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The Break Up: Chicago Bears part ways with Brian Urlacher

04/09/2013 - 7:54am

 

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...

7 Tips for a Successful Karaoke Night

03/20/2013 - 12:22pm

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...

Chicago Baseball Guide: The Other Guys

02/15/2013 - 11:36am

More than Cubs & Sox

We all know Cubs vs. Sox, North side vs. South side, the names Banks, Sosa, Wood and Bell, Thomas and Konerko....

The Chicago Flag: An Understanding

01/28/2013 - 10:38am

We see them at bars, restaurants, historical sites – some of us even hang them in our apartments for decoration. If you have spent any...

Chicago's Best Improv Spots

01/14/2013 - 12:26pm

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...

Peruvian Restaurants in Chicago

12/03/2012 - 4:33pm

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...

Winter Date Night Chicago: Classic vs. Creative

11/28/2012 - 11:56am

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...

Vienna Beef Hot Dog University: More than Mustard and Relish

11/12/2012 - 4:49pm

Entrepreneurship, customer service, licensing and more on the menu at Hot Dog U

Chicago: Sky Scrapers, Da Bulls and Hot Dogs

They go together...

Chicago Movie Locations. At Lunch!

10/12/2012 - 9:59pm

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...

Chicago Air & Water Show Parking and Transportation Tips

08/13/2012 - 11:46am

“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,...

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