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From Jennifer Roche, for About.com

March 2008 Chicago Events - Guide Picks

Friday February 29, 2008
Everyone's a wee bit Irish around St. Patrick's Day in Chicago, yet there are many more March 2008 events to enjoy, too. Find the top choices here. Image Courtesy of ... Read More

A Double Bill I Never Thought I'd See

Wednesday February 27, 2008
Jam Productions announced that Koko Taylor will be opening for Styx at Chicago's Vic Theatre on Monday, April 14, 2008. Tickets are on sale now.

Local Chicago Public School Council Applications Due on March 12

Tuesday February 26, 2008
It's election season, so why not run for a seat on the site-based management team of your local Chicago Public School? Applications for parents and community members who want to ... Read More

Weekend Picks: International Dog Show, Oscars, Restaurant Week

Thursday February 21, 2008
FRIDAY, Feb 22 Chicago's Restaurant Week Opens Get out, Eat up, Wait for Spring This Friday through Friday, Feb 29 Featuring Pre-fixe menus around the city Check at OpenTable.com for Reservations and Participating Restaurants SATURDAY, Feb ... Read More

Chicago Park District Registration Opens Monday, February 25

Thursday February 21, 2008
The Chicago Park District's vast and affordable spring programs open for online registration this coming Monday, February 25 at 9 a.m. Savvy signer-uppers know to be online at about 8:50 ... Read More

Beyond Dramamine: Need a Travel Doctor?

Wednesday February 20, 2008
Northwestern Memorial Physicians Group offers travelers a service designed to keep you healthy while you travel. Schedule an appointment to review your needs and get necessary immunizations or pre-travel care ... Read More

Running Down a Good Pancake

Monday February 18, 2008
Illinois Pancakes hunts down pancakes, flapjacks, waffles and more in the Land of Lincoln. Check out their homegrown blog of breakfast advice and our Great Chicago Restaurants for Breakfast. © Jennifer ... Read More

Contemplation: Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool Photos

Sunday February 17, 2008
I thought it might be nice to have some peaceful images to consider in the aftermath of this week's terrible shootings in DeKalb. The Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool is ... Read More

Once Again, an Unspeakable Tragedy in our Midst

Thursday February 14, 2008
On the heels of the horrendous Tinley Park slayings of five innocent women at an area Lane Bryant store, another tragic story is unfolding at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, ... Read More

Weekend Picks: Lumpen Art Auction, Hopper, Homer & Warhol, Violinist Joshua Bell

Thursday February 14, 2008
FRIDAY, February 15 VERSION>08 Dark Matter Annual Silent Art Auction Fundraiser Co-Prosperity Sphere 3219 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL (773) 837.0145 7pm to Midnight All works, like those donated by artist Aron Gent whose work ... Read More

Revisiting the Site of the St. Valentine's Day Massacre

Thursday February 14, 2008
This innocuous tree at right is what is now at the site where the St.Valentine's Day Massacre occurred on this date in 1929. It's at 2122 N. Clark Street in ... Read More

Regretting an Error, um, Like Big Time

Wednesday February 13, 2008
Hey, I just discovered that I had an incorrect link in my guide to Candidate Endorsements and Voting Guide for last week's Super Tuesday Illinois primaries. It has since been ... Read More

Variation on a Chicago Snow Tradition

Wednesday February 13, 2008
On Monday, I stumbled across this Chinatown variation of the Chicago tradition where you shovel out your parking space on a public street and mark it with a lawn chair ... Read More

Access Chicago, It's Easy (Unless it's Snowing and Really Cold)

Monday February 11, 2008
The City of Chicago, in cooperation with the Open Doors Organization, recently released a brochure to help disabled residents and visitors access the city more easily. The guide features tips ... Read More

Weekend Picks: Chinese New Year, Lady Vera Pizza Delivery, Folk Music

Thursday February 7, 2008
FRIDAY, Feb 8 48th Annual U. of Chicago Folk Festival Runs through Sunday, Feb 10 Mandel Hall, 1131 East 57th Street, Chicago, IL (On the corner of University Avenue and East 57th Street) 8 p.m. ... Read More

Obama-Rama and McCain Train Take Illinois

Tuesday February 5, 2008
As expected, Barack Obama and John McCain have won the Illinois primary. And, if you didn't click through on that previous sentence, you're missing the Chicago Sun-Times' helpful home page ... Read More

Illinois Endorsements and Voter Guides

Sunday February 3, 2008
In Illinois, and especially Chicago, political endorsements are, well, political. But, don't let that prevent you from doing a little homework and deciding for yourself.Find out who leading media and ... Read More

Happy Super Bowl Sunday

Sunday February 3, 2008
It's not quite the same when the Bears aren't in it, is it? But, a good time might still be had by all. Here are some XLII resources for you: All ... Read More

"That Maniac Took a Piece of us All"

Saturday February 2, 2008
Those were the words spoken by Jennifer Hudek, the sister-in-law of social worker Carrie Hudek Chiuso, who was shot and killed today at a Lane Bryant store in south suburban ... Read More

Snow Help: School Closings, O'Hare and Midway Delays, Shelter

Friday February 1, 2008
Oh my. This is a quite a dump. Here are some helpful weather resources for you: Chicago, IL Weather Essentials: Find the links to the official emergency school closing center, O'Hare ... Read More

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