Category Archives: Hyde Park

Hyde Park, Chicago

Chicago Willowbrook, Hillside, Fireside, 10 Pin, Tivoli and Brunswick Bowling Alleys

Posted on February 6, 2009 by chiweekendfun

I realized about 7 years ago that bowling was enjoying a resurgence in popularity when all my friends were spending their weekends in rented shoes at bowling alleys in Chicago. I was surprised to see two bowling alleys packed this … Continue reading →

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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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Refinance your Chicago Mortgage while Interest Rates are Low

Posted on January 16, 2009 by chiweekendfun

With the Fed lowering the interest rate to effectively 0% a few weeks back we have all been waiting to see how the consumer mortgage rates will be affected in Chicago. Both the city and suburbs have been affected by the … Continue reading →

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