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Chicago Home and Lifestyles – Stop Overthinking

We are all trying to be good leaders, whether we’re leading in the workplace or our own families. We know that good leaders are decisive, confident and quick thinkers.
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9 Kitchen Design Mistakes to Avoid

No matter how amazing and comfortable the rest of your home may be, there’s something about the kitchen that has everyone congregating to it.
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THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – Dads Being Celebrated on Father’s Day Weekend!

It’s Father’s Day Weekend here in Chicago, and as usual, there’s no shortage of events to celebrate and spend some time with your dad!
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Neighborhood News: Streeterville’s Museum of Contemporary Art celebrates cultures, creativity

While the Art Institute of Chicago houses the works of art masters through the centuries, one museum, The Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) Chicago, 220 E. Chicago Avenue, is one of the largest museums in the world displaying the works of contemporary masters.
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Restaurant Review: Gold Coast’s Adalina celebrates Father’s Day, Italian-style!

With Father’s Day coming up this Sunday (June 18), it’s time to celebrate the people who raised you!
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Chicago Home and Lifestyles – Getting better at small talk

Even the most intelligent among us dread the inevitable social situation when we must engage in small talk. Unfortunately for them, we all need to engage with strangers or people we don’t know well.
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Don’t Assume Your Home Will Sell Itself Just Because it’s a Sellers Market

It’s still high season for sellers out there in the world of real estate. If you just listed your home, you’re probably feeling very confident that your house will garner plenty of attention and sell shortly, right?
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THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – Summer Festival Season Heating Up!

Our summer festival season is heating up as we head into another June weekend here in Chicago. Don’t miss out on the festivals, art fairs, and more!
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Neighborhood News: During Pride Month, all roads lead to Northalsted

Since June is Pride Month, it’s important to recognize Chicago’s pioneering role in creating a safe, inclusive space for the LGBTQ+ community to live, work, and celebrate individuality.
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Restaurant Review: For a James Beard Award Winner, Ukrainian Village’s Kasama is tops

On Monday, June 5, the 2023 James Beard Awards named husband and wife chefs Tim Flores and Genie Kwon of Michelin-starred Kasama Best Chef(s) for the Great Lakes Region.
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Chicago Home and Lifestyles – Early summer lawn and garden

The gardening season is here, and it finally feels like summer has come to the Chicago area! After a wet and cold spring, the weather has taken a 180 degree turn from the low 50s to the high 80s.
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Tips for Hiding TV Cords in Your Home

The average American household now has 2.5 TV sets, even when the number of people in that home is only two. Not only is there a TV set in the main living area, but many families have TVs in children’s bedrooms and even kitchens and bathrooms.
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THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – Favorite Festivals Kick-Off Summer Season!

We’re not wasting any time here in Chicago as our first weekend in June is packed with our favorite festivals kicking off the summer season! There’s no time to waste so let’s get started.
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Neighborhood News: Singin’ the Blues in Chicago at Lincoln Park’s Kingston Mines

Is there any music genre more emblematic of a place and time like Chicago’s blues scene? To this day, ‘The Blues Brothers’ movie remains the quintessential celebration of Chicago’s most iconic music.
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Restaurant Review: A Menu for Man and Beast at River North’s Siena Tavern

I have two dogs, and I’m always looking for places we can go and take them along. In the summer, we’re very lucky to have so many restaurants in Chicago that allow man’s (and woman’s) best friends on their patios.
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Chicago Home and Lifestyles – Tips for a better run

Now, I am definitely not a runner, but I know so many of my friends enjoy running for their main exercise. I’ve done some research and have found some tips for a better running experience.
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Big Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying a Small House

Small houses offer the promise of a simpler life with less material possessions, less maintenance, and a lower mortgage. Despite the benefits there are some tradeoffs that warrant consideration.
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THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – Memorial Day Weekend Ushers in Summer 2023!

As is customary, Chicago unofficially kicks-off the summer season over the Memorial Day Weekend which just so happens to be this weekend. If you’re ready for Summer of 2023, then come celebrate with us as the city pulls out all the stops!
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Neighborhood News: Memorial Day Weekend at Chicago’s Beaches

As Chicago moves into summer, Memorial Day Weekend means one thing to beachgoers: it’s time to discover (or re-discover) the greatest 26 miles of beaches off of Lake Michigan!
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Restaurant Review: A Century of Good Eating in the West Loop

Opened since 1923 and located at the very beginning of historic Route 66, Michelin-listed Lou Mitchell’s is the gold standard for classic American diners.
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Chicago Home and Lifestyles – How our senses change as we age

As we get older our senses change. These changes take place in the organs themselves as well as the brain. Neurons naturally die, and we become less able to process information, store memories, and perceive sensations.
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Selling Your House? 4 Tips for Staging Your Home on a Budget

Are you wondering what you need to do to give your house the best chance possible of selling quickly? While there are many things you can do to improve the look of your home, you likely don’t want to spend a fortune doing so. Here are some ways you can spruce up your home without emptying your bank account.