by Ben Lalez | Mar 11, 2026 | Lifestyle
Hey Chicago architecture fans! If you live in the city, you walk past world-famous buildings every single day, and most of us barely even take a moment to appreciate them. This week, we thought it was worth digging into the story behind Chicago’s unique architecture....
by Ben Lalez | Feb 25, 2026 | Lifestyle
Hey Chicago families! We’re back this week with a guide for parents. If you’ve got kids and you’re trying to figure out what to actually do with them in this city, we put together a list of the best family-friendly spots in Chicago, broken down by...
by Ben Lalez | Dec 15, 2025 | Lifestyle
Hey Chicago! The Ben Lalez Team here, and you know we’re constantly looking for ways to get through the winter quickly. This week, we’ve put together this guide to every public ice rink in Chicago (and a few nearby spots worth the short trip). So sharpen your...
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...
