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Making Moving Easier: The Power of Decluttering

Moving to a new home can be an exciting and transformative experience, but the process of packing up and relocating can also be daunting and overwhelming.
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THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – To the Markets We Will Go!

Chicago celebrates the opening of various spring markets this first of April weekends for your browsing and shopping pleasure. Come join us as we go to the markets!
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Neighborhood News: Where to watch Monday’s Solar Eclipse in Chicago

On Monday, April 8, for the second time in a decade, Chicago will experience a partial solar eclipse.
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Restaurant Review: It’s true: A hotdog at the Ballpark is better than steak at the Ritz!

Greetings, sports fans! From my earliest memory, baseball has been my favorite sport. Why?
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Chicago Home and Lifestyles – Household clutter clean up

Spring is a great time to get rid of junk! Every space in your house contains items you either don’t notice are even there or are hanging onto for some reason.
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Elevate Your Outdoor Space with These Trendy Ideas

Transforming your outdoor space into a trendy and inviting oasis can elevate your home's living experience and provide a sanctuary to unwind.
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THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – Egg-Stravaganzas Galore!

Chicago is offering a delightful variety of events for an unforgettable Easter Weekend with plenty of egg hunts, appearances from the Easter Bunny, delectable brunches, festive events, and more.
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Neighborhood News: Chicago Loop’s Gene Siskel Film Center pays homage with quality films

Other generations may have a different idea, but for me, the Golden Age of film criticism was probably the late 1970’s to the early 2000’s.
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Restaurant Review: Easter Brunches Around Chicago

Gather your 'chicks,' put on your finest finery, and let someone else do the cooking for your Easter meal with the family!
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Chicago Home and Lifestyles – Easier grocery shopping

I would always suggest that people plan menus ahead of time, checking sales to make your weekly plan.
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The Ultimate Guide to Backyard Entertaining

Transform your backyard into the ultimate entertaining oasis with our comprehensive guide to backyard entertaining.
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THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – Embracing Spring’s Colorful Season!

Not only will you still be seeing green around the city this weekend, but you’ll also be seeing an array of colors as we welcome in springtime and prepare for the upcoming Easter holiday!
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Neighborhood News: West Town, from the ‘Polish North Shore’ to Eclectic Enclave

Located on the city’s near northwest side, West Town, according to the Encyclopedia of Chicago History, is perhaps best known as an amalgam of several distinct neighborhoods.
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Restaurant Review: A taste of Croatia, a touch of Italy at Fulton Market’s Rose Mary

Rose Mary’s whitewashed brick walls, honey-colored oak millwork, and pale stone surfaces, accented by red clay and deep, azure blue tilework belie its "boisterous" atmosphere.
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Chicago Home and Lifestyles – Things to Keep Out of the Crock-Pot

Meat - Of course, you can cook meat in a crock-pot, but if you simply throw it in raw you can end up with a greasy mess in the end.
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The Ultimate Guide to Spring Cleaning Your Home Like a Pro

As the winter season fades away, it's time to welcome the freshness of spring into our homes with a thorough cleaning overhaul.
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THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – Let the Shenanigans Begin!

Are you ready to have some green fun as Chicago pulls out all the stops to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day this weekend which happens to fall on Sunday? If so, let the shenanigans begin!
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Neighborhood News: For true 'Cead mile Failte' Mayfair's Irish-American Heritage Center is a year-round St. Patrick's Day!

According to several sources, more than 200,000 people of Irish heritage live in Chicago (and I’m one of them!) In fact, according to the Third Coast Review, Chicago ranks second only to Boston in the number of Irish people living here.
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Restaurant Review: Celebrate the wearing o' the green at Ravenswood's O'Shaughnessy's Public House

Happy St. Patrick's Week!💚 There is no better way to experience 'community' in Chicago than by sharing a meal at an Irish pub.
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Chicago Home and Lifestyles – March Garden Tasks

The weather around Chicago has been unseasonably mild for this time of year. Of course, it is still the Midwest, and just because it’s 60 degrees today doesn’t mean it won’t snow tomorrow!
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Renting or Buying a Home: The Pros and Cons

When it comes to finding a place to call home, the decision between renting and buying is a pivotal one with far-reaching implications.
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THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – Keeping Busy Awaiting Spring's Arrival!

Usually, the month of March can be a rough patch for us to get through here in Chicago. But not so this year.