Chicagoans Speak Out About Shopping on Thanksgiving
From Christkindlemarket in Chicago, we see what people are thinking about Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and rushing the season.
Unique Northwest Side Trade Store Offers More than Second Hand Clothing
Wicker Park’s Buffalo Exchange isn’t just a trade store that offers second hand clothes but also jewelry, hats, and bags. It is a unique hot spot for many shoppers who want good merchandise for a better price.
Creating a Fashion Movement
From a phrase to a logo, and now, to a movement, No Manches Clothing Company wants to use its T-shirts to empower the Pilsen neighborhood. And this new vision, which was developed by four young Latino men, is already taking its effect as one local resident said, “I don’t wear T-shirts, but I wear his.”
All Aboard for Dating for Nerds Travel-Themed Party
Tell single life to hit the road with other brainy bachelors and bachelorettes at a travel-themed Dating for Nerds Friday, June 28 from 7-10 p.m. at Rebel Bar & Grill (3462 N. Clark St.). Indulge your wanderlust during a Highway of Love icebreaker where guests map out geeky destinations. Take a journey of the heart […]
“Diamond in the rough” folk art in Pilsen
Walking down the streets of Pilsen, it is common for one to come across many Mexican restaurants and varying trinket stores, each as authentic as the next. On 18th Street, Efrain Loza owns and manages Artesanias D’Mexico, a Mexican folk art and retail store. He brings the products directly from 14 different states in Mexico. […]
Little Village skate shop gives kids a place to hang out, learn a new sport
Jamie Duran had an epiphany one day at a family gathering: his life needed a purpose. Unemployed, the 35-year-old Duran wanted to offer something new to his community, something that would encourage kids to approach a new hobby. And he needed a new hobby too. Duran proposed the idea of opening a family skate shop […]
Rogers Park vintage shop transports treasures back to the future
Lost Eras, 1511 W. Howard St., is a vintage and costume store located in Rogers Park. In this video, owner Charlotte Walters describes what to expect to find inside this unique shop.
Common Ground leader uses experiences to help LGBQT youth
As he walks across the room to dig out the old photos from his book bag, Cameron Spiegel hesitates for a moment. He is not the same person in those pictures. He grasps them, holding them tight to his chest as if he is reminiscing about the person he once was. Or perhaps he does not […]
‘Blues Session’ at Buddy Guy’s offered for student musicians
Next month, noted blues musician, educator and scholar, Fernando Jones will present Blues Session at Buddy Guy’s Legends, 700 S. Wabash Ave. Blues Session is a three hour blues training camp for musicians between 11- and 14 years old, and will be capped off by a rare solo show by Jones. The Blues Session is […]
Nike’s New Campout Policy & Chicago Sneaker Culture
For sneaker collectors, camping out for their pair of shoes is a tradition that’s been going on for years. But with all the violence happening during sneaker releases, that tradition is slowly coming to an end. “Camping out is a staple in the sneaker game for me”, said Southern Illinois student Sean Poshka. “Now that […]
Close Ups: Lincoln Square’s RavensGoods
Typing RavensGoods into Yelp, one will find reviews that say, “This is my go-to shop for gifts for friends,” “Adorable store, great prices!” and “lovely addition to the neighborhood.” A charming vintage boutique just a block away from the Brown Line stop at Damen, RavensGoods is a local novelty store that sells items ranging from […]
Next Fashion Goes to the Dogs
Fashion went to the dogs, or at least benefitted dogs and pets in general at this show. The choruses of barking and cooing from attendees, a few of them dogs — or should I say models — erupting at Tuesday’s Next Fashion Chicago show wasn’t the only thing that added a touch of crudeness to […]
Oct. 15: 7th Annual Logan Square Harvest Dinner
On Monday, Oct. 15, you can enjoy food from the buffet, bid on goods and services from local businesses at the silent auction, and enjoy musical entertainment provided by neighborhood performers at the 7th Annual Logan Square Harvest Dinner! Join us for an all-ages neighborhood gathering that celebrates the harvest season. Enjoy a buffet dinner sampling […]
Rico Music & Art Center: A Lesson in Learning Located In Irving Park
When inquired about Rico’s Music & Art shop’s mission statement, a silent man handed over a single piece of paper. The title in bold read, “why learn music?” The reasons why were simple: it is science, math, history, physical education, a foreign language and finally, most of all, it is an art. Rico’s Music & […]
Uptown’s Grind: The Heart of Chicago’s Skateboarding Scene
No matter how many times they come crashing down onto the pavement, they always get back up. These are the skaters of Wilson Skate Park. Roughly a half-acre space located off of Wilson Avenue next to the Lakefront Trail in the Uptown neighborhood, Wilson Skate Park is home to a majority of Chicago’s skateboarding population. […]
When Fashion Steps Out
Our reporter visits sneaker store, Succezz, which opened three years ago to see how things are going.
Honest Meal Project at Green City Market
Looking to lose weight the healthy way? Kendall College chef-instructor Dana Cox will tell you how she lost 50 pounds by consuming only foods grown on family farms—no processed foods. Cox will host the “Honest Meal Project” at the Green City Market’s Locavore Picnic Supper at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum on Wednesday, September 21st […]
Push for 100 Miles of Chicago Neighborhood Bikeways Begins
This is really a good initiative. The “cycle track” approach has increased bike commuting in New York City, especially among women because it doesn’t feel like you are out there taking on traffic with your own body. Read about the project as it is planned for Chicago, and get involved. Everyone should feel safe on […]
