August 31st, 2007
I’ve recently moved to a new apartment, and it’s been quite the process of figuring out just how to furnish and decorate it. There are so many options and styles! It’s no wonder that some people just prefer to mix and match, encouraging an eclectic atmosphere.
Willow in Ukrainian Village (just down the street from Dodo) […]
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August 30th, 2007
Chicago will be holding the 29th Annual Chicago Jazz Festival this weekend, August 30 through September 2. It begins with a ticketed concert at the Chicago Symphony Center and moves to Grant Park for three days of free, wonderful music. It’s the city’s longest-running lakefront music festival and features local, national, and international performers on […]
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August 30th, 2007
Football season is coming soon which means many hours in front of the television. Many fans of course want to watch games on the biggest set they can possibly find. Well, they don’t come any bigger than this: Abt Appliances in Glenview is selling the world’s largest plasma TV.
This 103-inch Panasonic is 475 […]
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August 29th, 2007
At some places, when you order a burger, all you get is a bun and some beef, maybe some cheese. That’s definitely not the case at Hop Haus.
The beef patty has received a makeover thanks to the folks behind the local Leona’s chain. They recently re-concepted the River North outpost and re-opened it as Hop […]
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August 28th, 2007
So you’ve got that busted bike sitting in your basement or out on the porch, and you keep telling yourself you’ll have it fixed when you “have the time.” After all, who wants to lug a broken bike all the way to the repair shop? Well now you don’t have to. This bike repair shop […]
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August 28th, 2007
If you’re looking to get decked out in cutting-edge, high-end duds from head to toe, look no further than Intermix. It’s what every fashionista in Chicago is talking about.
Intermix exploded into the fashion scene when its flagship store opened in New York City in 1993, and although locations can be found across the country, its […]
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August 27th, 2007
Today’s article was going to be dedicated to one of Chicago’s oldest bridges, but then I realized… what about the River beneath it? At 156 miles (251 km) long, it is not impressively large. However, the Chicago River is a significant piece of the city nonetheless, an incredible example of Chicago’s 19th century civil engineering. […]
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August 25th, 2007
We all know at least one woman who seems to have everything. And just when you think she couldn’t possibly have more, there she is with a new dress, handbag, or boyfriend.
What’s her secret? Perhaps she knows about SHE Boutique, where She Has Everything. SHE Boutique offers clothing that is sophisticated and modern, serving as […]
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August 25th, 2007
The old-school barber shop is part of a dying breed, but in Roscoe Village there is a spot that still gives guys the traditional shave and haircut but with today’s style: the Belmont Barbershop.
No frou-frou spa treatments here: just haircuts and shaves. Although the owners are trying to stick with tradition, this barber shop has […]
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August 24th, 2007
Think country-western can’t be couture? Macy’s hosts the annual Glamorama, a fall fashion extravaganza. This year’s theme is The Good, The Bad, and The Beautiful. The rodeo will meet Rodeo Drive tonight at the Chicago Theatre at 8 p.m. Guests will be arriving via red carpet beginning at 6:30 p.m. Keep an eye out for […]
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