Lauren Schechtman

Take a Walk Through Chicago's Old Town Triangle | Luxury Living Chicago

With over 10 years of experience helping our clients find homes in Chicago, we can say confidently it is one of the best cities to live in the country! The Old Town Triangle is the quintessential and most recognizable area of Old Town. With shops, art, shows, and dining, this is the heart of the neighborhood. We’ve put together a list of sights to see and places to go in the Old Town Triangle. Nookies is an Old Town restaurant staple, sitting in the heart of the neighborhood since 1973. It has

Why I love being a Communication major

Lauren Schechtman '17 is a communication major from Highland Park, Ill. In an article that was previously published on Odyssey.com, Schechtman shares her reasons why the major is the right one for her. Being a college student, the first thing I'm usually asked about is my major. When I reply that I'm a communication major, I often get a high pitched “oh,” along with some forced head nodding. I'm a communication major, I'm pretty sure I know how to read non-verbal cues. I distinctly remember one time...

A Historic Chicago Guide Around Hamilton - Luxury Living

Hamilton, a hip-hop influenced musical play following the life of American Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, is coming to Chicago from September 27, 2016, to March 19, 2017. In addition to a large amount of public hype, this play has been awarded 11 Tony Awards, a Pulitzer Prize for drama, and a Grammy for the best soundtrack album. One song featured in the play, Guns and Ships, stands as Broadway’s fastest song with one verse squeezing 19 words into three seconds. If you’re lucky enough to have

Restaurants in Chicago: West Town - Luxury Living

West Town is a vibrant, up and coming neighborhood that encompasses East Village, Humboldt Park, Smith Park, and Ukrainian Village. Walking down the busy Chicago Avenues, each storefront offers uniquely exciting dining and shopping opportunities. A popular, Ron Swanson-inspired BYOB restaurant, Whisk, serves breakfast inspired food throughout the day. The walls are decorated with whimsical portraits of the Parks and Recreation character, Ron Swanson, and the window display features a larger-than...

Things to Do: Chicago Air & Water Show - Luxury Living

The Chicago Air and Water show is a city staple that occurs every August. Originating in 1959, the first show was performed by the Coast Guard with a budget of $88. Now approaching the 57th year of the Air and Water Show, it stands as the largest free admission air and water show in the U.S and includes biennial performances by the Navy Blue Angels and the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds as headliners and the U.S. Army Parachute Team Golden Knights and the U.S. Navy Leap Frogs. This year’s show will