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Lincoln ParkIf you were faced with a financial hardship, chances are you only have your family to rely on. What if that burden was just too much to handle? This was the case for Mike Vitale. His father is a... |
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Lincoln Park, River North, West Loop, Logan SquareOur wonderful city is filled with many tasty options when dining out. 2012 was a year of many highly anticipated restaurant openings. However, it made it pretty difficult to choose my favorites. When... |
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West LoopI have never traveled to Europe, but if I did, my first choice would be Spain (specifically San Sebastion). After watching many food shows featuring Spain, I am drawn in by the friendliness of the... |
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Lakeview, Lincoln Park, West Loop, West Town, Logan Square“Black Friday: Because only in America, people trample others for sales exactly one day after being thankful for what they already have.”This quote really summed up my feelings about Black Friday. It... |
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West TownGrowing up, I had very little knowledge of what a butcher did, let alone knowing one. My only image of a butcher was Sam on The Brady Bunch. My reality was the prepackaged products at the local... |
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West LoopMy husband says that Chef Bill Kim can open a restaurant in the oddest of locations and the masses will come. This was certainly true with Urban Belly (in a strip mall?) and Belly Shack (underneath... |
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"Anyone who's visited or lived in the Windy City knows it's a walker's dream." Prevention MagazineWe couldn't agree more! The fitness publication released its 25 best U.S. cities for walking and... |
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AndersonvilleOne of my favorite places for burger is Huey’s Hot Dogs and I thought I had already written a review for them but, alas, I had not! Boo on me because everyone in Chicago should know about this... |
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Magnificent Mile | StreetervilleFor the past few years Chicagoans have become more and more excited about locally sourced cuisine. You can't get much more locally sourced than your own rooftop. Markethouse, located in the heart of... |
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Schaumburg, Oak Brook What’s not to love about Season’s 52. Now open in Oak Brook mall, the former Braxton Seafood place; completely redesigned. You know you have died and gone to heaven when you first walk in and see... |
