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 | Apr 22, 2026 | Lifestyle, Neighborhood Guides
Hey Chicago foodies! Did you know that Chicago is among the top 5 North American cities with the most Michelin-starred restaurants? Before 2025, there were 19 in Chicago, but Feld got added to the list in last year’s guide, making a total of 20 restaurants in...
by Ben Lalez | Mar 25, 2026 | Lifestyle
Hey Chicago! This week, we wanted to talk about the comedy scene in Chicago because it’s something that we’re known for. If you’ve spent any time at all following comedians or watching sketch shows on TV, you’ve probably noticed that a huge percentage of...
by Ben Lalez | Feb 4, 2026 | Lifestyle
What’s up, movie and TV fans! When people think about Chicago in movies and shows, a few scenes usually come to mind right away. But you’d be surprised at how often Chicago inspires many scenes we see on the screen. We’re the Ben Lalez Team, and after spending years...
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...
