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Neighborhood News: Celebrating the end of Hispanic Heritage Month at Humboldt Park’s Puerto Rican Cultural Center

In between two larger-than-life Puerto Rican flags along Division Street is one of Chicago’s most vibrant Puerto Rican communities, per Midstory: Paseo Boricua, or “the Puerto Rican promenade” is described as a “pedacito de patria,” or small piece of the homeland.
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Restaurant Review: As the Bulls and Blackhawks seasons begin, United Center offers upscale dining, classic Chicago restaurants, Chicago fare

As our storied basketball and hockey franchises begin their 2026-27 campaigns, Chicago’s United Center, 1901 W. Madison Street, offers much more than hot dogs, pizza and hamburgers to keep you going during games this season! Follow the United Center link above for a complete list of food offerings.
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Chicago Home and Lifestyles – 5 tips on how to clean out your freezer

Unfortunately, frozen food does not last forever, especially in a combo refrigerator freezer and not a stand-alone deep freeze. Clearing it out isn’t a fun job, but it needs to be done. Here’s where to start...
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Your Home Has a Personality. Does Your Furniture Know It?

Every home has a personality — from the minimalist who loves a little breathing room to the maximalist who believes more is always more. Discover how furniture, color, and those wonderfully unexpected design choices reveal who we are, and why the most memorable homes are the ones that feel unmistakably personal.
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THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – Fall Never Tasted So Good!

Can you believe another weekend is upon us already and it’s bringing with it a few festivals serving up some great tastes for the fall season!
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Neighborhood News: The Chicago Bulls begin their 61st season

This week, the Chicago Bulls begin their 61st season as an NBA franchise. New Bulls coach Tiago Splitter told Sports Illustrated that he has made clear that he is a hard-nosed head coach who values physicality.
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Restaurant Review: In Chicago’s Dunning neighborhood, Raffi’s Locale excels in Italian specialties, ambience

When was the last time you lusted after restaurant leftovers? I can’t remember the last time that happened! But it happened after a visit to Dunning’s Raffi’s Locale, 7547 Irving Park Road.
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Chicago Home and Lifestyles – 9 ways to use club soda in your home

Club soda has been around forever, long before all the fizzy water choices we have today. Club soda is made by injecting water with carbon dioxide and then infusing minerals. The minerals give the club soda an extra flavor for cocktails. But there are several other ways that club soda can help around the home.
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What If Your Home Could Give You Back an Hour a Day?

What if your home could take a few things off your plate every day? By simplifying routines and letting technology quietly handle repetitive tasks, a smarter home can give you something far more valuable than another gadget—more time to enjoy your life.
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THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – Getting into the Fall Season Spirit!

Are you having difficulty embracing the spirit of the fall season? Well, this first weekend of October is hosting plenty of fall-related events that should do the trick for you. If not, hang in there because there’s much more to come this month!
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Neighborhood News: 🎃 Nothing spooky about Free Museum Days in October! 🎃

Happy 10th month of 2026! While you’re getting ready for October’s spookiest night on the 31st, Chicago’s iconic museums will welcome you FREE! And these Free Days happen nearly every day of the month.
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Restaurant Review: Unlimited Brunch, Lunch and Dinner? River North’s Ambar excels in Balkan delights

River North’s Ambar is based on an intriguing premise in this day and age…How much house-made Balkan food can you, your friends and family consume in two hours?
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Chicago Home and Lifestyles – 5 tips for better kitchen cabinet organization

Sometimes when I am searching in my kitchen cabinets for something, I’m thinking: didn’t I just organize these like a few weeks ago? The mess always seems to return! Then, I find something like a can of beans that expired 2 months ago and sigh. If you’re like me you want to know how to get those cabinets under control, so here are some helpful tips I found...
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The House You Want vs. The Life You Want

The dream house and the dream life aren’t always the same thing. Before adding another feature to your must-have list, ask yourself a different question: What do you actually want everyday life at home to feel like?
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THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – Enjoying the Many Gifts of the Fall Season!

Believe it or not, it’s already the first official fall weekend of the season. And as usual, the city has pulled out all the stops so we can enjoy the many gifts that fall has to offer us. Let’s check it out!
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Neighborhood News: Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me…the Studebaker Theater is a Chicago Loop jewel

DID YOU KNOW…that the Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan Avenue, was once a carriage showroom, named for the Studebaker buggies sold on the ground floor?
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Restaurant Review: Bear Down, Chicago Bears! Sushi Pops and More at Soldier Field

As the Chicago Bears host the Philadelphia Eagles on September 28, (Monday night,) there’s a lot of good eating in all sections of Soldier Field, 1410 Special Olympics Drive.
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Chicago Home and Lifestyles – A better grilled cheese in 7 easy steps

Fall is here and you know what that means: a cozy hot cup of soup and a melty grilled cheese! I can’t think of anything better. Here are 7 easy tips to bring out the flavor and texture so it’s extra delicious.
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The 10-Minute Drive Test: What to Notice Before You Fall in Love With a House

Before you fall in love with a house, take a few minutes to explore what surrounds it. From commute times and everyday conveniences to traffic, noise, and neighborhood activity, a quick drive can reveal details that listing photos simply can't.
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THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – A Spectacular Line Up of Fall Festivals!

Get ready for this weekend’s spectacular line up of Fall Festivals as we embrace and celebrate the official start of the fall season which is this coming Tuesday, September 22nd!
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Neighborhood News: From Riverview to ‘Mayberry,’ Roscoe Village displays charm year-round in the ‘Village in the City’

It’s hard to believe now, given the vintage shops, elegant greystone two-flats and lush, grassy parks, but Roscoe Village began in the late 19th Century with a plan to build a giant amusement park called Riverview.
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Restaurant Review: Southport Corridor’s Crosby’s Kitchen serves up creative dishes, family -friendly fun

It was the Monkey Bread that caught my attention at Southport Corridor’s Crosby’s Kitchen. That gooey cinnamon treat was a highlight of my childhood, whether it was making it with my grandmother or fighting my brother and sister to pull off the sections!