{"title":"Chicago Metro","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"lake-forest","title":"Lake Forest","description":"\u003cp\u003eInspired by the morning dew of bygone polo grounds, with notes of green leaves, moss, amber. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":4993,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":1,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"15\":\"Lato\"}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Nestled against Lake Michigan to the north of Chicago, Lake Forest was designed by Almerin Hotchkiss in 1857 in a style reminiscent of sprawling English gardens and American parks of the day. The picturesque cityscape soon became home to beautiful Gilded-Age estates; country clubs such as Onwentsia, which famously hosted “the World Series of Polo” in 1933; and the nation’s first planned shopping center, Market Square. A rich history and loyal residents give this North Shore gem its unique charm.\"}' data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eNestled against Lake Michigan to the north of Chicago, Lake Forest was designed by Almerin Hotchkiss in 1857 in a style reminiscent of sprawling English gardens and American parks of the day. The picturesque cityscape soon became home to beautiful Gilded-Age estates; country clubs such as Onwentsia, which famously hosted “the World Series of Polo” in 1933; and the nation’s first planned shopping center, Market Square. A rich history and loyal residents give this North Shore gem its unique charm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":4993,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":1,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"15\":\"Lato\"}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Nestled against Lake Michigan to the north of Chicago, Lake Forest was designed by Almerin Hotchkiss in 1857 in a style reminiscent of sprawling English gardens and American parks of the day. The picturesque cityscape soon became home to beautiful Gilded-Age estates; country clubs such as Onwentsia, which famously hosted “the World Series of Polo” in 1933; and the nation’s first planned shopping center, Market Square. A rich history and loyal residents give this North Shore gem its unique charm.\"}' data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eSource: City of Lake Forest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vicinity Candles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43497261301949,"sku":"SQ4750728","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/5547\/9741\/files\/vc_pdp_2000_light_lake-forest_b865b7e5-ff8b-4ec9-91b7-8927d8e3a659.jpg?v=1787003249"},{"product_id":"oak-park","title":"Oak Park","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eInspired by the stately trees that give Oak Park its name, with notes of oak, moss, and patchouli.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eLocated west of Chicago, Oak Park was named for its impressive oak trees. The area was settled in 1835 by Joseph and Betty Kettlestrings, whose bed and breakfast attracted other settlers passing through the area. Widely known as the \"World's Largest Village,\" Oak Park is the birthplace of Ernest Hemingway and Betty White and the location of Frank Lloyd Wright's first home and studio. Today, residents take pride in their village’s rich literary and architectural heritage combined with its active arts community. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eSource: The Historical Society of Oak Park \u0026amp; River Forest.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vicinity Candles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43497304359101,"sku":"SQ6151630","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/5547\/9741\/files\/vc_pdp_2000_light_oak-park_0fc81b7f-3b6d-4f1b-9920-eb92281eba8d.jpg?v=1787003319"},{"product_id":"naperville","title":"Naperville","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eInspired by Naperville’s historic Kroehler furniture company, with notes of mahogany wood, shea, and leather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eLocated west of Chicago, Naperville was founded in 1831 by Joseph Naper. 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Northwestern helped Evanston grow into a culturally diverse city, but the city is much more than the university. 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Today, Joliet is the third largest city in Illinois and a tourist destination home to the beautiful Rialto Square Theatre, Chicagoland Speedway, Joliet Iron Works and old Joliet Prison. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\" data-mce-style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eSource: \u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":4993,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":1,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"15\":\"Lato\"}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"City of Joliet\"}' data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eCity of Joliet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vicinity Candles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44071656554685,"sku":"SQ3935456","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/5547\/9741\/files\/vc_pdp_2000_light_joliet_75d8e91d-fbdc-4a9e-a6c6-99df1629705a.jpg?v=1787003234"},{"product_id":"highland-park","title":"Highland Park","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eInspired by a\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e cozy, blanketed sunset picnic at Ravinia\u003c\/span\u003e, with notes of b\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eergamot, amber, and gardenia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eLocated in the heart of the North Shore, Highland Park was named by former Chicago Mayor Walter Gurnee for its elevated and picturesque, park-like setting. In the 1850s, the railroad brought Chicago’s upper echelon, who envisioned a high-end amusement park called Ravinia Park. Ravinia instead grew into a world-renowned music venue attracting over 400,000 guests to its expansive lawn each summer. Ravinia, along with the area’s peaceful setting and tightknit community nestled just outside Chicago, make Highland Park a wonderful place to live.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eSource: \u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eEncyclopedia of Chicago.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vicinity Candles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44675524264125,"sku":null,"price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/5547\/9741\/files\/vc_pdp_2000_light_highland-park_84bb6a41-bf01-46c3-9157-8ae45233cbb3.jpg?v=1787003210"},{"product_id":"wilmette","title":"Wilmette","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eInspired by l\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eush greenery met by Lake Michigan’s shoreline\u003c\/span\u003e, with notes of m\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eoss, freesia, and sandalwood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eNestled along the lake about 14 miles north of the Loop, Wilmette is named after French-Canadian fur trader, Antoine Ouilmette, who arrived in the area from Chicago around 1826. 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