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A Potluck Entry on a Saturday

Today, Aidan headed back to Ohio to spend the rest of the summer with my mom. After that, he will go on a trip to Phoenix with his dad, and then he starts kindergarten. Seems like yesterday he was moving in for the summer. I keep expecting to hear him calling for me and asking for more Froot…

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Big bills hit Prairie Avenue tower residents

This July, Julie Marburger owes the property manager of her condominium building at 1717 S. Prairie a check totaling $5,226.

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Chesney on PBS “Soundstage” this Week

Kenny Chesney will appear on the PBS show “Soundstage” this week (check your local listings here). The Chicago Tribune has the details: Kenny Chesney doesn’t wear make-up for just anyone. But one April night in Chicago, it was a must. The country superstar was on the Northwest Side of the…

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Gary Vay ner chuk

Gary Vay ner chuk August 2nd, 2008 by Fred Went to see Gary Vaynerchuck at the threadless store on north broadway. It was nice cause he did a show on the spot and a Q&A. What sucked was the fact that I left my copy of his book at home. figuring I could buy one at the signing, I didn’t stop at…

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USA02 - Altra parte del viaggio

02:32: Ovviamente, ci hanno detto una stronzata. Non solo abbiamo perso un volo che partiva da NY alle 20:40 — quando c’avevano assicurato che lo avremmo potuto prendere, a parziale ricompensa delle tre ore di ritardo — ma non ci sono più voli fino a domattina. Ci lamentiamo per…

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A “model” Sports Reporter

It never fails, people out there are just making it harder and harder for me,(and other respectable female sports reporters) to be taken seriously. First of all, let me give a big thanks to ESPN’s Erin Andrews. I read a column today about Andrews’ little modeling show in the Cubs Clubhouse.…

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Bernie Mac hospitalized for phuemonia

Comedian Bernie Mac has been hospitalized in Chicago for pneumonia. The 50-year-old comedian is responding well to treatment and should be released soon. His publicist Danica Smith says the pneumonia isn’t related to an inflammatory lung disease that Mac also has. That condition has been in…

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Beaching Two Whales

Beaching Two Whales August 2nd, 2008 In which our heroes discuss such topics as how the Cubs were able to beach both whales, sweep the Brew Crew, the Cards, read an e-mail, discuss how Alex may be a gypsy, Brett Favre, the Bears, and much much more! e-mail at chitownloucrew@gmail.com

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Nyarko’s first goal fuels Fire victory

Nyarko’s first goal fuels Fire victory Posted in Chicago Fire by Kathryn L. Knapp on August 2nd, 2008 No Comments Patrick Nyarko scored early to give the Chicago Fire a 1-0 lead, and their stout defense held firm the rest of the way for an eventual victory against Chivas USA in front of an…

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Molly's Cupcakes - Lincoln Park - Chicago, IL 60614

chocolate chip cookies super-moist, brown-butter frosting cupcake

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Chicago Theater News - think fast…

The Jeff Awards Committee (Chicago’s version of Broadway’s Tony Awards) has made changes for the next awards cycle, and will now only give out one award for each Non-Equity Jeff Award category (save for “New Work” and “New Adaptation”). Due to high ticket demands, the…

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The Aims of Education

Pippin tries to explain what a liberal education at the U of C means.

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Major League Roundup: With Sabathia’s Arm, Brewers Find Footing

Major League Roundup: With Sabathia’s Arm, Brewers Find Footing National League, Chicago Cubs, Milwaukee Brewers, Baseball Comments (0) The Brewers equaled a club record with their ninth straight road win, leaving them four games behind the Cubs in the National League Central. @ August…

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What a difference 28 years make

Big O. recycled the famous question to voters of 1980 in a talk in St. Petersburg, Florida: “The first thing I want to do, Florida, is just ask you a very simple question: Do you think that you are better off now than you were four years ago or eight years ago?” But Reagan did not ask [...]

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Chivas USA vs Chicago Fire from USA Major Soccer League Live Football

Chivas USA vs Chicago Fire from USA Major Soccer League Live Football

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Chicago Internet Retailer Conference & Exhibition

BIG…and getting bigger That sums up both e-retailing and the world’s largest e-retailing show, the Internet Retailer Conference & Exhibition. This year’s event was 24% larger than last year’s, and discussion at the show focused on the key to online sales growth: delighting the…

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Lollapalooza From the Waist Up

A wholly unscientific study of what’s covering the tops of Lollapalooza-goers… Generally more vintage tees, less tie dye and headbands (sorry MGMT), way less day glo shades than in NYC. Here’s what else is out there. Band t-shirts spotted: Rage Against the Machine - 15+ Wilco - 4 …

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Romantic Fall Ambiance…

…With Partylite Candle Accessories For Your Fall Wedding! Are you obsessed with Partylite like I am?  Or maybe you’re just obsessed with finding the coolest fall inspiration for your fabulous fall wedding!  Either way - you must take a look at their new fall catalog.  Here are just a…

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Ork Design

freelance arm of the owner of ORK POSTERS - web, print jenny beorkrem - 773.263.4294

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A little bit of heaven

From the one and only Chris at Wrigley Field. Yes I'm jealous!http://www.myspace.com/truthpost http://www.hockeydino.com

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De Cero

Chicago Nighttime Originally uploaded by Suzi EdwardsOne of the best things about Chicago is the easy access to a great Margarita and exceptional Mexican food. I can be as relentless as an anteater in my pursuit of a well made cocktail. I had been in Chicago for less than three hours before I…

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Essex Two

small chicago based design consultancy - mostly print - identity, annual reports, publications nancy and joseph essex - 773.489.1400

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Lollapalooza From The Waist Down

A wholly unscientific study of the bottom half of Lollapalooza fans: 60% - cargo shorts (sorry hipsters, they’re not going away) 20% - vintage/thrift store shorts 15% - skinny hipster shorts 5% - 1970s NBA-style short shorts (Dr. J would be proud) .000000000001% - a kilt

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Mary Landrieu LA Heather Mizeur MD Walter Mondale MN Rick Stafford MN John

Mary Landrieu LA Heather Mizeur MD Walter Mondale MN Rick Stafford MN John August 3rd, 2008 12:13 am Rtd tab a hover background transparent urlhttp media. SS Juan Uribe started his second consecutive game on Tuesday, after he missed the previous four with a sore left side. Loaiza’s decreased…

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BRAINFOREST

Chicago deisgn, advertising, and marketing firm - print, identity, interactive, motion, branding - and sustainable approach!

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Michael Jordan 32 pts: ‘92 playoffs, Bulls vs Knicks, game 3

Michael Jordan was a man on a mission. He scored 32 points on 12 of 24 shooting and the Bulls won game three, 94-86. Scottie Pippen scored 26 for Chicago and Patrick Ewing paced the Knicks with 27. Click to watch the video »

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We Saw A Sign...

...on a Christian academy in Arlington Heights, Illinois yesterday that said: JESUS CHRIST IS KING! So now that we've suddenly discovered that our cat is Jesus Christ, we figured it was about time we got headin' back to Switzerland so we can show him some love. It's approaching 7 p.m. in…

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Roseland Institute for Positive Development

Roseland Institute for Positive Development

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Chicago Fire vs Chivas USA Live MLS 8/2/2008

Watch Chicago Fire vs Chivas USA live in the Major League Soccer as the home side is trying to close the gap on the leaders in their Eastern Conference. They are confident on their task in this live soccer match on TV and online as they have put together a strong unbeaten run of five matches.…

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a5

located in chicago - all inclusive -strategy, design, advertising, interactive, packaging, events, publications and pr firm. big plus for sustainability! some uofi alums currently work there - pat doran 312.706.2525

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CULTUR@. Jokerosa Batmania

di Nicoletta Salata Ci sono film in cui non c’è una sola storia. Il regista Christopher Nolan già in Prestige aveva raccontato (con metodo eccellente) l’intricata vicenda di due illusionisti che si contendono a colpi…di bacchetta il primato del gioco di prestigio più straordinario e…

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Three Communication Design

design firm located in chicago - focus on print - field of education. also some identity work tony porto - 773.878.2229

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LOWERCASE, INC.

design firm located in chicago - identity, marketing, packaging and interactive 312.274.0659

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Tandemodus Design Collaborative

chicago design firm - interesting focus on collaboration - good print work and identity, some web. works a lot with education and non-profit sectors. andy eltzroth - 773.927.9660

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Barack Obama: The Lost Years

By Stanley Kurtz Barack Obama's neighborhood newspaper, the Hyde Park Herald, has a longstanding tradition of opening its pages to elected officials-from Chicago aldermen to state legislators to U.S. senators. Obama himself, as a state senator, wrote more than 40 columns for the Herald, under…

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