Under the apple tree
anywhere else but here
10/02/2012
Yes, there's a full blown full grown apple tree at Roosevelt and State and it's hard to believe (especially since it's in my backyard) Read More...
DePaul scouting basketball arena sites in South Loop, Near West
McCormick Place and United Center areas among those eyed by North Side college
10/01/2012 6:53 PM
Born to run
Actoberfest 2012
09/29/2012
A celebration of motorcycles is underway this afternoon on West Jackson Read More...
Ground breaking
Mariano's kicks up the dust
09/28/2012
It's been a long time coming, but Mariano's is definitely on its way up in the South Loop; I saw it with my own eyes Read More...
Small business 101
How to make a company grow
09/27/2012
A West Loop small business owner gets a boost from financial giant Goldman Sachs
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The teachers strike Part 4
more love on my corner
09/27/2012
It warms my heart that my regard for Chicago teachers--especially the ones on my corner--didn't go unnoticed one iota Read More...
Mayor touts power plant possibilities
09/26/2012 4:00 PM
The car at the corner
a car sitting steady in front of the now closed Alain's
09/26/2012
The new South Loop restaurant Alain's is being evicted from its pretty space at 14th and Michigan; and a car is sitting watch. Why? Read More...
History comes alive on West Jackson
Architecture from the 1880s
09/25/2012
A fascinating walking tour where captains of industry once lived
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Wedding party
A furry West Loop love story
09/23/2012
The bride was lovely but the bridesmaids were real dogs
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