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Attractions
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Lake County Fielders: Diamond in the rough
(Aug 25, 2010)
Lake County Fielders: Diamond in the roughThis Northern League team has risen in tough economic times from the unlikely location of Zion, Illinois, where the street names are biblical and baseball is a blessing.
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The Wilmette Theatre: A restoration brings film, live theater and music
(Aug 23, 2010)
The Wilmette Theatre: A restoration brings film, live theater and musicWhether it be for art films or a burlesque show, The Wilmette Theatre's vast and creative line-up of events will take you by surprise.
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Morseland: Music and great food In Rogers Park
(Jul 25, 2010)
Morseland: Music and great food In Rogers ParkMorseland's motto, "Good Eats, Nice Beats" best describes this low-key live music and food venue in Chicago's Rogers Park neighborhood.
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SPACE: The perfect setting for live music
(Jul 24, 2010)
SPACE: The perfect setting for live musicFrom the exposed brick walls and custom curtains to the lighting and large stage, Evanston's SPACE has easily become one of the best venues to hear live music in the Chicago area.
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Montrose Beach: Respite from Chicago's downtown
(Jul 10, 2010)
Montrose Beach: Respite from Chicago's downtownOak Street and North Avenue Beach in the Gold Coast absorb a lot of the summer beach traffic, but with more space and calmer waters, Montrose Beach further north up the lakefront acts as a respite from the overflowing downtown beach scenes.
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McDonald's USA First Store Museum: immortalizing Chicago's fast food history
(Jun 3, 2010)
McDonald's USA First Store Museum: immortalizing Chicago's fast food historyChicago isn’t attributed with opening the first McDonald’s, but it does house the country’s first McD’s museum store. Located in Des Plaines, IL, a nearby suburb, the history dates back to April 1955 when CEO Ray Kroc helped open what would transform into the world-wide, billion served franchise.
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The Swedish American Museum Center offers insight to one of Chicago's most historic neighborhoods.
(Sep 10, 2009)
The Swedish American Museum Center offers insight to one of Chicago's most historic neighborhoods.The Swedish American Museum Center is the anchor in Andersonville, one of the city's most culturally rich and vibrany neighborhoods. The museum is a great starting point if you're planning a day-long escape.
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For something novel visit Novelty Golf and Games, then hop over to the "Hutch."
(Sep 9, 2009)
For something novel visit Novelty Golf and Games, then hop over to the "Hutch."Show off your miniature golfing skills at Novelty Golf where the chickens, mice and elephants await to throw you off course.
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Sprecher Brewery
(Aug 6, 2009)
Sprecher BrewerySprecher Brewery in Glendale, Wisconsin thankfully became the city's first microbrewery since Prohibition.
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Milwaukee County Zoo: Where the wild things roam
(Aug 3, 2009)
Milwaukee County Zoo: Where the wild things roamThe Milwaukee County Zoo has grown from a small bird aviary to being one of the nation's top zoos, home to 1,800 animals on 200 beautiful acres.
Bars and Nightclubs
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The Red Line Tap: An Old Chicago Tavern Is Given New Life.
(Sep 20, 2009)
The Red Line Tap: An Old Chicago Tavern Is Given New Life.Named for the elevated train line that rumbles outside its front door, the Red Line Tap offers music and libations.
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The historic Green Mill Cocktail Lounge offers up great jazz and big band
(Sep 11, 2009)
The historic Green Mill Cocktail Lounge offers up great jazz and big bandA favorite of Chicago gangster Al Capone, the Green Mill still draws an eclectic crowd sprinkled with artists, musicians and poets.
Businesses
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Market Fresh Books deli style: Used books by the pound a bargain at any weight
(Aug 5, 2010)
Market Fresh Books deli style: Used books by the pound a bargain at any weightOnce the raggedy, dog eared cousin of the book trade, used books stores are now heavy players. Weigh in on Market Fresh Books deli style where books are sold for $3.99 a pound.
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Metro: Where rock stars have come and gone
(Aug 5, 2010)
Metro: Where rock stars have come and goneFor almost three decades, Metro has been one of Chicago’s most beloved rock music venues. With a rich and expansive history, today the venue still showcases distinguished and respected acts from all over the globe.
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Marie Parie Oui, Oui!
(Sep 20, 2009)
Marie Parie Oui, Oui!Tres petit but filled with eclectic clothing, jewelry, home decor, Marie Parie has French flair with a bohemian twist.
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Belgian Chocolatier Piron: The best Belgian Chocolate is as close as Evanston
(Jul 2, 2009)
Belgian Chocolatier Piron: The best Belgian Chocolate is as close as EvanstonHearts have been broken and won over the cocoa bean. One little taste of Belgian Chocolatier Piron will win your loyalty for a long, long time.
Events
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The 2010 Fall Throwback Series at the McHenry Outdoor Theater: Double features of modern cinema's finest
(Aug 29, 2010)
The 2010 Fall Throwback Series at the McHenry Outdoor Theater: Double features of modern cinema's finestDrive-in cinemas have been in decline for the past 30 years, but the ones remaining in Chicagoland have figured out a way to remain relevant. Beginning at the end of summer and concluding around the autumnal equinox, McHenry Outdoor Theater hosts six weekends of double feature cult films, ‘80s movies and themed-weekends to perpetuate the drive-in spirit.
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Milwaukee Summerfest
(Jun 24, 2010)
Milwaukee SummerfestAlthough it is still a small city, Milwaukee strikes it big with Summerfest.
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Vintage Baseball: Old school summer entertainment
(Jul 22, 2009)
Vintage Baseball: Old school summer entertainmentLeagues like Wisconsin's Eagle Diamonds are using historic uniforms, equipment and 1860's rules to recreate the beginnings of baseball, all with very entertaining results.
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The Bandits vs. The Flyers: a battle of the sexes
(May 22, 2009)
The Bandits vs. The Flyers: a battle of the sexesMen of the minor league take on Chicago's Women's slow-pitch softball team in what is billed as "The Battle of the Sexes."
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Chicago Philharmonic ends season with Mozart
(May 18, 2009)
Chicago Philharmonic ends season with MozartHear a little night music at Northwestern's Pick-Staiger Hall as the critically acclaimed Chicago Philharmonic wraps up its season with Mozart.
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Chicago Folk & Roots Festival hits town July 11-12
(May 14, 2009)
Chicago Folk & Roots Festival hits town July 11-12Whether it be a fiddle contest or the squeeze of an accordion, the Chicago Folk & Roots Festival offers great music from all cultures.
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Gordon Parks photos on exhibit at Northwestern
(Apr 27, 2009)
Gordon Parks photos on exhibit at NorthwesternNorthwestern University's The Mary and Leigh Block Museum presents the riveting black and white photographs of Gordon Parks in their newest exhibit; Bare Witness: Photographs by Gordon Parks.
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Long Grove Chocolate Fest: a sweet time May 1-3
(Apr 20, 2009)
Long Grove Chocolate Fest: a sweet time May 1-3This historic Illinois village attracts loads of sweets lovers with its annual festival dedicated to all things chocolate.
Breaking News
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Evanston aldermen consider chicken ordinance: coop-keepers to be grilled
(Aug 30, 2010)
Evanston aldermen consider chicken ordinance: coop-keepers to be grilledEvanston chicken owners are weary of keeping their secret cooped-up.
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TRANSIT, a new artist residency program on the move in Chicago
(Aug 26, 2010)
TRANSIT, a new artist residency program on the move in ChicagoA new kind of transient artist residency designed to "help artists go places" has been launched in Chicago's Logan Square.
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23 Arrested in Heroin Bust
(Aug 12, 2010)
23 Arrested in Heroin BustFederal authorities arrested 23 in Chicago after seizing $1.2 million worth of heroin.
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2 Men Lost in Lake Michigan
(Aug 6, 2010)
2 Men Lost in Lake MichiganAuthorities are looking for two lost swimmers in Lake Michigan.
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Fire Breaks Out in West Denver
(Aug 5, 2010)
Fire Breaks Out in West DenverA grass fire broke out burning up to 73 acres on the western edge of Denver.
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7 Puppies Dead after Flight
(Aug 4, 2010)
7 Puppies Dead after Flight7 puppies die after flight to Chicago O'Hare Airport.
Restaurants
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it's all good: A Coffee House That Lives Up To Its Name
(Aug 1, 2010)
it's all good: A Coffee House That Lives Up To Its NameThis great cafe located in what was once a 1930s gas station beat the odds and became a success. Don't worry, the owners reminded one another as they started the blueprints for their dream coffee house, its all good.
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Union Pizzeria: Fresh from the brick oven
(Jul 21, 2010)
Union Pizzeria: Fresh from the brick ovenUnion Pizzeria serves pizza the Italian way: a crunchy, thin crust topped with fresh ingredients.
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Bistro Bordeaux: Authentic French cuisine
(Jul 16, 2010)
Bistro Bordeaux: Authentic French cuisineFrom the butcher papered tables to Chef Frank Mnuk's interpretations, Bistro Bordeaux has earned the title as one of Chicago's top new restaurants. Even though it's in Evanston.
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Bridgeport Coffee House: A neighborhood hub
(Jul 8, 2010)
Bridgeport Coffee House: A neighborhood hubMore than a local cafe, Bridgeport Coffee House is a neighborhood hub that features jazz, bake sales and sometimes even a movie or two.
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Alterra At The Lake Cafe
(Jul 2, 2010)
Alterra At The Lake CafeLocated in one of Milwaukee's old pumping stations, Alterra At The Lake Cafe offers up not only coffee but live theater and a great view as well.
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BAT 17
(May 11, 2010)
BAT 17Lean and Mean homemade deli sandwiches, chopped salads and desserts only found in dreams make up the menu at Evanston's Benson Avenue Tavern.
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Sobelman's Pub and Grill boasts Milwaukee's best burger
(Apr 8, 2010)
Sobelman's Pub and Grill boasts Milwaukee's best burgerMade from Black Angus, grass-fed beef, Sobelman's offers single or multi-patti, towering burgers that will make this Milwaukee favorite tops.
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Karl Ratzsch's in Milwaukee Brings German Food to the Midwest.
(Oct 14, 2009)
Karl Ratzsch's in Milwaukee Brings German Food to the Midwest.Milwaukee, once a thriving community of German immigrants remains the place for some of the best German food in the country. Karl Ratzsch's tops the list.
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It's the sauce and more at Hecky's World Famous Barbecue
(Oct 7, 2009)
It's the sauce and more at Hecky's World Famous BarbecueForget Memphis. The world's best barbecue is at Hecky's in Evanston. That's right. Evanston. Ah, the sweet smell of bbq success!
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Moody's Pub: The place to go for a "bleu" cheese burger.
(Oct 7, 2009)
Moody's Pub: The place to go for a "bleu" cheese burger.Not only does Moody's serve the best hamburgers in Chicago, it has a great outdoor beer garden in the summer and a fire place graced interior in the winter.
