Monthly Archives: February 2008

ComEd Refund, Credit, or Money Back to Consumers?

Posted on February 28, 2008 by chiweekendfun

I just got a message forwarded to my entire office about Com Ed giving customers back credits from 2007 usage costs because of a second rate hike of 22% in January 2008. (the first rate hike of 22% was in January 2007, this … Continue reading →

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New Oprah Winfrey Retail Store Opens in Chicago

Posted on February 27, 2008 by chiweekendfun

We have all watched Oprah Winfrey turn a daytime talk show into a mega billion dollar business over the past 20 years and also launch movies, theater and a flagship magazine. Why wouldn’t Oprah be able to open her own … Continue reading →

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Chicago American Girl Place Store Closing and Moving Downtown

Posted on February 26, 2008 by chiweekendfun

I just read that the very popular American Girl Store near Michigan Avenue in Chicago is closing and moving! The Chicago American Girl Place Store at 111 East Chicago Avenue will close its doors it will re-open at Water Tower Place … Continue reading →

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