Story by Mandy Treccia Oct. 6, 2008 – As reporters from media outlets from across the country headed to St. Louis, Mo.,Thursday to cover the first vice presidential debate, they faced a debate of their own: whether to take free food and beer from Anheuser-Busch. A hospitality tent, open for several hours before the 8...
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Story by Esther J. Cepeda of 600 Words and Pregunta Del Dia Sept. 19, 2008 – Look around the office — the work landscape has changed dramatically in the last ten years. You’ve got Mary yakking with Laqueesha about what was on Oprah yesterday and Mario discussing Sunday’s Bears game with John, while Maalik,...
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DuSable Museum of African American History – Give the People What They Need: Good Greens Festival 2008: Eat to Live With all the city's farmers markets and various other grocery outlets around, it's hard to imagine that many Chicagoans live in “food deserts,” or areas where fresh fruits and veggies are scarce. Congressman Bobby L. Rush recently...
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August 15, 2008 Story by Alexandra Sheckler Nearly everywhere you turn you’re facing another copycat business where skinny vanilla lattes (hold the whipped cream) and cookie-cutter sweets conquer tired taste buds. Just when it seems like originality has drowned in the sea of corporate businesses, Molly’s Cupcakes prevails. What sets Molly’s Cupcakes apart from...
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Submitted on Wed, 04/09/2008 – 23:17. Story by Maegan Onafuye Located in the south loop of Chicago on 614 S. Wabash Ave. near Harrison is Tamarind. Tamarind specializes in curries, noodle dishes, teriyaki and sush Tamarind is a very calm restaurant that has Bamboo music playing softly as you dine. As you sit down...
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Submitted on Wed, 04/09/2008 – 23:09. Bella Bacino’s in LaGrange has a great variety of food. I’ve not had a chance to go there for breakfast or lunch yet, but the dinner was supberb. There were so many choices. (Check them out!) My boyfriend and I ended up splitting a red bell pepper cream...
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Submitted on Wed, 04/09/2008 – 23:04. Story by Molly Mack If grease and satisfaction are on your food agenda, My Pie Pizzeria is the place to go. Found near the corner of Clark and Fullerton, My Pie is a place that cannot be missed. The store’s front sticks out amongst the Subways and Indian...
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Submitted on Wed, 04/09/2008 – 23:03. Story by Matt Andrews The Billy Goat restaurant has been a major part of Chicago fast food history. There are many different locations around the Chicago land area. The one I usually go to is the one located at 330 S. Wells St. The location of it is...
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Submitted on Sun, 07/08/2007 – 23:01. Story by Adam Colmone Southport neighborhood residents in Lakeview will be without a main grocery store for almost 18 months starting in spring 2008. That’s when the Jewel at 3630 N. Southport Ave. will be torn down and replaced with a new and bigger Jewel-Osco store. At about...
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Submitted on Tue, 06/26/2007 – 14:05. Story by Becky Schlikerman On Chicago Avenue in West Town, the Swim Cafe’s pool-blue colors contrast with the bustling street. This independent coffee shop offers people a place to relax, work and socialize. Located across the street from the Ida Crown Natatorium in Eckhart Park, the swimming-pool-themed shop...
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