by Ben Lalez | Dec 3, 2025 | Lifestyle
Well, December is finally here in Chicago. And with the polar vortex making its appearance this year, summer seems like a distant memory already. But here at The Ben Lalez Team, we refuse to let winter dictate how much fun we have during the winter months. We’ve...
by Ben Lalez | Nov 26, 2025 | Lifestyle
It’s that time of year when we’re about to flip to the last page of our calendars (yes, some of us at the Ben Lalez Team use paper calendars), so that means another long winter ahead. But December does mean it’s the month of holiday cheer, so we thought we’d help you...
by Ben Lalez | Nov 19, 2025 | Lifestyle
The fall season came and went in the blink of an eye, and we’re at that time of year where we’re getting ready to prepare for another long Chicago winter. But as we approach Thanksgiving this year, it also signals that the holiday season is just around the corner!...
by Ben Lalez | Nov 5, 2025 | Lifestyle, Real Estate
What’s up, Chicago! Okay, last week we published an article about things that people hate about Chicago according to Redditors. As it turned out, there was a lot to talk about, like traffic, politics, and of course, the winters. But it wouldn’t be fair for us not to...
by Ben Lalez | Oct 29, 2025 | Lifestyle
Hey fellow Chicagoans! If you scroll through threads on Reddit about Chicago, you’ll start to notice a pattern in how we talk about our city. We’ll complain about the weather in one thread, but then brag about summer festivals right after. We love dumping on the CTA,...