Catch @ Loves Local in Western Springs! On Wednesday, June 1st from 1:00pm-3:00pm, get a cupcake on us at Smallcakes, located at 4700 Gilbert Ave #53, Western Springs, IL 60558
Just mention @properties, ProperRate or @ Loves Local when ordering to redeem.
Smallcakes is a local favorite with its fun atmosphere and tasty cupcakes! We talked to the owner, Jennifer Lentine, for a look into their incredible 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.
May not only brings spring flowers, but the beginning of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. We hope you’ll join @properties Christie’s International Real Estate in celebrating as we highlight 10 of the many Asian-owned businesses that contribute to the Chicago area’s enduring appeal. Continue reading
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
Summertime is arguably Chicago’s best season, complete with neighborhood festivals, sunny skies and an extreme desire for cool, tasty treats. To help you beat the heat, we’ve put together a list of some of Chicago’s essential ice cream shops. In no particular order, here are 10 of the city’s most revered favorites:
In July and August, we’re headed to Southwest Michigan and Northwest Indiana for our second annual @properties Home for the Summer tour. While we’re excited to give you a sneak peek of some of the beautiful properties we have to offer in these resort home communities, we’re also excited to spend some time in the sun.
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The mention of a farmers’ market conjures images of freshly picked produce, handmade jams and jellies, and locally-sourced meats and cheeses — all at your fingertips on a sunny day.
In Northwest Indiana and Southwest Michigan, it also brings to mind food trucks, artisans, live music, and weekly yoga. From the taste of homegrown flavor to enjoying those sunny summer days, farmers’ markets have a lot to offer for early risers and midday visitors alike.
Before those dog day of summer, find your way to any (or all!) of these hand-picked local farmers’ markets:
