The stretch of Taylor Street near UIC has changed a lot since its days as a thriving Italian neighborhood, but still makes for a fun afternoon with the kids, especially ones who love sports.  Read more...

Pretty much everyone knows about Buckingham Fountain at Columbus Drive and Congress Parkway, overlooking Lake Michigan. It's one of the great, free, visual spectacles for families (though the parking meters are pricey). And when the wind is blowing in your direction, you get a free shower.  Read more...