Chicago Activity

Kickboxing heavy bag workout and HIIT boot camp-style training

Mental health services, including therapy, counseling, and spiritual support.

Spa services for relaxation and rejuvenation

Escape room center offering immersive, imaginative, and innovative room escape games.

Daley's, Chicago's oldest restaurant, has been feeding the South Side since 1892. It's where Muhammad Ali used to eat, and I suspect the pancakes are better than anything near City Hall. They've been around for 134 years, and have even managed to get a bank loan during the height of the Great Depression - pretty amazing considering half of all banks failed in 1933.

One Tail at a Time - PetSmart Everyday Adoption Center

Adoption agency for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Curates global wine and cocktail events for travelers

Pediatric dentist specializing in frenectomies and comprehensive pediatric dentistry services.

I've noticed that people in Chicago seem to brag about the city's amenities, but then look down on those who live in the heart of the city. I'm confused.

Design-driven real estate developer

Portillo's is a real Chicago institution that's worth visiting for its affordable and delicious Chicago-style hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches. It's a casual eatery with multiple locations throughout the city, but the original Portillo's is located in the River North neighborhood.

Physical therapy clinic and medical gym

Nature-based, Reggio Emilia inspired preschool for children ages two through five.

Infant and toddler childcare in a home setting

Adoption law services for families in Chicago.

Manufacturer of primary cultured cells and cell culture products

I've run the Hot Chocolate 5K and 8K in Chicago for the past 5 years, but this year the experience during the actual run felt much worse than before. The packet pickup was smooth, but once I started running, I noticed that the water tables were mostly empty, and there were only 3-4 water stations on the course with no electrolytes. I was lucky that the weather was fine, but I'd expect electrolytes on a run at this price. The first water station was understaffed, and runners had to detour to grab chocolate chips themselves. I also didn't see mile markers until around mile 5.

Cancer Treatment Centers

The Fat Shallot is a food court serving classic sandwiches, salads, soups, and other menu options.