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THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – Springing Forward!

It’s time to “Spring” forward as we wrap-up nearly a month’s worth of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations and more this last weekend in March! Don’t get left behind!!
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Neighborhood News: Wrap up Women’s History Month at the Near West Side’s Jane Addams Hull House Museum

Tucked into a corner of the University of Illinois-Chicago campus at 800 S. Halsted Street, the The Jane Addams Hull House Museum is “Chicago’s dynamic monument to democracy,” according to their website.
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Restaurant Review: All celebrations lead to Tandoor Char House

This year, Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of fasting, begins on Wednesday, March 22, after the sighting of the crescent moon over Mecca, according to wego.com, and ends on Friday, April 21.
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Chicago Home and Lifestyles – Talking about good sleep.

Let’s talk about sleep again! Sleep is the most important factor in our health. We spend about 1/3 of our lives sleeping as it helps our brain and body regenerate. Here are a few tricks for getting your best night’s sleep.
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The Minimalist Approach: Less is More in Home Decor

It’s much better to have a few quality items than a bunch of clutter. This is what the minimalist approach in home decor is all about. Forget about cramping your space with a ton of little items.
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THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – Continuing With Our Shenanigans!

Guess what? We’re still green this weekend as St. Patrick’s Day fun never stops here in Chicago! So, let’s continue with our shenanigans!!
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Neighborhood News: Watch the history of medicine come alive at the International Museum of Surgical Science

Housed in a 1917 Gold Coast mansion, Chicago surgeon Dr. Max Thorek (1880-1960) had a vision beyond founding the International College of Surgeons in 1935.
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Restaurant Review: St. Paddy’s Day, Part 2 at Avondale’s Chief O’Neill’s Pub and Restaurant

While the parades and river-dyeing might be over, there’s still plenty of celebrating in Chicago for the ‘second wave’ of St. Patrick’s Day this weekend. After all, Friday, March 17 is the ‘official’ day of celebration for all!
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Chicago Home and Lifestyles – How to have a better relationship with your phone

Psychologists are seeing more and more people struggling with an unhealthy attachment to their devices. They are feeling more emotional distress and are missing out on meaningful relationships.
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Things to Consider Before Switching Your Carpet for Hardwood

In many homes, hardwood has replaced carpet as the primary flooring type, especially in rooms like living rooms and kitchens. New homebuilders are aware of the trend and have shifted their design choices accordingly.
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THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – It’s All About to Go Green!

Hope you’re ready for all the cultural celebrations taking place this weekend as it’s all about to go green!
Chicago , USA - March 16, 2013: Participants at the annual Saint Patrick's Day Parade.

Neighborhood News: It’s Not Easy Being Green—St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago

The history of St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago, according to Choose Chicago, goes back more than 175 years. From a blocks-long celebration over unpaved streets by Irish immigrants, it has grown to an international celebration attended by hundreds of thousands of Chicago natives and visitors annually.
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Restaurant Review: Celebrate St. Paddy’s Day at North Center’s Mrs. Murphy and Sons

As Chicago gears up for the nation’s largest St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 11 (and again on Friday, March 17), celebrate the day at a well-reviewed North Center pub that’s Irish year-round
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Chicago Home and Lifestyles – 10 ways to exercise your brain.

Physical exercise - yes, it actually does exercise your brain! There have been several studies indicating that 30 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity can reduce the chances of developing dementia by 17-21%.
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4 Ways to Improve the Air Quality in Your Home

If someone in your household regularly suffers from allergies or sinus problems, there could be issues with the quality of air.
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THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – Welcoming March in All Its Colors!

As we slosh through yet another winter weekend here in Chicago, anxiously awaiting the official arrival of spring later this month, there are a variety of events for all to enjoy as we welcome in March in all its colors this weekend!

Neighborhood News: Think Spring at Lincoln Park Conservatory

On March 1, the planet celebrated its entry into Meteorological Spring, and it went all-out with 50-degree temperatures in Chicago, three weeks ahead of ‘regular ‘spring.
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Restaurant Review: March Right In, Greektown Restaurant Week!

Opa!! If March comes in like a lamb…(kleftiko, anyone?), will it go out like a lion?
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Chicago Home and Lifestyles – Companion Gardening and Planting

Although much of the Midwest is under several inches of snow, signs of spring are upon us; house finches are back on the feeder and they are usually the first summer birds to return from their winter further south.
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Avoid These Mistakes When Listing Your Home For Sale

Selling your home involves a heck of a lot more than just planting a ‘For Sale’ sign on your front yard. There are still some considerations to be made, and some work to be done before your home ever hits the market.
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THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – A Wintery Mix of Fun Festivities!

Chicagoans will be closing out this last weekend of February with a wintery mix of outdoor and indoor festivities! So, layer up with your warmest coat and don’t let the winter weather bog you down!!
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Neighborhood News: Chicago’s Oldest Cultural Institution -The Chicago History Museum

Fun fact of the day: Did you know…that the grounds of this Lincoln Park institution is situated on ancestral homelands of the Potawatomi people, who cared for the land until forced out by non-Native settlers?