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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 [...]
Theatrical Fantasea Worth the Trip to Shedd
With sub-zero wind chills nipping your nose, visiting the Shedd Aquarium might not be the first thing on your mind. But the Shedd’s new Fantasea multimedia aquatic show is such a delight, it’s worth heading out into the wintry weather, especially if you need a respite from holiday madness. Set in the Shedd’s recently reopened [...]
All Treats, No Tricks, Here on the Northwest Side
It’s almost Halloween—the one day a year that brings out the little kids in all of us! Grab your favorite costumed child and head to any of the numerous events that the northwest side and northwest suburbs are hosting this year.
If your Halloween is the kind that includes being scared, the Chicago Park District [...]
Have You Been “Under the Picasso” Yet?
If you live in Chicago, then you know there are always tons of things going on in this city. When we have visitors, there are always the “easy” options when showing them around Chicago: go to a museum, see “The Bean”, explore Navy Pier. But I like to try to find things that are [...]
Moondance Diner Makes a Marvelous Breakfast
It’s not easy to find a good breakfast and lunch spot in the suburbs, and when you do, you can expect to wait in line at prime breakfast times. So, it’s a good thing the Moondance Diner serves breakfast as early as 6:30 am, all the way up to it’s closing time of 2:30 pm. [...]
Win 4 Tickets to Disney On Ice – 100 Years of Magic
It’s not too late to get tickets for the Disney On Ice – 100 Years of Magic. The show will still be running until Sept 13, 2009 at United Center and you can purchase your tickets from ticketmaster or call directly to 1-800-745-3000
“Join the celebration as 65 of Disney’s unforgettable characters from 18 beloved stories [...]
If it’s Fall, then it’s time for Art!
Whether it’s your child’s first experience, or he/she has taken an art/dance/music class before, the Chicago area offers a wide variety of classes and workshops through numerous venues. What I have compiled is a listing of some neighborhood art centers and studios that offer courses for children ages 3 through [...]
Surviving Chicago’s Lakefront Path
Each summer millions flock to Chicago’s iconic lakefront path. With picturesque views of the skyline and glistening Lake Michigan, the 18 mile path is one of the best in the nation and is a Chicago novelty. But with millions of cyclists, runners, walkers, rollerbladers and beach-goers, navigating the path can be treacherous. From Hollywood to [...]
Kiddieland’s Last Hurrah
The classic lighted Kiddieland sign on North Avenue (across the street from Maywood Park race track) brings back a wave of memories from my childhood: Pushing the handcars under the clattering tracks of the white wooden roller coaster. Clanging the bell of a speedboat floating in real water. Shooting imaginary rayguns out the back of [...]
Chevy – Chicagonista Social Media Soiree
Last week Chicagonista hosted the Social Media Soiree sponsored by the all-new Chevy 2010 Equinox @ Sushi Samba. The event feted some of Chicago’s Social Media Elites like Liz Strauss Creator of SOBcon, Barbara Rozgonyi of Wired PR Works and Social Media Club Chicago, Sarah Evans of Sevans Strategy, Blagica Bottigliero of Gal’s Guide, Theresa [...]
