A blog by AmySue Mertens. Got feedback? E-mail amysue.chijournal@gmail.com.


Divine Dine + Wine curbs craving for summer fests

01/26/2012

Craving a warm, neighborhood event to soften winter's blow? WCA has just the event for you.
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Beliefs about public service, servants get a check up

01/18/2012

This past weekend provided me an opportunity to check my beliefs and note some bad behaviors of my own.
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Christmas turned to mulch

01/13/2012

Having written on my real Christmas Tree, I feel compelled to follow up with how to dispose of it. Read More...

Bringing children hope for the holidays

12/16/2011

Charitable giving strong on Near West Side Read More...

Rush's community PR blitz

12/15/2011

Not a part of the tour, I will have to trust that the bio-hazard area is state-of-the-art and worth our TIF.
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Maybe sharing is the new black...

12/13/2011

Sharing means needing less storage and closet space, both commodities in our loft-dominant community.
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Trip to Shedd sheds light on plight of polar bear

12/08/2011

Lessons from the Arctic make their way to Chicago.
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Rush Medical Center invites community to Tour the Tower

11/30/2011

See how your TIF dollars have been put to use. Read More...

West Loopers asked to adopt a family this holiday season

11/28/2011

The spirit of community is being cultivated in the West Loop. Read more...

Shopping local is the new Black (Friday)

11/22/2011

Pledge to redirect at least $100 of your planned holiday spending from chain stores to locally owned merchants, and support the Near West's economy. Read More...

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