Meet the TLTeam
These are the people behind TLT that make it great!
Theresa |
Theresa’s job is telling people where to go – literally. As the founder and publisher of The Local Tourist, she’s made a living out of finding and recommending the best places to go and things to do. After moving to Chicago in 2001 she turned her degree in Journalism and her passion for... Visit my profile to see more about me & my recent posts: The Local Tourist My Topics: Arts & Culture Dining & Nightlife Events & Things To Do Life In Chicago |
Adam |
I am a 34 year-old stay at-home dad that has lived in Chicago since 1999. I grew up in the South Suburbs, went to Homewood-Flossmoor High School, and then Marquette University in Milwaukee. Prior to my current position, I worked for a large marketing agency and then a large... Visit my profile to see more about me & my recent posts: Adam K My Topics: Events & Things To Do Kids & Families Life In Chicago |
Alan |
I can trace my current status in life back to the third grade, when they needed trombone players for the grade school band. That started a lifelong interest in music which led ultimately to my graduation from Indiana University with a degree in bass trombone. Not too many people can say that.... Visit my profile to see more about me & my recent posts: Alan Carter My Topics: Arts & Culture Dining & Nightlife Events & Things To Do Life In Chicago |
Bonnie |
If my years in Chi-Town were a daughter, she'd be over 21 and could buy me a beer! I first moved to Chicago in the fall of 1990 and have lived, loved, worked and played here ever since. In reality, my daughter is 9 and my son is 11, which means I... Visit my profile to see more about me & my recent posts: ChiIL Mama My Topics: Arts & Culture Being Green Dining & Nightlife Events & Things To Do Healthy Living Kids & Families Life In Chicago |
David |
David Kav, an active singer/songwriter in the Chicagoland area, has been gigging actively "full-time" since 2005. David has toured via Writing The Rails and beyond to spread his love of music throughout Chicago, Champaign,... Visit my profile to see more about me & my recent posts: David Kav My Topics: Arts & Culture |
Deanna |
Deanna is a lover of all things Chicago, including - but not limited to - deep dish pizza, Lake Michigan, the skyline, baseball at Wrigley, football at Soldier's Field, Southport, Old Town, ...basically, everything. Except the winter. Visit my profile to see more about me & my recent posts: Deanna D. My Topics: Dining & Nightlife Events & Things To Do Life In Chicago |
Heidi |
Heidi has a diverse background in both performing arts as well as office management. How does that work? Well she was raised by creative yet organized parents. Heidi has a background in dance (ballet, jazz, tap, modern as a child, a bit of ballroom, west coast swing, and a lot of salsa as an... Visit my profile to see more about me & my recent posts: Heidi K My Topics: Arts & Culture Being Green Dining & Nightlife Events & Things To Do Healthy Living Life In Chicago |
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Visit my profile to see more about me & my recent posts: jgaither My Topics: Dining & Nightlife |
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Janelle |
Janelle works in the marketing department for Gurnee Mills Mall (Simon Property Group). Her main passion in life is music. Janelle owns Music Craving Productions, a... Visit my profile to see more about me & my recent posts: Janelle Rominski My Topics: Arts & Culture Dining & Nightlife Events & Things To Do Life In Chicago |
Jim |
Jim is a musician who sings with the duo Jim & Tim and the mixed a cappella quartet... Visit my profile to see more about me & my recent posts: Jim Goodrich My Topics: Arts & Culture Dining & Nightlife Events & Things To Do Life In Chicago |
Joanna |
Joanna is the president and owner of ToyBlock Music, a children’s music project dedicated to the idea that kids understand, and deserve, real music done by great musicians. The first EP, Eats Paste features a hip-hop/funk... Visit my profile to see more about me & my recent posts: toyblockmusic My Topics: Arts & Culture Dining & Nightlife Events & Things To Do Kids & Families Life In Chicago |
Jon-David |
When one works for cocaine trafficers as a hairdresser, you can call yourself the Mafia Hairdresser. And that is also the name of my first novel. Mafia Hairdresser is a... Visit my profile to see more about me & my recent posts: Mafia Hairdresser My Topics: Arts & Culture Being Green Dining & Nightlife Events & Things To Do Life In Chicago |
Mark |
Mark Lawrence is a Chicago resident born and raised and the Co-Founder of Chicago Parking website SpotHero.com. Visit my profile to see more about me & my recent posts: SpotHero My Topics: Arts & Culture Dining & Nightlife Events & Things To Do Healthy Living Life In Chicago |
Martin |
A painter by trade, Martin found his way into blogging by reaching out and exposing others to his excitement about the arts and Chicago. Martin began interviewing people within the arts for his ChicagoArts video series which sparked a call for more insight and info from the local painter. Martin... Visit my profile to see more about me & my recent posts: MartinJon My Topics: Arts & Culture |
Meredith |
I moved to Chicago over 4 years ago and have lived in 3 different 'hoods. This website helped me find fun things to do (and new music to check out)when I initially came to town, so I hope to pass along any advice, experiences, and tunes with other Local Tourists, whether new faces to Chicago or... Visit my profile to see more about me & my recent posts: Meredith My Topics: Arts & Culture Events & Things To Do Life In Chicago |
Nick |
I'm a photographer with Chicago as my backdrop. Architecture, food, weather, and sports are some of the subjects I love shooting. I’ve always been a “right-brained” person, heavily focused on the visual and creative arts. So when my love for art and my affinity for working a camera... Visit my profile to see more about me & my recent posts: ChiPhotoGuy My Topics: Arts & Culture Life In Chicago |
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Visit my profile to see more about me & my recent posts: Rick Torres My Topics: Being Green Events & Things To Do Healthy Living Kids & Families Life In Chicago |
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I am a Chicago native that grew up in West Rogers Park, now currently residing in Pilsen. I studied architecture at The Illinois Institute of Technology, with over 12 years in corporate interior design. My passion for fitness started after... Visit my profile to see more about me & my recent posts: SKo-Fit My Topics: Being Green Dining & Nightlife Events & Things To Do Healthy Living Life In Chicago |
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Suzanne |
After living in California all of my 30+ years, I moved to Chicago. It was time for a major change. Chicago made the grade because it has great public transportation, beautiful architecture, and wonderful museums. I just need to work on meeting more people and making friends, which isn't as... Visit my profile to see more about me & my recent posts: ShazamChi My Topics: Arts & Culture Being Green Dining & Nightlife Events & Things To Do Life In Chicago |
Tiff |
Tiff Tate is a Chicago native and one of the co-founders of The UnScene Chicago. She studied Film and Video/Documentary and Screenwriting at Columbia College Chicago and is learning Web Development. Her... Visit my profile to see more about me & my recent posts: Tiff-TheFemGeek-Tate My Topics: Arts & Culture Events & Things To Do Life In Chicago |
Tommy |
I have worked most of my life in two fields - the theatrical world and the holistic healing world. Besides working as actor, singer, director and producer I also work as a psychic, hands-on-healer, feng shui consultant and life coach. Eclectic, huh? LOL You can check out... Visit my profile to see more about me & my recent posts: TAHensel My Topics: Arts & Culture Being Green Dining & Nightlife Events & Things To Do |
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Hi, I'm Whitney! I love fashion, and I especially love exploring style right here in Chi-town. Visit my profile to see more about me & my recent posts: Whitney Middleton My Topics: |
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Zoran |
Zoran “Hungry Z” Sopcic is a local Chicagoland food critic, with an eye to the everyday person. His belief that the suburbs deserve notice in the Chicagoland food game has brought increased exposure to the suburban culinary scene. This exposure and commitment to both the city and suburbs earned... Visit my profile to see more about me & my recent posts: Hungry Z My Topics: Dining & Nightlife |