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After watching today's flick, I have to admit that I didn't see anything Chicagoan. However, several websites (including IMDb) attest that Chicago was one of the filming locations for Diamonds Are Forever, the seventh spy film of the British James Bond series. Despite the lack of a Chicago sighting, I am willing to justify viewing […]
Chicago's cold winter has kept a lot of people indoors and probably a little less active. Need some motivation to lose those pounds? Would a trip to Maui be inspiring enough?
Grab a friend, and enter the eight-week spring fitness challenge sponsored by WGN Morning News and Bally Total Fitness. Every duo that enters will […]
Some moms save everything. Book reports, baby teeth, art projects' but if your little Picasso's creations are starting to wallpaper your refrigerator, it may be time to talk to Susan Fleming at Stitch (just south of Hot Chocolate).
Watercolors, crayons, pencil scribbles: Susan has seen it all. She'll shrink it all down to a manageable size […]
Lumen has lit up the nightlife scene in Chicago (just down the street from Carnivale). 'Lumen' is Latin for light, the main attraction here. The impressive overhead LED light installation constantly changes color, based on body movements and sound, adding hues to the white minimal d'cor. There's also minimal attitude, with no cover and usually […]
Ahhh, the spa. A massage can be so rejuvenating after an afternoon of schlepping heavy groceries around. But who can afford groceries and a massage?
Now you may not have to sacrifice your bathroom tissue for some deep tissue. SpaForever in Bucktown offers heavenly treatments for down-to-earth prices. Relax in the minimalist lounge before heading […]
Many kids love trains, and for most of them, their fascination begins with one engine in particular: Thomas. But you and your kids don't have to go all the way to the fictional Island of Sodor to find Thomas and his friends. Many of the Thomas toys are designed right here in the Chicagoland area […]
We've talked about pizza. We've talked about hot dogs. Now, it's time to discuss' beef. The Italian Beef is another dish associated with Chicago, and as can be expected, there plenty of places in the city to find this great sandwich. Among the best of them is Johnnie's Beef.
This take-out cash-only place only fits […]
So, you and your significant other 'work' together. (wink wink nudge nudge) As a couple, your performance reviews are usually pretty good. However, on occasion, you have creative differences. Sometimes, you feel like working a half-day, while s/he wants to put in some overtime. Maybe your oral presentations could use some work. Perhaps you're interested […]
Due to the very nature of banks and all their mergers and acquisitions, I found it a bit challenging to try to read up on the history of one bank in particular.
In 1863, a group of Chicago investors established the First National Bank of Chicago. By 1876, it ranked as the city's largest bank, and […]
Today marks the tenth anniversary of the death of Chicago legend Harry Caray. He was the iconic radio and television announcer for the Chicago Cubs.
Holy Cow!
Harry Caray trained himself to use this expression to avoid any chance of using profanity on the air.
Harry Caray, born Harry Carabina, began his baseball career with the St. Louis […]
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