Powered by Bookmarkify™

Mar 7, 2022

Botanical gardens are incredible places to visit!  Not only are they absolutely beautiful to look at and relaxing to walk through, but they’re a wonderful place for science!  The botanical gardens document local and exotic flora for the purpose of scientific research, education, and conservation. Did you also know that spending time within nature has […]

Mar 6, 2022

From March to early April, Chicago area fishermen have gathered on the shores of Lake Michigan for a time honored tradition started in the 1930s: smelt fishing!  Unlike the typical fishing techniques spent floating on a pond sipping drinks leisurely under the shining sun, smelt fishing takes place in the still of the night, most […]

Mar 5, 2022

Welcome to our Local Community Calendar of Events for March 2022.  We’ve rounded up our picks for family friendly e events and workshops both in person and online.  Most of these serve the Lake County area residents, and others provide a fun filled day out on the town under the lights of the big city.  […]

Mar 3, 2022

We’re very excited that it’s World Wildlife Day!  This year’s theme is all about recovering key local species with the intent of restoring and preserving the local ecosystem.  By raising awareness of the creatures and beings that live right here in our own backyard, we will be able to have a much better life for […]

Feb 21, 2022

The winter up North here in Illinois and Wisconsin can certainly be brutally cold and snowy!  For those of us who enjoy the brisk, blustery wintry weather and outdoor activities it can be blissful and exhilarating. However, for the person who prefers something more low key, it can cause a bit of cabin fever.  That’s […]

Feb 9, 2022

No matter where you live in the US, chances are your state lays claim to fame for “best kinda pizza anywhere!”  As much as we’d love to agree with you, we know that the only real pizza worth eating is the  illustrious regional classic: the Chicago Deep Dish!

Feb 5, 2022

Calling all Road Warriors!  If two years and change of travel restrictions, self-isolations, and quarantine periods have you itching to see the world, we understand.  Skip the skyways and hit the road in your new car from Classic Auto Group for more pandemic-friendly traveling.  Whether you’re using your car for day-trips, weekend getaways, or lengthy […]

Feb 4, 2022

We’re very excited to share today’s blog post with you.  In honor of Black History month, we’re sharing an incredible list of local galleries, performance venues, museums and cultural centers featuring Black Creators, Black Musicians, and notable public figures in Black American History.  In addition, many of them are also Black Owned Businesses, which is […]

Jan 30, 2022

Do you eat, breathe, and dream about cars?  Do you spend your downtime and weekends off puttering around under the hood in your garage?  Are you the person your friends and family call to diagnose a problem before it goes to the mechanic?  Do you spend hours and hours online watching YouTube videos and tutorials […]