Planning to sell this spring? While you may be tempted to hold off until the first blooms or the spring showers hit, that's actually waiting too long to get started by today's standards.
Don't let the cold hold you back — these weekend events are worth layering up for. See what's happening near you.
Satisfy your sweet tooth at Sokol Spirit Pancake Breakfast.
This community pancake breakfast combines a classic comfort-food spread with a lively, social atmosphere. Guests can sit down to a hearty morning meal before heading upstairs for the FlapJack Volleyball Tournament, a co-ed blind-draw competition to add an active twist to your day.
Date: Jan. 25
Time: 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m.
Cost: $8+
Location: Sokol Spirit,...
Don't let the cold hold you back — these weekend events are worth layering up for. See what's happening near you.
Have fun at Winterfest.
Chevy Chase Country Club hosts this family-friendly winter celebration packed with indoor and outdoor activities designed for all ages. The afternoon includes a hands-on craft area, a princess show with a meet-and-greet, carriage rides, and themed games like penguin egg hunts.
Date: Jan. 25
Time: 1–3 p.m.
Cost: $2
Location: Chevy Chase Country Club, 1000 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling
Don't let the cold hold you back — these weekend events are worth layering up for. See what's happening near you.
Sip your way through the Winter Whiskey Tasting Festival.
Chicago's winter whiskey scene heats up with this seasonal tasting festival bringing together more than 20 whiskies from craft, small-batch, and international distillers. Sample a wide range of styles while chatting with whiskey ambassadors on hand to guide each pour. The festival also supports Bear Necessities, with additional tasting cups benefiting pediatric cancer research.
Date: Jan. 24
Time: 2:30 p.m.–5 p.m.
Cost: $13+
Planning to sell this spring? While you may be tempted to hold off until the first blooms or the spring showers hit, that's actually waiting too long to get started by today's standards.
Chicago is one of America's most exciting food cities. In this diverse culinary paradise, cutting-edge fine-dining establishments and iconic diners are held in equal esteem, and multicultural cuisines are served alongside classic Midwestern fare.
No dining event in the Windy City is more anticipated than Chicago Restaurant Week. It's one of our real estate agents' favorite opportunities to explore the incredible dining options in Chicagoland.
Now in its 17th year, Chicago Restaurant Week 2026 will take place from January 23 through February 8. For this 17-day celebration of Chicago's culinary scene, particip...