Author Archive for Cindy La Greca
Cindy La Greca is a part-time children’s librarian and full-time mom. She writes to you from the Chicago’s northwest side.
All Treats, No Tricks, Here on the Northwest Side
It’s almost Halloween—the one day a year that brings out the little kids in all of us! Grab your favorite costumed child and head to any of the numerous events that the northwest side and northwest suburbs are hosting this year. If your Halloween is the kind that includes being scared, the Chicago Park District [...]
Celebrate the Indian New Year with Chicago
Chicagoland is known for its huge St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Pulaski Day and Cinco de Mayo celebrations. We’re a proudly diverse city and now may be the best time of year to taste the flavors from a lesser-known ethnicity: India. September and October are important months on the Hindu calendar, as they mark both the [...]
I Scream for Ice Cream at Kohl’s Children Museum!
No doubt you and your favorite little one have already been to Kohl’s Children’s Museum in Glenview. You’ve probably sat through a tea party in the ‘nursery,’ been soaked by the Water Works or joined the construction crew at the Hands on House. However, our experience last week consisted of some new exhibits that are [...]
North By Northwest (Highway)- Park Ridge
For the latest and last installment of our tour of Northwest Highway, the heart of the Northwest Side, we welcome you to the suburb of Park Ridge, IL. Located 15 miles from the Loop, Park Ridge occupies about 7 square miles of prime real estate . We are only concerned, however, with the small area [...]
North By Northwest (Highway): Edison Park Edition
Awhile back I began a tour of Northwest Highway as it ran through Norwood Park. Our stop today brings us to Edison Park, the last neighborhood headed northwest before you leave the City. Where Norwood Park is more industrial and residential, Edison Park is loaded with independently-owned restaurants and some smaller businesses, too. In this [...]
A Taste of the Taste
Chicago has a wonderful restaurant scene as you know, and at no time of the year is that more evident than now; June 26 begins The Taste of Chicago at Grant Park and you and your children will love it. Yes, it’s crowded and hot but it’s as Chicago as tomatoes on a hot dog. [...]
North by Northwest (Highway)
One thing you may not know about Chicago is that there is life northwest of the Edens/Kennedy split. We didn’t believe that ourselves until we moved to Norwood Park almost 4 years ago, but now we are convinced. In turn, let me take you on a personalized virtual tour of the heart of the northwest [...]
Picture Yourself . . . at Kids Portraits by Picasso
Wondering where to go to capture you child’s precious smile on film? You can use a chain photography shop, where you are herded in and out like cattle and forced to listen to the tantrums of children not your own; there are plenty of choices like those in the north suburbs. For a cut above [...]
Dogs Are People, Too
For those of us who love our dogs almost as much as we love our children (and when we think about college tuition, maybe more), check out the following places for some pampered loving for your fur babies. Some are on the northwest side, but not all, and all are worth the trip! For grooming [...]
National Library Week: Have You Hugged Your Librarian Today?
By Cindy La Greca No, I am not feeling blue at the moment, it’s not a hug for me personally. But this week marks a special time for librarians so I thought I’d let you know about National Library Week. It’s not one of the bigger holidays, that’s true, but this week, April 12-18, get [...]
