@ Loves Local is headed to Lincoln Park! On Wednesday, July 6th from 5pm-7pm, get a signature ice cream sandwich of your choice at Sugar Junkie, located at 1925 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614. Simply mention @properties, ProperRate or @ Loves Local when ordering to redeem.
Sugar Junkie is a local favorite with its trendy and fun atmosphere and delicious ice cream sandwich. We talked to the owner, Amy Arnold, for a look into their story.
@ Loves Local is headed to Geneva! On Wednesday, June 15th from 9:00am-11:00pm, get a come and pick up 16 oz (medium) daily roast and a donut (vegan, chocolate, or vanilla) of your choice on us at Graham’s 318 Coffee House, located at 318 S. 3rd St., Geneva, IL 60134. Simply mention @properties, ProperRate or @ Loves Local when ordering to redeem.
Graham’s 318 Coffee House is a local favorite with its welcoming atmosphere and delicious, daily roast and a various donuts from vegan, chocolate and vanilla! We talked to the owner, Jayni Wunderlich, for a look into their story.
@ Loves Local is headed to Chicago! On Tuesday, May 24th from 4pm-6pm, grab a cookie and ice cream scoop on us at Cookie Spin, located at 4350 N Leavitt St, Chicago, IL 60618. Just mention @properties, ProperRate or @ Loves Local when ordering to redeem.
Cookie Spin is a local favorite with its welcoming atmosphere and mouth-watering cookie and ice cream combos! We talked to the owner, Joe LaMondi, for the inside scoop on their story.
A place where all are welcome to enjoy handcrafted donuts and fresh coffee, downtown Glenview’s Joe Donut is a local favorite. The artisan shop specializes in chef-made, small-batch craft donuts, and features a rotating menu of seasonal (and mouthwatering) treats, as well as coffee from Chicago-based Big Shoulders Coffee. The deliciousness doesn’t stop there! Joe Donut also serves up fresh breakfast, sandwiches, and burgers — be sure to try the fresh-baked biscuits.
@properties Christie’s International Real Estate is heading to Joe Donut for our @ Loves Local event on Tuesday, March 15th from 10am-12pm, and you’re invited! Read on to learn more about staple menu items and how to redeem your free coffee and donut.
March is Women’s History Month, commemorating women’s contributions throughout history and celebrating the inspirational women of today. To kick off the month, we’re highlighting some of our favorite women-owned businesses in Chicago, from a health-focused juice bar and eco-friendly boutique to an independent bike shop.
Here are 10 women-owned businesses to support this month and year ‘round. Continue reading
Throughout Chicagoland, Black-led non-profits are making an impact through a variety of community-based programs and initiatives – from empowering students through entrepreneurship opportunities and music enrichment to helping under-resourced neighborhoods.
In honor of Black History Month, we’re spotlighting just some of the Black-led non-profits that are dedicated to strengthening our city and creating lasting change.
As we celebrate Black History Month, @properties Christie’s International Real Estate is excited to spotlight a variety of Black-owned businesses in Chicago, from a coffee shop that raises awareness for mental health to local restaurants and everything in between.
Keep reading to learn about 10 of our favorite Black-owned businesses to support this month and beyond, and check out our roundup from last year for more. Continue reading
If you’re from Chicago, you know Dinkel’s Bakery. Located on Lincoln Ave in the Lakeview neighborhood, Dinkel’s has been around for many generations doing what they do best, treating their community to deliciousness. You may know them for their famous Stollen, decadent donuts, incredible breakfast sandwiches, or cakes. If you’re wondering, they’ve got plenty more mouth-watering menu items.
Thanks to its charming downtown, a world-class university, high-performing schools, access to Lake Michigan and hundreds of acres of green space and bike paths, the Northwest Indiana city of Valparaiso is a great place to live. Translated as “Vale of Paradise,” Valparaiso is beloved by its residents, and we love it too. Here are 10 reasons why:
If you’re ready to take a break from cooking dinner tonight, we don’t blame you. Fortunately, there are many local restaurants around Chicagoland, Southwest Michigan, Northwest Indiana, and Southeast Wisconsin that are offering delicious family-style meals for takeout and delivery.
Gather around the table and support local businesses by letting one of these places take care of dinner tonight.
