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 | Aug 13, 2025 | Buying, Lifestyle, Real Estate
Hey there, Chicago explorers! We spend most of our days showing people around Chicago’s neighborhoods, helping them find their perfect homes. And after a decade of this, we’ve discovered something pretty cool. The best parts of Chicago aren’t always...
by Ben Lalez | Dec 17, 2024 | Buying, Condos, Lifestyle, Real Estate
Are you wondering how to find that perfect Chicago neighborhood where great transit meets an amazing lifestyle? Don’t worry, we’re the Ben Lalez Team and we got you covered. After selling more than 1,000 homes in Chicago over the last decade, we’ve learned a thing or...
