by Ben Lalez | May 13, 2026 | Buying, Lifestyle, Neighborhood Guides
Hey Chicago! Summer is finally just around the corner, and you know what that means – we’re about to enter full-on festival season! There’s a lot going on in Chicago this summer, so we’re going to be breaking down our event articles monthly to make sure all the...
by Ben Lalez | Apr 30, 2026 | Lifestyle, Neighborhood Guides
Hey Chicago dog lovers! There are many cities where having a dog is sometimes inconvenient due to a lack of pet amenities and stricter bylaws, but thankfully, Chicago isn’t one of them. The Park District maintains 33 designated off-leash parks spread across the...
by Ben Lalez | Jan 28, 2026 | Lifestyle
Hey Chicago wine lovers! We’re back this week to talk about some of the very best wine bars in Chicago. The city’s wine scene is pretty diverse, and this means this list is going to include some upscale lounges as well as some laid-back places where you don’t have to...
by Ben Lalez | Oct 8, 2025 | Lifestyle
Chicago built its jazz reputation a century ago, and that legacy is still alive and well today. You don’t need to dig through archives or read history books to find it, just walk into the right room on any given night. We’re the Ben Lalez Team, and we...
by Ben Lalez | Jun 17, 2025 | Lifestyle
Hey there, Chicago margarita lovers! Summer’s finally here, and you know what that means – it’s time to grab your friends, find a perfect patio, and sip some killer margaritas while soaking up the sunshine. After enduring another legendary Chicago winter,...
