From orchard visits to neighborhood fests, fall is full of reasons to get outside and soak it all in. We've rounded up a few local happenings to add to your list this weekend.
Find your gifts at the Jingle & Mingle Holiday Craft and Vendor Fair.
The Oakbrook Terrace Park District debuts its first Jingle & Mingle Holiday Craft and Vendor Fair, offering an easy way to start your seasonal shopping while supporting local makers. The event features a curated mix of handcrafted goods, small-batch treats, and giftable finds.
Date: Nov. 8
Time: 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
From orchard visits to neighborhood fests, fall is full of reasons to get outside and soak it all in. We've rounded up a few local happenings to add to your list this weekend.
Savor local flavors at Taste of Glenview.
Now in its third year, Taste of Glenview brings together a lineup of neighborhood restaurants for an evening of small plates and community spirit. Guests can expect a mix of cuisines, from Latin and Italian to classic tavern fare and sweet treats, all under one roof for a single ticket price. Part tasting event, part fundraiser, the night supports local initiatives while offering a relaxed way to discover new favorites close to home..
Date: Nov. 8...
From orchard visits to neighborhood fests, fall is full of reasons to get outside and soak it all in. We've rounded up a few local happenings to add to your list this weekend.
Step into the holidays at LEGO® Holiday Lane.
Kick off the season inside a life-size brick-built winter scene at LEGO® Holiday Lane, a three-day pop-up that blends festive nostalgia with hands-on play. Stroll a miniature "Main Street" lined with themed storefronts, design custom Minifigures, peek into a LEGO cinema, and browse sets inspired by movies, pets, gaming, and more. Kids can build a take-home ornament, hop aboard the DUPLO® Express, or add a heart to the community tree as part of the #BuildtoGive initiative, which donates LEGO sets to children in need.
Here in Chicago, we know a thing or two about winter. Mostly, we know how to enjoy it, and that often means knowing where to get cozy when the snow flies. Fortunately, Chicagoland offers no shortage of warm, welcoming cafés.
These are some of the places where our real estate agents enjoy relaxing with a warm beverage during the winter in Chicagoland.
With its retro vibe and extravagant '80s-themed decor, including a real DeLorean, The Wormhole Coffee is easily one of Chicago's most unique coffee shops. This trendy spot in
With more than two decades of residential real estate experience and over $500 million in transaction volume, Cummins has found his new home here at Baird & Warner. His decision came down to a few simple reasons — independence, integrity, and what he sees as a golden opportunity to join a brokerage that is focused on doing things the right way.
"In today's marketplace, corporate-owned brokerages control much of the market, which invites unfair practices and leaves consumers at a disadvantage," said Cummins. "I've always believed in fair housing and an open market, and I've been outspoken in my opposition to practices like private office-exclusive listings, which I find fundamentally at odds with transparency."
Cummins continued, emphasizing how today's real estate market is more challenging than ever for buyers — but that it doesn't always have to be th...