December 2010 - Posts
In case you've lost track of the days after all the Holiday hoopla, tonight it's time to ring "out with the old - in with the new" whether you decide to celebrate in true Chicago-style or not! A few thoughts for tonight - New Year's
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NORWOOD PARK Sometimes it's the history of a place that makes it such a great legend. After World War II, Maurie and Flaurie Berman opened a little hot dog stand topped with two 12 foot hot dog icons called Superdawg . Their attention to quality products
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Chicago has certainly had its' share of snow fall this year. This presents a problem for our backyard birds. Much food that is available to them is covered in snow. With a few feeders and seeders outside you'll have a wide variety of birds in
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First of all, I'm all about free apps so I'm happy I found this one. So ahoy maties and enjoy learning about its capabilities! Carr Matey is an app for those who have a tendency to lose their car in a parking lot, forget their street location
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All the hustle, bustle and juggling of hectic schedules over the last four weeks culminates this weekend as "Christmas Arrives in Chicago!" As many of us will begin celebrating Friday evening (Christmas Eve) with family and friends, there are
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PORTAGE PARK John Maloof, local Portage Park resident, made quite the discovery three years ago. This same discovery will be showcased at the Chicago Cultural Center in January. Maloof was at RPN Sales in Portage Park acquiring a box of photographs he
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Steer clear of those that are sharp, fragile, or have small removable parts. And don't use any decorations made to look like food, especially candy. This is most important; children will try to eat decorations from the tree that look like candy or
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This time of year, resolutions start popping up and one of the many that you hear about are weight loss or getting into shape. Normally you'd hear about organizations like Weight Watchers or Nutrisystem. This time I'm going to talk to you about
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Those of you who are not in the Holiday Spirit yet, listen up. This weekend is your "last chance!" The Music Box Theatre located at 3733 N. Southport Avenue in the Lakeview neighborhood is hosting its 27 th annual Christmas show the Christmas
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This week we wanted to give you some outdoor and comfort options because let's face it, it's COLD out there right now!! PORTAGE PARK This local hot spot is not one you'll normally find on tourist lists. Bob-O-Rinos is a neighborhood gem known
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A couple months ago I bought a new Droid X and have been like a kid in a candy store ever since. I've found some great free apps for my phone, including DroidTris (the Droid version of Tetris) and Froggy (Droid's version of the old school game
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Buena Park, Chicago - Announcing a PRICE REDUCTION on 4250 North Marine Drive, #415, a 1,400 sq. ft., 2 full bath, 2 bedroom, split layout "High Rise, Condo". NOW MLS® $147,400 - A MUST SEE! Property information
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It's time to kick-back, relax and enjoy some "Holiday Theater Chicago-Style" this weekend before resuming with the usual hustle and bustle as Christmas draws nearer! Some oldies, but goodies you might enjoy are these classics - A Christmas
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• 2,915 sq. ft. - 2 1/2 bath - 4 bedroom - 2-story "Colonial" - MLS® $217,400 - MUST SEE! Clublands, Plainfield - Clublands - Incredible Clubhouse Community! Ultra-Roomy, Tastefully-Decorated 4 Bedroom/2.5 Bath Home, Plus First-Floor
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With heating costs rising, people are eager to heat their homes without breaking the bank. But despite newer technologies that detect energy loss, many people waste energy because they lack fundamental knowledge of low tech fixes. Check Insulation . Having
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I'm somewhat of a gadget girl. I like having interesting technology and this time of year definitely bodes well for affordable gifts for others (and selfishly, me too). My one sweet deal recently was the blu-ray player that was on sale at Walmart
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Snow is in the forecast and just in time to add the finishing touches on this "variety-filled, Holiday-themed" weekend! For the shoppers, or those who just like to browse, the following Holiday-themed events have been planned for you - December
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NORWOOD PARK Chicago is home to many amazing architectural finds. One location included in this list is the oldest house in the city of Chicago . Most people think the oldest home is the Clarke House built in 1836. The fact is that English farmer, Mark
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