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Recycle Your Christmas Tree & Get Mulched

ChicagoIf your tree is starting to look all Charlie Brown, it's probaby time to take it down. Don't just throw it in the alley, though. Recycle it! The City of Chicago has 23 spots all over where you can...
Lightscape on State Street

Love In Lights on State Street for Valentine's Day

LoopRemember when you'd call the radio station and dedicate a song to that special someone? Now you can do that on State Street in downtown Chicago. Chicago Loop Alliance's new light installation, "...

This Contest Is Electric: Power2Switch To Pay Electric Bills for a Year

ChicagoRaise your hand if you like paying your electric bill. Now raise your other one if you think it's too high. Now put those hands together for Power2Switch.This Chicago startup is a new service that's...

Sound Citizen Giving Away One Million Dollar - Quartet Tickets!

ChicagoMillion Dollar Quartet is a smash hit musical about that fateful night in 1963 when four musical legends had an all-night jam session. Our friends over at Sound Citizen and Windy City Weekly are...
Richard Dent with the Advil Congestion Relief Project Team

Advil Clears the Way for Chicago Cyclists

ChicagoChicago has the distinction of having the worst congestion in the country. Advil to the rescue! I'm not talking about that congestion (although considering our winter weather I suppose I could be) -...

Putting a "Dent" in Chicago's Congestion

Near WestChicago has the distinction of being tied with D.C. for the worst traffic congestion in the country. Advil is known for fighting congestion. Before you say "not that kind of congestion, silly," hear...

Opera For Teens Winter Showcase at Museum of Contemporary Art

Magnificent Mile | StreetervilleOpera is one of the most powerful forms of music. To be a great opera singer requires discipline and self-confidence, exactly traits that teenagers need. Since 2006 Chicago Opera Theater has...

Loop-y For Lights

LoopThe Magnificent Mile Lights Parade was Saturday, and now Michigan Avenue is festooned with millions of twinkling lights. Not to be outdone, the Loop has its own set of decorations.The Chicago Loop...
4-AM as The Merry Maskers at Woodfield Mall for the Sony Pictures film Arthur Ch

Is it too early for Christmas?

River NorthNot if you're Arthur Christmas!For the Holiday season, 4-AM returns to our roots with The Merry Maskers Carolers singing holiday carols and having a great time getting into the spirit.Last Saturday,...

TLT: New and Improving

Big changes are a'happening at The Local Tourist! First of all, we've been adding some wonderful new writers. Chicago's a big city with so many things to do and places to see, and that takes a whole...

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