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Run, Chicago, Run!
We’re almost there…It took a month before ballots were counted and Bill Brady was declared the winner on the Republican side of the gubernatorial ballot. Now for the Democrats to chose a candidate for Lieutenant Governor. Did you know that they are accepting applications for this position? Yes, they are!
Of course we have no idea [...]
Red Pump Project, Jessica Simpson, Marc Jacobs- They love the Windy City!
Chicago is heating up! I know, I know. NOT weather wise but we are fast becoming the Midwest hotspot.
Chicagoan and ‘The View” cohost Sherri Shepherd was here in Chicago last weekend. Reason? DuSable Museum honored her at their 100 Night of Stars Gala! She looked stunning (picture above). She also hit up Ajes Salon where a [...]
Backing the Blackhawks
Unless you’ve been hibernating this winter, you’re aware that Chicago’s hottest sporting attraction takes place on ice. The Blackhawks return to action on Tuesday, March 2 after a two-week, Olympic hiatus. But no matter what medals are won or lost in Vancouver, hockey’s stock is certainly rising in Chicago.
Maria Pinto, Sensual Steps and more entertainment news
First congratulations are in order to the New Orleans Saints for winning the Superbowl! They were my pick from the start.
Chicagoan designer Maria Pinto, whose clients have included first lady Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey has announced that she will be closing her boutique in the West Loop and ceasing her business operations.
Via Sun Times:
”I [...]
Five New Cars to see at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show
The 2010 Chicago Auto Show can be a daunting exercise in information overload. Before your eyes start to water from the sea of glittering chrome and your feet ache from too many laps around the 1.2 million square feet floor, consult this guide of Five Production Debut Cars to Watch. All are expected in dealerships [...]
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2010 Chicago Auto Show at Camp Jeep
Chicagonista’s Jen Luby has been busy during media week reporting at this year’s Chicago Auto Show and here’s a fun video to take a peek on what kind of fun are in store for you. Also keep checking here in Chicagonista.com and see more of Jen’s 2010 Chicago Auto Show Highlights.
The Politics of Violence Against Women
I planned to do a wrap-up of last week’s Illinois primary but we still don’t know who will represent the Republicans in the Governor’s race and we still don’t know who or how the Democrats will replace Scott Lee Cohen. Ah, Scott…You were a candidate for less than a week, but will live on for [...]
Grammy fashions, Heidi Montag’s plastic surgery, and more celeb news
First I would like to say that my heart and mind is still with those in Haiti that are facing tragedy BUT they will prevail.
If you haven’t, please donate to the Red Cross and other reputable organizations to help.
Here in Chicago there were lots of parties going on to benefit Haiti. The most noticeable was [...]
Did you know it’s time to vote? Yes, again!
Did you know that one of the effects of Illinois wanting to carry Obama into the presidency was that we moved the primary election from March to early February? But that move didn’t just impact the 2007 primary where Obama overwhelmingly won Illinois, it sticks with us today. February is notoriously a bad weather month [...]
