Maybe you’ve been to Chicago regularly for work, or perhaps hit the city for a sporting event or parade, but no matter how many times you’ve visited, there’s always something new to discover! Today we’re highlighting some unique ways to explore the city up close and personal with unique walking tours and other fun activities.
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March is Disability Awareness Month! If you’re an able bodied person, chances are you may not have thought about how modern day to day activities may not be accessible to folks with disabilities or health concerns. Today we’re going to shed some light on the subject, such as various accessibility needs to improve on roadways, adapting vehicles, accessible public transport, and related topics.
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The weather outside is still a touch frightful, but never fear because spring is almost here. This March has rolled in like a lion all across the country, but we anticipate it will prance out gently like a little lamb. Speaking of lambs, you know the sort who love to roam prairies, fields, and graze amidst the flowers… you can follow in their footsteps by strolling through beautiful botanical gardens and nature parks!
Today, we’re sharing our picks for beautiful conservatories, curated landscapes, nature preserves, and other magnificent botanical facilities across the state of Illinois. Fancy yourself a little road trip? We’ve also included the distance mileage to our best estimate, so you can plan your route for a little weekend getaway or day trip as you see fit!
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Today is March 10th, also known as Mar10 Day celebrating all things Super Mario and Nintendo! We’ve rounded up our picks for super fun gear to deck out your car in Nintendo themed accessories to add a little flair and personality to your vehicle. But first, here’s some fun facts to impress your friends and family today!
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It’s Women’s History Month, and today we’re celebrating great women in Automotive Racing History! Join us in learning more about these groundbreaking drivers and their wonderful accomplishments.
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Today we’re sharing our tips and tricks about the 68th Annual Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2023, and best places to watch it along with other fun ways to celebrate the occasion! The Chicago St Paddy’s Day Parade is the largest one in the whole US, and we’re very proud of that fact. We’ll be covering where to catch the parade, more information about VIP access, and recommendations for local Irish eateries afterwards. It’s all right here on today’s blog.
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This just in! Toyota is in the top three of IIHS’s list of Top Safety Pick winners, awarded in the top 3 manufacturers when stacking up against the organization’s tougher new safety standards!
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The iditarod Dog Sled race is an iconic winter event for Alaskans, and this year is the 51st anniversary of “The Last Great Race”! This impressive dog sledding race is nearly 1,000 miles long, and takes one of two routes: The Northern Route is used on even numbered years, and the Southern Route is used in odd numbered years. This year the competitors will travel 998 miles on the Southern route through Iditarod and along to the Yukon River communities Shageluk, Anvik, and Grayling and through to the town of Nome.
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We’re back with another edition of our local Community Calendar of Events! Looking for something fun to do this weekend? We’ve got a great roundup of entertainment, workshops, events, and other activities to keep you busy through this weekend and all month long! Whether you’re looking for family bonding fun, or a date night out, or something exciting to enjoy with friends, you’ll find it right here on our list. And, as always, feel free to leave your own events in the comments below for our readers and followers to check out!
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March 2nd is Read Across America Day! What could be more wonderful than celebrating the popculture and history of road trips, travel in the US, and the intersection of automotive history? Today, we’ve rounded up some great reads from nonfiction to adult fiction to family and children’s literature that all feature cars, motorsports, travel, and more.
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