A blog by Bill Motchan. Got feedback? E-mail bmotchan@prodigy.net.
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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The piazza of the West Loop
Mary Bartelme Park celebrated
09/21/2012
National Hellenic Museum hosts annual benefit
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Bike the 2nd Ward gets record turnout
Bob Fioretti hosts annual ride
09/15/2012
One of the best ways to see the 2nd Ward is from the seat of a bicycle. Read More...
Yo, Adrian!
A free movie under the stars
09/12/2012
Final 2012 movie scheduled for Thursday night at Mary Bartelme Park
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Blood simple
A unique donor program
09/08/2012
A former racer with plans to help out her canine brethren. Read More...
The moving image
Next stop, Sundance
09/04/2012
UIC students search for their muse on West Van
Buren.
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The spice of life
A visit to La Criolla
09/01/2012
This West Loop food importer offers products with an emphasis on freshness and quality. Read More...
Buddy Guy unplugged
Talkin' the blues
08/29/2012
The legendary bluesman holds court on his childhood and the challenges faced by kids. Read More...
Gunga gulunga
Coffee futures
08/26/2012
You can have a spiritual reading with your gyros and spanikopita at Taste of Greece. Read More...