Every kid wants to run away and join the circus. The elephants! The striped tents! The cotton candy! We wanted to be the strong man or the graceful trapeze artist or for some of us, the bearded lady. Most of all, we wanted to experience that magic was real and unbelievable things could happen everyday. more ›

Chicagoist has often considered running away to join the circus. So while looking for new ways to stay fit this summer and enjoying some adventures in the outdoors, we are going to head down to the lakefront to train with the Flying Gaonas Gym. Gloria and Julio Gaona make a living out of flying through air and dangling from a trapeze. more ›