September 2011
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Coming soon: CTA to install tracker screens at 400 bus shelters
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The Southern Mac and Cheese Truck: All y'all... →
thesouthernmac:
Our restaurant, The Southern, is hosting an art show - “The Southern Moonshine Art Fest.” It’s going to be up on our sheltered rooftop patio on Oct. 12, and it’s 100% free, both to attend and participate. We’re currently looking for more artists who want a table to showcase and sell their work….
“You don’t just live for yourself and your family alone. You’ve got to also live...”
– Dr. Ramanathan Raju, CEO of the Cook County Health and Hospitals System (via fromtheboss)
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REVIEW: Dolce's Pizzeria & Wine Bar
The location:
15 W. Quincy St. - Westmont, IL | (630) 663-0401
The setting:
It’s small and intimate, with seating for 44 inside and another dozen spaces outside facing the downtown train station. The bar faces a wall-mounted TV in the middle of the open kitchen tuned in to the Food Network. The vibe is very casual, with exposed brick walls, no table cloths and the...
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Follow MADE IN CHICAGO. A new blog focusing on... →
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Sizzler’s back!: The steakhouse chain plans to open 18 locations in the Chicago area over the next five years, part of a nationwide effort to breathe life into a brand that, until recently, has done more fizzling than sizzling.
Photo: Kerry Kramp, CEO of Sizzler USA Credit: Sizzler
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‘10 things’: Still coming up with plans for the weekend? Check out our top 10 suggestions.
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REVIEW: Topaz Cafe
The location:
780 Village Center Drive - Burr Ridge, IL | (630) 654-1616
The setting:
Who knew that Burr Ridge had such cool shopping? The Village Center is a lifestyle retail complex with some unusual flourishes, such as a Barbara’s Bookstore and a Kohler Spa, both across the street from this soaring space big enough to seat more than 100, both inside and on a patio at a key...
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“You can learn [business] in the classroom or the real world. If you learn it in...”
– Troy Henikoff, CEO of Excelerate
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From Chicago Magazine—
A pricey roller coaster ride: A look at the number of area homes sold for $1 million or more
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“It is very, very hard to be an entrepreneur, because unlike going into the...”
– J. B. Pritzker, managing partner of The Pritzker Group (via fromtheboss)
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Geek love: In an uncertain economy, women choose brains over brawn.
Photo: Groupon Inc.’s Daniel Kibblesmith, 27, appeared on an episode of “Millionaire Matchmaker.” Credit: Jeff Altman
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Chicago is the most caffeinated city in America. →
youvegotemal:
I’ve never had more assurance that I picked the right city to live in :)
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Uphill battle: Hope has given way to uncertainty for President Obama’s re-election campaign, the result of a dramatic fall in the president’s popularity, a persistently lousy economy and an administration that has been less transformative than promised.
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Marathon moolah: The Bank of America Chicago Marathon kicks $171.5 million into the Chicago economy, according to a study by the Regional Economics Applications Laboratory at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
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Chicago food trucks’ new twist: their own permanent restaurants — Some of Chicago’s most popular food trucks are giving rise to new restaurants around the city.
Credit: The Southern Mac & Cheese Truck
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‘10 things’: Still looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our top 10 suggestions.
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REVIEW: Bistro Voltaire
The location:
226 W. Chicago Ave. | (312) 265-0911
The setting:
Hollywood couldn’t have scripted it better: a romantic, 50-seat French brasserie on a blustery, rainy weekday. Pan across the high tin ceiling, black-and-white tile floor, dark red banquettes and walls lined with black-and-white photos of famous French and Chicago authors.
The food:
Some of the best finds are...
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Defying the slide: Unique features, ideal location and right price enable lucky few to sell home for more than they paid
Photo: Devera Hayes and Eric Sucharski bought this Hinsdale home last summer for about $1.23 million. This summer, it sold for just under $1.26 million. Credit: Erik Unger
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Tales from the job-search trenches (Part 3/3): Freshly minted lawyers face tightest market since the ’90s.
Women executives pick from new palette for nail polish: Lavender, aqua and turquoise are in; red, pink and beige are out — at least for some fashion-conscious businesswomen.
Photo credit: jerine / Flickr
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Solo law practices nearly double as job market remains tight (Part 2/3): Freshly minted lawyers face tightest market since the ’90s.
Photo: Attorneys Eric Rakoczy, left, and Phillip Brigham share an office at 4007 N. Broadway. Credit: Stephen J. Serio
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I Know Chicago: Explore Chicago on FourSquare! →
iknowchicago:
Chicago-themed Foursquare Badges from Explore Chicago now make checking-in even more fun!
There are now 4 badges:
Windy City Badge
Discover hidden gems in neighborhoods throughout the city, check in at 5 of the locations to unlock this badass badge
1. Dat Donut in Chatham and…
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What to do if you're laid off →
latimes:
If the bad news comes your way, consider these five tips.
“Mentors are there to bounce ideas off and to give you insights. They’re not...”
– Magnus Greaves, CEO of TheCashFlow (via fromtheboss)
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New law grads have degrees, but not jobs (Part 1/3): Freshly minted lawyers face the tightest market since the 90’s.
Photo: Jami Zehr, who graduated from Loyola University Chicago School of Law in 2009, got a second job after her student loans came due. Credit: Stephen J. Serio
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Mancow’s return (VIDEO): Mancow Muller will be back on the air in Chicago next month after a year-and-a-half hiatus, now that tiny WJJG-AM/1530 has picked up his show. Lisa Leiter caught up with him at his studio to talk about his return and the future of radio.
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Rosie O'Donnell moving to Lakeview →
absurdlakefront:
Weird. I wonder if I will ever see her around the neighborhood.
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Making your business rock — A new approach to creativity in the workplace (VIDEO): Songwriter Peter Himmelman is best known for performing on stage. These days, he’s adding office conference rooms to his repertoire. See how Mr. Himmelman is working with businesses to unleash their creativity using songwriting techniques.
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“10 Things To Do This Weekend”
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