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August Festivals in Chicago Lollapalooza and more…

Chicago Festivals happening in AUGUST 2010. Plan ahead now for the month of August. Its your last chance to take some vacation time, get out to meet friends at the festivals and hopefully get a little tan without getting burnt to a crisp. The weather is hot and humid now in Chicago, remember your sunscreen, [...]

Farmer’s Markets Listings Chicago

From May 1 through October 31st each year Chicago has a vibrant range of fresh locally grown produce available at the weekly farmer’s markets across the city of Chicago.  This is a great way to get better quality produce and foods that are fresher because they are grown locally and sometimes also organically. These outdoor markets are [...]

Chicago Celebrity News

If you can’t get your fill of celebrity news from the Tribune and Sun Times there are always blogs to fill the void. I was never one to buy a People Magazine because it was pointless gossip but now that PerezHilton has changed the gossip world by publishing all the news in a reader friendly [...]

The Purple Pig Restaurant

I saw the signs in the window for The Purp ple Pig opening on Michigan Avenue months ago (and their giant Time Out Chicago Ad plastered in the window staring into my building’s offices) and all I could tell from across the street was that it looked new and trendy. I was curious about The Purple [...]

Chicago Auto Show 2010

The Chicago Auto Show opens this weekend! This is one of my favorite yearly events in Chicago and it is cheap, convenient and fun for the whole family. McCormick Place will host the Chicago Auto Show from Friday February 12 through Sunday February 21st. Tickets are $11 at the door, ($7 for seniors and $7 [...]