Monthly Archives: January 2009

Chicago & National Thrift Week

Posted on January 21, 2009 by chiweekendfun

Back before America went through 2 world wars and weathered the Great Depression, there was an annual National Thrift Week that people participated in. I had never heard of this trend before and none of my relatives had ever mentioned … Continue reading →

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Happy Valentine’s Day Romantic Ideas in Chicago

Posted on January 20, 2009 by chiweekendfun

In the past I have been very anti-valentine’s day, but now that I am engaged I am more ambivalent about it. If people want to get together on Valentine’s Day in Chicago and make love rather than war or money, it … Continue reading →

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Martin Luther King Jr Day Holiday Chicago

Posted on January 16, 2009 by chiweekendfun

There are several events going on for Martin Luther King day in Chicago this year on Monday January 19th. It is even more special that Barack Obama is being Inaugurated as the first Black president of the United States on … Continue reading →

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