You can't pass up an opportunity to visit Salerno's if you're in the Berwyn area.

If the music is your priority, here are two Chicago neighborhood (Uptown, Logan Square) sound spots that put music on center stage, plus one in the Near West suburb of Berwyn, IL.

Fundraising efforts are full force as Berwyn "Spindle" groups join to save its landmark, once featured in the movie Wayne's World.

With friends and mentors like Bob Dylan and Ray Benson (of Asleep at the Wheel, who produced her last album, Miss Understood), her career is in high gear and this Texas treasure is hitting the big time.

For many families, attending a church service on Christmas Eve is a very important tradition. For those new to a city, finding a holiday service to take part in can be difficult.

The Cadillac Ranch started it, now many places have their collection of junk cars on display in the name of Art.

Welsh names are often derived from history, legends, place names and the names of royalty and saints. Giving your child a name imbued with such meaning will surely give them a sense of the place from which their ancestors came.

A look at major films either featuring or set in Chicago

From gleaming rings and bracelets to designer shoes and handbags, Chicago is home to many upscale department stores and luxury designer boutiques for some unique pieces. Here are the city's top spots.

Following is a list, compiled from different sources, of fireworks displays in the Chicago area

The battle of big time cell phone companies comes down to T-Mobile and Cingular.

Chicago has some incredibly dedicated dance instructors. It is the hub of a lot of innovation in modern dance and jazz styles. People who want great instruction in tap dancing are fortunate, since there are many in the area.

What happens when a 1950's Chicago kid has his best baseball card stolen?

Advertisers have used testimonials for ages, because the technique really works. And such endorsements can also work wonders for your job search. Here's how to use testimonials to speed up your job search and get you better results.

This is the novel I am creating with the National Novel Writing Month. Lisa Marie Walker, was left, abandoned by her crack addicted mother, and fought her way to the top of her game as a Urban P.I. When her ex-boyfriend ends up dead, all eyes are on her.