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A Chicago Saturday with the kids
Taking in the Notebaert Nature Museum, Llama Llama with the Emerald City Theatre and brunch at Ann Sather By Laurie Nicholson Original article appeared in The Real Chicago. To read more like it, visit www.TheRealChicagoOnline.com Like all ...
Shop Around the Corner: Exploring The Book Cellar in Chicago’s Lincoln Square neighborhood
Don’t let the name fool you, this is much more than a bookstore By Taylor Tolbert This article is courtesy of The Real Chicago magazine. To read more like it, visit www.TheRealChicagoOnline.com Book lovers know that it’s fairly easy to ...
Real estate in the news: Foreclosures rising in Chicago, loan modifications, R. Kelly’s mansion sells
Chicago-area foreclosure filings on rise Foreclosure filings in the Chicago area rose 30 percent in October from a month earlier but remained well below their year-ago level http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-chicago-area-...
First Look review: Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry
Take a walk through 90 years of history from one of the world’s most recognizable brands By Jim Luchetta Located at: The Museum of Science and Industry. www.MSIChicago.org Background: Disney has come to Chicago to celebrate the iconic b...
New discoveries: Chicago spots we’ve fallen in love with recently
We asked some of our writers and readers to tell us what they’ve discovered — and fallen in love with — in Chicago recently Article courtesy of The Real Chicago. Read more at www.TheRealChicagoOnline.com Kid-friendly events As paren...
Chicago’s Signature Dishes: Chicken & waffles and a barbecue platter at Pitchfork and smoked pork chops and a chocolate chip wonton at Matilda
An inside look at a pair of standout dishes from two popular eating establishments By Trent Modglin Pitchfork 2922 W. Irving Park www.PitchforkChicago.com Pitchfork, the newest establishment from the folks behind popular bars like Waterh...
Drinking local: Exploring Chicago’s recent craft beer craze
We decided to explore the quality craft beer being brewed throughout Chicago. All in the name of journalism By Trent Modglin and Richard Ray It doesn’t take a genius go realize the craft beer movement has officially taken over, and nowhere...
The Inside Scoop: Chicago restaurant deals, must-see shows and Concord Music Hall
Epic's pumpkin burger and beer pairing Each month at Epic, chef Matthew Pollock creates a different burger and beer pairing, available in the lounge and on the rooftop. During the month of October, chef Pollock’s pumpkin-themed pairing fea...
Chicago’s hidden gems: New England Seafood Company, Big G’s Pizza and the Holiday Club
New England Seafood Company Funny how I love seafood and belong to a gym about a block away. And the place always seems to have a decent crowd inside. And yet for some unknown reason, I passed the New England Seafood Company no fewer than a fe...
Wicker Park: The place for brunch
We examine a few favorite neighborhood spots to grab that necessary weekend grub, and maybe a bloody Mary or two By Corey O’Day Whether its purpose is to soothe a savage hangover, show your mom around town, or simply because you don’t wan...