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An extraordinary private club turned hotel, the Chicago Athletic Association has restored rooms, amazing views of Lake ...

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Find the best family summer getaways near Chicago with beaches, hikes, small towns and fun within 3 hours of the city.

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Editorial Board Member of the Chicago Sun-Times Lee Bey joins Bob Sirott to talk about different groups who are actively ...

I’ve visited Marquette, Michigan, eight times for its beaches, breweries, and skiing. Here's how you can plan the perfect ...

Former Fairlife CEO Tim Doelman and his wife, Joy, are the buyers in Glencoe’s most-expensive home sale of 2025.

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Step into the Gilded Age and learn more about forgotten times along Geneva Lake when Black Point Estate and Gardens opens ...