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80 Sips Challenge Chicago

by Jessica Mlinaric / February 5, 2011January 6, 2025

Game on Chicago, it’s wine time.

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Chicago, Culture

Street Style: Halsted & Webster

by Jessica Mlinaric / February 4, 2011January 6, 2017

A stylish take on snowy weather gear.

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Chicago, Culture

Street Scene: Snowdozing

by Jessica Mlinaric / February 2, 2011January 6, 2017

The morning after the craziest snowfall I’ve seen in my life.

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Chicago, Culture

80 Sips Challenge Chicago Kickoff

by Jessica Mlinaric / January 17, 2011January 6, 2025

Bottlenotes is serving up a challenge to Chicago oenophiles.

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Chicago, Culture

DMK Burger Bar

by Jessica Mlinaric / January 3, 2011January 6, 2025

You’ll want to make time for burger night in Lakeview.

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Fine Dining at P.O.S.H.

by Jessica Mlinaric / December 5, 2010January 6, 2017

This vintage boutique takes you back to a time when table settings mattered.

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Chicago Holiday Markets

by Jessica Mlinaric / December 3, 2010January 6, 2017

Support the community of uniquely talented craftspeople in Chicago this holiday.

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Chicago, Culture

Chicago Humanities Festival

by Jessica Mlinaric / October 22, 2010January 6, 2017

Maybe it’s the humanities-nerd in me, but this year’s selection of events is enthralling.

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[Whirly] Ballin

by Jessica Mlinaric / October 19, 2010January 6, 2017

It’s like basketball meets jai alai or bumper cars meets lacrosse.

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Chicago, Culture

Uptown Poetry Slamming

by Jessica Mlinaric / October 10, 2010January 6, 2017

Finger snaps for the home of the poetry slam.

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