May Day Immigration March Set for this Thursday
Wednesday April 30, 2008
Activists seeking to legalize immigration and dedicated to achieving a host of other rights will march this Thursday, May 1. The starting point is at Union Park, near Ashland and ... Read More
Tickets on Sale Today for Great Chicago Places and Spaces Tours
Tuesday April 29, 2008
Tickets for behind-the-scenes tours and insiders' takes on many of Chicago's architectural gems go on sale online today at noon as part of the upcoming Great Chicago Places and Spaces ... Read More
Best of May - Looptopia to Gospel Music Fest
Monday April 28, 2008
May comes in like an event lion with Wine Enthusiast's Toast of the Town on Thursday night and Looptopia running from dusk to dawn beginning Friday evening. Find all of ... Read More
Do you Want to Perform at One of Chicago's Fests?
Monday April 28, 2008
Think you've got what it takes to perform at the Taste of Chicago or Blues Fest or one of the city's other premiere summer events?
The City of Chicago's Mayor's ... Read More
Weekend Picks: Artropolis, Baladina Egyptian Dance, Margaret Cho, and More
Friday April 25, 2008
Unbelievable amounts of great art viewing opportunities pour into town this weekend. Take your fair share.
Artropolis at The Merchandise Mart
Baladina Egyptian Dance's "Pendulum" at Historic Portage Park Theatre
Margaret Cho at ... Read More
Wrigleyville to Bronzeville: Chicago Marathon 2008 Registration Now Open
Wednesday April 23, 2008
UPDATE: The registration for the Chicago Marathon is now closed. The 45,000 participant cap has been met.
Registration for the Chicago Marathon, which will be held on Sunday, October 12, ... Read More
Earth Day 2008 - If You're a Cynic
Tuesday April 22, 2008
If you're a cynic about this feel-good, earth-friendly, re-think your consumption, green the planet holiday, you are:
a) Not Alone
b) Not Unjustified
c) Not Helping
Or, maybe you are helping. But at the ... Read More
Chicago Magazine Names Best New Restaurants for 2008
Sunday April 20, 2008
Chicago Magazine's May issue names 21 restaurants as the year's best new entries to our dining landscape.
The honored restaurants are located in the city and across the suburbs. Here's who ... Read More
Happy Passover - Resources for You
Friday April 18, 2008
Cheers to our Jewish friends celebrating Passover this weekend, beginning Saturday night, April 19 and running through April 27. Here are some resources to help you enjoy your holiday ... Read More
Greening the Dog
Thursday April 17, 2008
Getting greener is definitely on my mind these days, but I must say I'm taking baby steps. More vinegar, less Windex. Screwed those funky spiral, low energy light bulbs in ... Read More
Should the Chicago Police have Killed the Roscoe Village Cougar?
Tuesday April 15, 2008
What if You Can't Pay the Taxes you Owe and USPS Tax Mailing Tips
Monday April 14, 2008
Staring down the tax man? I hear you.
What if you can't pay the taxes you owe? and other really pertinent questions are answered by About.com's Guide to Tax Time, ... Read More
100 Years - The Cubs, Garfield Park Conservatory, and Look Who Else
Friday April 11, 2008
The Cubs' infamous 100th anniversary is on every north sider's mind this season, but Garfield Park Conservatory turns 100 this weekend, too. I love thinking about the staying power of ... Read More
Chicago Park District Summer Online Registration Begins Monday, April 21
Tuesday April 8, 2008
The Chicago Park District's online registration for the best summer camp deal in town and a host of other great outdoor activities opens on Monday, April 21 at 9am. Program ... Read More
First Place White Sox Open Today - Free Car Flags and Magnets!
Monday April 7, 2008
With a forecast for sun and a high of 60, the Sox will open today against the Minnesota Twins at home at 3:05 p.m. All fans at the game will ... Read More
New: April Events, Blues Fest, Chinatown Photos, John Hancock Observatory
Thursday April 3, 2008
Hey, there's new content you may find of interest on the site:
Find ways to fool around in April with April Events and Things to Do
It's never too early to plan ... Read More
Race to the Taste of Chicago Registration Now Open
Thursday April 3, 2008
Run calories off. Put food in. Or, vice versa.For you exercising types, the annual Race to the Taste of Chicago 5K and 2 Mile Walk registration is now open. The ... Read More
Futures Not Funerals
Thursday April 3, 2008
The mounting loss of our city's school children is staggering and heartbreaking. More than 50 have been killed in the last two school years. The Chicago Tribune's coverage of the ... Read More