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The 2008 Chicago Firefighter Calendar is now on sale, and it features 12 local firemen and their stories. All proceeds go to the Ignite the Spirit Fund, dedicated to Chicago firefighters and their families in times of need. Supporting this […]
My cooking skills are limited to tuna sandwiches and grilled cheeses. Fortunately, for the holidays, I have a rather large family full of talented cooks who make a great Christmas dinner. However, if you'd rather eat out and let the professionals handle the kitchen heat, here's a list of Chicago restaurants that will be open […]
Everyone knows at least one person that's seemingly impossible to shop for. If this person on your list is a fan of Chicago and its history, then there's a store near Michigan Avenue that's perfect for them: the City of Chicago Store.
Just across the street from Water Tower Place, you'll find the city's old pumping […]
One of the most beautiful pieces of architecture that is unique to Chicago actually helped make Michigan Avenue the Magnificent Mile it is today: the Wrigley Building. This historical structure is actually two buildings joined by a 14th floor skywalk and a street-level walkway. Its glazed white fa'ade makes it easily recognizable and unforgettable.
When construction […]
321 North Clark, formerly known as Quaker Tower, is one of several green glass office towers built along the Chicago River, complementing the natural hue of the water. Completed in 1987, this 510-foot (155-meter) high building was initially meant to be one of a pair. Offices in this building have great views of the lake, […]
Tickets for two great concerts went on sale this weekend. Juanes is a Colombian rock musician whose second and third albums went platinum several times over. You can catch him at the AllState Arena on Wednesday, April 2. Van Halen, a hard rock band that has been performing since the early '70s, will also be […]
Today's blog post is coming to you On Location! As I type, I am currently sitting in Edgewater's newest coffee shop, The Coffee Studio, enjoying the 'clean lines' furniture, exposed brick walls, and handsome natural wood.
This cozy caf' was scheduled to open months ago, but unfortunately, the owners kept running into obstacles getting their […]
Released in 2002, BarberShop revolves around the customers and employees of a barbershop on the south side of Chicago. This old-fashioned business is much more than a place where men get their hair cut though; it is a staple of the neighborhood and a place where people meet and share ideas, no matter how serious […]
' Follow a trail of flour, chalk, and toilet paper on the Sixth Annual Great Chicago Anthrax Scare/Santa Hat Run. This four-mile run (for $44) includes a Santa cap, a hazmat suit, and four hours of food and open bar with the Chicago Hash House Harriers afterward. Meet at the Hidden Shamrock by 2 p.m. […]
Do you like to sing in the shower? Or in the car on the way to work? Maybe you croon a few tunes while cleaning the house. But how well do you know those songs that you're singing?
For years I was convinced The Bangles were telling me to Walk Like a Magician. But if you're […]
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