A blog by Bonnie McGrath. Got feedback? E-mail bonmcgrath@aol.com.


Taxed to the max

right here in our very own South Loop restaurants

08/25/2011

All of a sudden I woke up and realized I am paying a special tax for eating in my own neighborhood joints; where have I been? Read More...

Kudos all around

One neighborhood institution honors another

08/21/2011

Donna of Donna's Cafe decided to honor Stephen Reginald of South Loop Connection just because he deserves it Read More...

Old to new to old

our Michigan Avenue streetwall is getting a reverse revival

08/20/2011

I have firm views about people getting plastic surgery--how, why and when they should do it. And I have firm views about buildings getting facelifts, too Read More...

Bloody good Mary

right here in the South Loop

08/19/2011

If you are a South Looper, you don't have to go far for a good Bloody Mary Read More...

Harrison stop distinguished by dirt and puddles

that's what Red Eye says

08/16/2011

If you are partial to dirt and puddles, get on/off the "el" at Harrison--you'll love it Read More...

Trouble in the Jewel parking lot again

this time a lawsuit has been filed

08/15/2011

If I said it once, I said it twice: that Jewel parking lot has some icky mojo Read More...

Garage saling away

here's your chance to get the goods

08/14/2011

South Loopers may be wondering about one popular garage sale, but I have concrete information about another one next Saturday! Read More...

Catty raccoon

was it a kittie or a raccoon?

08/12/2011

I thought it was a cat but, alas, it was a raccoon. Read More...

La La Palooza

from the land and air

08/08/2011

I've always liked to hear a little Lollapalooza without paying or having to meander through the crowds Read More...

South Loop Gourmet Gang rides again

this time it's a gourmet grilling, complete with fireworks

08/06/2011

The South Loop Gourmet Gang loves to eat and drink and be merry; and Friday night, they went gangbusters to beat the beer can Read More...