

A blog by Bill Motchan. Got feedback? E-mail bmotchan@prodigy.net.
Vincenzo's to open
New pizza restaurant for West Loop
10/16/2012
A new restaurant will soon appear in the site where Plush once stood Read More...
In a hoppy place
Don’t try this at home
10/14/2012
Exploring Fulton Market
Merchants throw out welcome mat
10/13/2012
A rainy day doesn't dampen the spirits of Fulton Market businesses hoping to introduce the area to new visitors Read More...
Where there's smoke. . .
. . . There's a TV crew

10/13/2012
"Chicago Fire" production moves back to the West Loop tonight
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Urban pioneering
Explore Fulton Market returns
10/11/2012
West Loop’s gritty-cool neighborhood welcomes visitors this weekend
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On Target
Retail giant launches West Jackson location
10/09/2012
Chicago’s newest Target Store is now open for business in the West Loop
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Pug mania!
A drooly Fulton Market party
10/06/2012
West Loop venue Chicago Party Animals plays host to Fall Pug Party
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Revisions offered for 33-story apartment
West Loop proposed high-rise
10/03/2012
A largely supportive group of neighborhood residents and business owners viewed the latest version of the proposed property at Adams and Halsted
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Born to run
Actoberfest 2012
09/29/2012
A celebration of motorcycles is underway this afternoon on West Jackson 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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