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Restaurant Review: In changing seasons, Edgewater’s Beard & Belly offers hearty comfort food

With Labor Day in the rearview mirror, and as we enter Meteorological Fall, our palates turn towards heartier fare...gastropub favorites like burgers, Mac & Cheese, and baked desserts like pie and cookies.
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Chicago Home and Lifestyles – How to store your clothing

Clothing is an investment for many of us, so knowing the best way to store them can help them last for a while.
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How to Prep Your Home for the Fall Season

As the vibrant hues of autumn signal the transition to cooler weather, it's time to ready your home for the season ahead.
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THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – Hey Labor Day, Summer’s Not Over Yet!

As we all know, Labor Day marks the “unofficial” end of our summer season here in Chicago. But let me tell you “Summer’s Not Over Yet” as this Labor Day Weekend Holiday will prove!
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Neighborhood News: Maxwell Street Market is Chicago’s Chicago’s original flea market

The Maxwell Street Market has been a Chicago tradition for more than a century. It not only promotes entrepreneurship, but also provides critically important opportunities for small businesses including craftspeople, artists, farmers, restaurateurs and resellers.
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Restaurant Review: For cool tastes on a hot summer day, Gaijin delivers in West Loop

While Gaijin means ‘outsider’ in Japanese, Chicago’s first and only Okonomiyaki (savory Japanese pancake) restaurant brings locally-sourced combinations of meats and vegetables home for a truly authentic experience.
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Chicago Home and Lifestyles – Pros and cons of stretching

For years we have been told that stretching before a workout is mandatory. Now, we have influencers that will tell you it will “kill your gains”. As with everything the truth is somewhere in the middle.
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Your Ultimate Labor Day Weekend Guide for Fun and Relaxation

This ultimate guide is designed to help you make the most of your long weekend, whether you're seeking outdoor adventures, planning a relaxing staycation, or gearing up for a festive BBQ with friends and family.
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THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – Time to Bring On the TRI!

It’s finally here! Yep, it’s the last summer holiday weekend for Chicago’s kids as they head back to school on Monday. So, take advantage of our pleasant, gorgeous weather and enjoy a weekend filled with events for all to enjoy, especially this weekend’s headliner – the TRI!
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Neighborhood News: Both Sides now … Chicago’s Political Convention History

The 2024 Democratic National Convention ends tonight at the United Center with Vice President Kamala Harris’ historic official acceptance of her nomination for President of the United States.
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Restaurant Review: South Loop’s Eleven City Diner is a perfect 10

When I was young, I fell in love with delicatessens and diners. We had one in my suburban Chicago village, and I was endlessly fascinated by the ever-moving meat slicers, as well as the variety of meats, fish, sides and desserts available there.
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Chicago Home and Lifestyles – No contact decluttering

We have talked many times in the past about decluttering. Now, I’ve found a slightly different method that may help us finally get rid of the things that are keeping us stuck.
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Harvesting Health: The Surprising Benefits of Growing Your Own Vegetables

As the world becomes more conscious of health, sustainability, and self-reliance, the trend of home vegetable gardening is experiencing a significant rise.
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THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – Summer Festival Season Still Swinging!

The final days of summer are beginning to show up on the horizon but not our summer festival season -- not yet anyway. So, here’s what this weekend has in store for you as our festival season is still swinging!
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Neighborhood News: Johnny Weissmuller, Chicago’s own Olympian and Tarzan

With the Olympics just over, and a record number of U S. medals achieved (126: 40 Gold, 44 Silver, 42 Bronze,) Neighborhood News thought it would be fun to take a look back at North Sider Johnny Weissmuller...
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Restaurant Review: Pushing up Daisies in Logan Square!

Perfectly named for a summer lunch or dinner, Michelin-starred Daisies in Logan Square is a farm-to-table Midwestern Italian restaurant focusing on house made pastas...
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Chicago Home and Lifestyles – Too many tomatoes? Here’s what to do

Whether you are in your first-year growing tomatoes or you’re a veteran like me, this time of year usually brings forth more tomatoes than you could possibly eat.
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Ready, Set, School: How to Prepare for the Year Ahead

Preparing for the upcoming school year is essential for academic success and personal growth.
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THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – Major Events Spotlighted!

It appears that this weekend is shaping up to be a jam-packed one with several major events being spotlighted as we continue to enjoy what’s left of summer!
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Neighborhood News: Experience your own Jurassic World in Logan Square’s ‘Dinos Alive!’

Millions of years before people walked the Earth, dinosaurs roamed the seven continents freely.
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Restaurant Review: Chicago Loop’s About Last Knife opts for ‘Dining in the Dark’

It’s said that you eat with your eyes first. However, in Chicago’s Loop, the Arlo Hotel chain’s cutely monikered restaurant About Last Knife, (aka, ALK) serving American bistro fare from breakfast to late-night, is turning that saying upside down with their...
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Chicago Home and Lifestyles – Back to school backpacks

August is here and school is right around the corner. I was reading an article about how many children are developing posture problems from too heavy and improperly fitting backpacks.