Chicago Street Fests: May Fests

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April 25, 2011 at 7:38 pmCategory:Chicago Street Fests | Chicago Year-Round

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The winter of 2011 will be a season long remembered by those that live in Chicago.  But finally the snow is melting away, the birds are returning, and the Chicago natives are meekly stepping out of their apartments after hibernating all winter. Spring is here, and before long the Chicago street fests will begin.   Every Read the Rest…

Finding an Apartment in Chicago: The Chicago Apartment Checklist

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April 20, 2011 at 7:10 pmCategory:Chicago Neighborhoods | Moving to Chicago: Finding an Apartment

Apartment on the Park

“Where is the best place to live in Chicago?”   That’s the most common question I get from people moving to Chicago and scouring the Chicago neighborhoods for their new crib.  So I decided that it was time I share my thoughts about this publicly to the benefit of my endearing readers. Don’t rely on instincts Read the Rest…

Where to Find the Perfect Chicago Hot Dog

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April 15, 2011 at 7:01 pmCategory:Chicago Food | Places to Go in Chicago

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My cousin Jarred recently visited me here in Chicago, and after a drink in Lakeview we stopped to get a hotdog at The Wiener Circle.  Now since Jarred doesn’t actually live in Chicago, his order went something like this: Hotdog Guy:  “What can I get ya, fella?” Jarred:  “I want a Chicago-style hotdog, with onions, Read the Rest…

Chicago Neighborhoods: Buena Park

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April 10, 2011 at 6:54 pmCategory:Buena Park | Chicago Neighborhoods

on the roof, looking east

Where is Buena Park?  Does Buena Park exist?  This elusive Chicago neighborhood was the subject of conversation over brunch today.  Of course, Buena Park does exist, but it is not technically one of the official 77 Chicago neighborhoods – it is a small unofficial neighborhood within the larger Uptown community area. Even so, the area Read the Rest…

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