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Mark Lawrence is a Chicago resident born and raised and the Co-Founder of Chicago Parking website SpotHero.com.

The Break Up: Chicago Bears part ways with Brian Urlacher

 We’ve all been through them. Some are better than others, but every time we go though a break up, feelings are felt and hurt. Chicago’s most recent break up involves Chicago Bears franchise player... more

7 Tips for a Successful Karaoke Night

According to a Harvard Business Review research team, 87% of karaoke night are impulse decisions, and when I say HBR research team, I mean my personal experiences. We all know the decision to venture... more

Chicago Baseball Guide: The Other Guys

More than Cubs & SoxWe all know Cubs vs. Sox, North side vs. South side, the names Banks, Sosa, Wood and Bell, Thomas and Konerko. These names ring the ears of every Chicagoan during summer time... more

The Chicago Flag: An Understanding

We see them at bars, restaurants, historical sites – some of us even hang them in our apartments for decoration. If you have spent any amount of time in the City of Chicago you can probably point out... more

Chicago's Best Improv Spots

It’s well known that Chicago is one of the best cities around the globe for improv comedy. With so many choices and options it can be a bit overwhelming for visitors and locals to really know where... more

Peruvian Restaurants in Chicago

If Peruvian food is on your mind, you’re in the right city.  Chicago has some incredible Peruvian eats across many different neighborhoods in the city.  A little about Peruvian food:  It has... more

Winter Date Night Chicago: Classic vs. Creative

Chicago has the best of the old and new when it comes to date night!Chicago is beautiful city inside and out. It has so much to offer, and the best part of Chicago is the ability to find people to... more

Vienna Beef Hot Dog University: More than Mustard and Relish

Entrepreneurship, customer service, licensing and more on the menu at Hot Dog UChicago: Sky Scrapers, Da Bulls and Hot DogsThey go together like Scottie and Michael; Chicago is da place for Hot Dogs... more

Chicago Movie Locations. At Lunch!

Working in the loop, let me tell you, has its perks.  Endless options for lunch, the thrill of working in a big city downtown, and of course the happy hour deals.  Another pleasant surprise for me... more

Chicago Air & Water Show Parking and Transportation Tips

“Free”.  It’s the second-greatest four-letter word in the English language (next to “Beer”). While Chicago is a wonderful city, we all know that it can be a bit rough on the wallet. Fortunately,... more

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