Posts Tagged 'Illinois'

Chicago is infused with so much history and culture; we Windy City natives sometimes forget the little things that make our hometown so unique. Chicago is a beautiful city full of tourism, art and theatre…

Fun Fact Friday: Illinois Olympians If you’re like me, the Olympic Games is the only television program you’re watching lately. There is something special about gathering as a nation to cheer our athletes on to…

Many communities host summer festivals to bring residents together to enjoy great food, activities and conversation. Two towns in Illinois and Iowa have taken the idea of a friendly gathering and turned it into an…

Buyer’s remorse, or that post-purchase second guessing, is a feeling everyone has had at some point. Most times it comes from a clothing buy when you realize what you bought isn’t quite as flattering at…

Midwesterners tend to show great pride in the towns we live. We have cross-town sports competitions, festivals celebrating milestones and historical societies to share our past. Check out these fun facts about my current town,…

Memorial Day is just around the corner, which means it is the official launch of summer! The calendar is already beginning to fill up and I can’t wait to get my fill of the patio…