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Neighborhood News: Uptown-Where "Chicago's rich history and international diversity intersect"

Just six miles from downtown Chicago is an eclectic haven for social activists and advocates, immigrants and refugees, and artists.
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Restaurant Review: Showing love for Roscoe Village’s Lucy’s Café

Happy Valentine’s Day, 💘 with love, from Dean’s Team Chicago! Today, we’re showing love to our Roscoe Village friends by showcasing Lucy’s Café.
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Chicago Home and Lifestyles – Fighting the Sunday Scaries

This may seem counterintuitive, but did you know you can use Sundays to meet goals while still keeping it for rest? Many successful people do it!
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Building a Strong Financial Foundation: Maximizing Home Equity

Welcome to the comprehensive guide on building a strong financial foundation by maximizing home equity. In this article, we will delve into the concept of home equity and explore various strategies to make the most of it.
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THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – It’s a Supercharged Weekend!

This February weekend is supercharged with many different events celebrating Mardi Gras, Valentine’s Day, and more. In fact, we may be hard pressed to enjoy them all but let’s give it our best shot!
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Neighborhood News: Treat your Galentine/Valentine to Chicago’s Theatre Week!❤️

The Goodman. The Nederlander. Steppenwolf. Chicago’s renowned theatre scene needs no more than a single word to signify excellence!
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Restaurant Review: Celebrate the Year of the Dragon at River North’s Sunda

Happy New Year (again) from Dean’s Team Chicago! Chinese New Year arrives on Saturday, February 10, and in honor of the Year of the Dragon, we’re featuring Sunda.
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Chicago Home and Lifestyles – Lower cortisol and reduce stress

Cortisol is a hormone that plays a vital role in the human body. Produced by your adrenal glands, it regulates metabolism, reduces inflammation, assists with memory formulation, and manages stress.
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Designing Tomorrow: Discover the 5 Key Trends That Will Transform Interiors in 2024

As we move towards the future, the world of interior design is undergoing a remarkable transformation. In the quest for innovative and inspiring spaces, designers are embracing new concepts and ideas that go beyond mere aesthetics.
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THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – Venturing Out for a Peek at the Sun!

Grab your friends and/or family members to soak up some fun in the sun this weekend as February arrives with milder temps and the possibility of getting a peek at the sun as we venture out on another winter weekend!
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Neighborhood News: Lincoln Square’s Old Town School of Folk Music

When you think of Chicago's vast music history ...jazz, blues, rock, pop ...let's not forget that the Old Town School of Folk Music, 4544 N. Lincoln Avenue, and 909 W. Armitage, has been serving world-class folk music for more than 60 years.
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Restaurant Review: Logan Square's Penumbra named "Most Romantic in the Nation" by Yelp

It's a short two weeks before Valentine's Day. Your partner is the best thing you’ve got in your world. You want to wine them, dine them...maybe even propose!
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Chicago Home and Lifestyles – Let’s make house cleaning less overwhelming

I’m sure many of us have keeping the house clean as one of our goals this coming year. You see homes on TV or online with not a thing out of place and feel inspired. But do people really live like that?
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Unlocking the Secrets: How to Spot a Lucrative Investment Property

Investing in real estate can be a rewarding endeavor, offering the potential for long-term financial growth and stability.
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THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – The Thaw Continues!

It’s time to bid farewell to January and its polarizing weather! Hopefully, February will treat us better but until then here’s what’s happening this weekend as the thaw continues.
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Neighborhood News: Pilsen-from Bohemian to Latino to Forbes 'coolest neighborhood'

Pilsen might be the only place in the country where decades-old taquerias—Mexican restaurants specializing in tacos—line streets with Czech names, and vibrant public murals turn alleyways into exhibitions.
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Restaurant Review: Farm Bar in the city? Just ask Lakeview and Ravenswood!

Chicago Restaurant Week (January 19-February 4) is an opportunity to taste the best of Chicago’s restaurants throughout the city, particularly those that may have been overlooked, given the number of awesome restaurants to choose from.
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Chicago Home and Lifestyles – Staying warm while using less energy

Much of the country has been in the grip of a severe cold snap. Even southern states have been much colder than usual. This unfortunately leads to power outages, especially in areas not used to severe cold.
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How to Create an Art Gallery Wall in Your Home

Art lovers no longer have to leave home to appreciate fine art. Thanks to a growing trend, they can create the same experience on one of their own walls.
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THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – It’s Winter Alright!

It’s bad enough that we hardly see the sun in Chicago during winter but to have a polar vortex take up residence and keep us indoors is another thing!
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Neighborhood News: Truly, A Park District for All Seasons

Baby, it’s cold outside! But for those who love the great, snowy outdoors, the Chicago Park District has a long history of providing indoor and outdoor adventures for every preference, every season.
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Restaurant Review: Chicago Restaurant Week is here!

This cold won’t last forever. And the 17th Annual Chicago Restaurant Week (well, actually two weeks!) can bring you out to explore over 400 unique participating Chicago area restaurants!