Tag: chicago
member name: Lisa W.
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June 27, 2007 09:59 PM EDT --
The number of children in Chicago killed each year by gun fire is just staggering--yet very rarely discussed. Every so often there's news of an A-student, a basketball star, or a sweet toddler . . .
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October 05, 2006 07:49 PM EDT --
These days it seems like its getting more and more difficult to find family-owned businesses as chain stores sprout up everywhere like weeds.
What are some of your favorite mom-and-pop stores? Here are . . .
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November 05, 2006 08:13 PM EST --
A trip to Lou Mitchell's in Chicago is a special occasion for people of any age. Located on Jackson Blvd. in the west Loop, Lou Mitchell's was a favorite for people beginning their Route . . .
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January 23, 2007 02:41 PM EST --
It was 6:30 p.m. on a Saturday night, and we needed a reservation for eight people. I wasn’t sure if I should be pleased or concerned when 1492 Tapas said they could accommodate us when . . .
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September 18, 2006 11:34 AM EDT --
My boyfriend and I would like to go backpacking or camping with friends in early October, possibly over Columbus Day weekend, with some friends. We're looking into places within driving distance . . .
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September 14, 2006 03:25 PM EDT --
Pockets is a healthy fast food store with several locations throughout Chicago. Recently, a friend and I ate lunch there. Their main products are "Pockets" and calzones, but they . . .
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November 12, 2006 11:09 AM EST --
Moonstruck Chocolates is a great place to visit if you're in the mood for a nice cup of hot chocolate or a truffle (or two). The location I visited was on Michigan Avenue in Chicago, but there . . .
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October 09, 2007 01:42 PM EDT --
An unfortunate new phenomenon has taken over the main downtown arteries of Chicago, especially State Street and Michigan Avenue. Representatives from one or another charitable organization (Greenpeace . . .
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October 06, 2006 03:48 PM EDT --
I was very disappointed in last Friday's production of The Pillowman at Steppenwolf Theatre in Chicago. Going in, I knew it was being advertised as a "dark comedy" involving a writer . . .
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September 11, 2006 10:37 AM EDT --
Whether you live in Chicago or are planning a visit, here is a list of websites I've found to be useful. Feel free to add others in the comments!
Metromix
Sponsored by the Chicago Tribune, this site . . .
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September 06, 2006 08:10 PM EDT --
Portage Park and Jefferson Park are neighborhoods in the northwest side of Chicago. Both are heavily populated by Polish and Russian immigrants. Taking a walk on a Sunday afternoon, it can . . .
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September 03, 2006 11:42 AM EDT --
My boyfriend and I were a bit skeptical at first of having our anniversary dinner at the Golden Budha Restaurant. It was fairly new--less than a year old, so it hasn't quite established . . .
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October 01, 2006 10:03 PM EDT --
Yesterday we ate dinner at the Gale Street Inn in Chicago's Jefferson Park neighborhood (right across the street from the Jefferson Park Metra and CTA station).
The restaurant is family-owned, and . . .
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August 25, 2006 09:29 PM EDT --
One of my family's favorite restaurants in Chicago is Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder Co. My parents went there sometimes during college and its since become a family favorite--even . . .
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August 25, 2006 11:37 PM EDT --
Does anyone have any good restaurants to recommend for vegetarians/vegans in the Chicagoland area?
Here are a few of my favorites:
Amitabul: Korean/health food, on the Northwest side of Chicago. . . .
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August 26, 2006 11:35 PM EDT --
Has anyone been watching this Sox/Twins series? Its been exciting but very stressful, and not good for my blood pressure.
Last night's game was heartbreaking the way that fan interfered . . .
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September 10, 2006 12:28 AM EDT --
Tonight my boyfriend and I had dinner at Jury's Food and drink on N. Lincoln Ave. in Chicago. Jury's was an odd combination of a nice restaurant/sports bar. For example, there were . . .
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October 22, 2006 08:43 PM EDT --
Altar Boyz is playing Broadway in Chicago this week, and I caught today's matinee. The show is about a boy-band of Catholic altar boyz (and their Jewish friend) who travel the country playing . . .
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September 18, 2006 12:37 AM EDT --
What do you think of the entertainment that they have between innings at U.S. Cellular? Here are my thoughts:
I LOVE the video of clips/highlights played before the start of each game.
I . . .
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August 26, 2006 04:21 PM EDT --
I've found that I can save a good deal of money on my clothing budget (especially for professional clothes) by shopping at the outlet malls. My favorite so far is the Chicago Premium Outlets . . .
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