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Cold, windy, and frozen: no day for a Cars and Coffee
2012-02-05 22:39:00 For the first time in the two year history of the Cars and Coffee events in Austin Texas, and event was frozen out. The local organizers of the Austin Cars and Coffee have never let anything stop them until today: not rain, not 120 degrees, not even a dump truck left by the city in the middle ...
Candid Candace and Time Out Chicago talk Playboy on Windy City Live!
2011-09-08 22:04:00 I had a great time on Windy City Live this week talking about Playboy with TimeOut Chicago’s Features Editor Laura Braginski and Val Warner. Check out TimeOut Chicago magazine, on stands now, for the low-down on Playboy’s plans. In the meantime, enjoy our segment! (For extended coverage, please visit www.CandidCandace.com or watch my internet show... Read more »
Candid Candace on Windy City Live! Yeahhhh!!!!
2011-06-18 03:36:00 Candace Jordan picks the hottest events on Windy City Live plus a Joffrey Ballet ticket giveaway!
Windy City CrossFit: A Look Inside
2011-06-09 21:13:00 Ever thought about trying CrossFit? Come along with me as I go inside Chicago's first affiliate locations, Windy City Corssfit
WINDY CITY CROSSFIT: Murph Day
2011-06-01 18:20:00 Get fit this weekend Chicago, with some of CROSSFIT's best athletes at their 3rd annual...
Bet On MLB ? National League Central Rivals Clash In The Windy City
2011-05-10 06:33:00 Kentucky Derby betting players don?t get much in the way of rivals, but there is always a rivalry of some sort going on in baseball, and two of the most bitter rivals over the years have been St. Louis and Chicago in the National League Central. The Cubs have the bigger market, but the Cardinals have more success and after a slow start, they seem to be coming around. The two kick off a three-game set a Wrigley Field on Tuesday night.Cardinals Cubs Betting ? Tuesday, 8:05 PM ETChris Carpenter (0-2, 4.19) is still searching for his first win of the 2011 campaign after an 8-7 loss at home against Florida, as he allowed six runs (four earned) on 10 hits over six innings, striking out four and walking three. The Cardinals have now lost six of Carpenter?s seven starts, and if you bet on MLB odds, you know St. Louis isn?t going to last long if this continues, especially with Adam Wainwright on the disabled list for the next year. Carpenter is 10-6 in 22 starts against the Cubs, posting a 3...
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Cosmetic Trivia with Pretty in the Windy City
2011-05-05 18:43:00 Know the inside scoop on the beauty industry like you know your ABC's? Test your knowledge here and win luxurious skincare from Sothys Paris, and you'll be well on your way to a flawlessly beautiful complexion. Trivia Question: Who was the first African American supermodel to land an exclusive CoverGirl contract in 1992? The clock is ticking! The winner will be announced next Tuesday during my guest appearance on The KylesFiles.Good Luck!...
Wild and Windy At Wrigley
2011-04-27 00:56:00 Another weird weather day at the ballpark. We have had off-and-on rain all day. The wind is HOWLING straight out to CF. Currently the sun is out and it's warm, but we know how things can change.Lefties on the hill tonight. Jorge de la Rosa and James Russell.Mike Quade is going back to the lineup we've seen recently vs. LHS--Castro in the leadoff spot, Byrd hitting 3rd and Jeff Baker in for the struggling Carlos Pena at 1B.For whatever reason, the Cubs haven't hit with men in scoring position and have wasted a lot of chances. That puts more pressure on a pitching staff that has struggled at times and you add to that some shaky defense and you have...
Elzie Higginbottom/Dr. Conrad Worrill Chair 4th Annual East Lake Windy City
2011-04-09 00:59:00 BREAKING COMMUNITY NEWS Mark S. Allen Associate Editor of The South Street Journal Newspaper & News Services Editor, News Blog "And The Ordinary People Said" on www.chicagonow.com 449 East 35th Street, 1st Floor Chicago, Illinois 60616Office 312-624-8351 or direct 773-392-0165 Contact: Lydia Davis Eady East Lake Management Corp. 312-949-3142 leady@eastlakemgmt.com CHICAGO TEEN TRACK STARS HONORED OLYMPIC MEDALIST JOHN CARLOS TO SPEAK 4TH ANNUAL EAST LAKE WINDY CITY TRACK & FIELD BANQUET APRIL 15TH - PARKWAY BALLROOM Famed Olympic Medalist John Carlos, whose raised fist Black Power salute at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City drew worldwide attention, will speak at the 4th Annual East Lake Windy City Track & Field Banquet on Friday, April...
Windy City, I miss you so!
2011-03-12 18:12:00 As if there was a better day to start a blog about missing Chicago! Today is the day where the Chicago River turns Emerald Green as a St. Patrick's day tradition that has been on for the last 43 years. The madness of this holiday in the windy city cannot be expressed in words, and that is why Chicago's St. Patrick's day parade has been ranked as one of the best 10 St. Patrick's day parades.One of my first visits to Chicago while I was apartment hunting with my brother happened to be on a St. Patrick's Day weekend, it was insane! We could not believe the madness that this was. The city was filled with music, food, tradition and...
My Niece Olivia (and Wee Windy City) in Time Out Chicago Kids
2011-03-01 04:58:00 Check out my adorable 11 month-old niece Olivia (the daughter of my beautiful sister Megan) in the newest issue of Time Out Chicago Kids. And guess who else is featured? me! Time Out Chicago Kids recommends Wee Windy City as one of their must-read sites for new parents in the city. Hey, thanks guys!
Guest Post: BFFs and Make-up c/o Pretty in the Windy City
2011-02-22 15:30:00 Guest blogger: Pretty in the Windy CitySome of my greatest lessons in life have been mirrored through my girlfriends. Unfortunately, makeup lessons weren't a part of that equation. With top-notch style and sassy personalities to match, none of them exceeded the other when it came to makeup application. It's been ten long years, and I've seen it all. Black lip liner. Turquoise eye shadow. Mismatched pressed powder, and my absolute favorite? Bubblegum pink blush heavily coated on brown skin.Of course my lovelies have evolved, but not without tough love and mountains of Kleenex to remove 'Cirque du Soleil' from their faces. Fortunately, my rock-solid friendships with (aliases to protect their identities) Jessica Rabbit, Tinker Bell, Cleopatra, and Princess Tiana have...
My Gold Mask: Chicago Band Worthy of A Windy City Hype-storm
2011-02-11 22:13:00 My Gold Mask: Chicago Band Worthy of A Windy City Hype-storm
Wee Windy City Winter Survival Guide: WinterFest at the Beat Kitchen
2011-01-28 05:37:00 You probably already know that the Beat Kitchen in Roscoe Village has an awesome kid's concert series that they do each year (and if you don't already know this, I highly recommend looking into it). Basically, the Beat Kitchen features a different family-friendly performer every weekend now through May. This is a fabulous family weekend activity -- particularly in the cold months. However, this coming weekend is extra special. This weekend in WinterFest.
Wee Windy City Winter Survival Guide: Shenanigans!
2011-01-23 05:00:00 So imagine this. It is Saturday afternoon. We are enduring yet another day of single digit temps in Chicago. Your kids are going bonkers -- and so are you. What do to? What do to? Wait -- did this happen at your house today too? The good news is that Chicago families have another wonderful option for those chilly Saturday afternoons. The folks behind the popular Ankle Todd Show have a new production called "Shenanigans!"
Wee Windy City Winter Survival Guide: Polar Adventure Days
2010-12-20 03:52:00 Polar Adventure Days offer families the opportunity to explore Northerly Island and come face-to-face with live animals, engage in winter activities, watch ice sculpture carvings, and create nature-inspired crafts. Participants are encouraged to dress for the weather as events take place both outdoors and inside the visitor center (seriously bundle the kiddos up). Want to know more?
Gallery 101-Windy City Sled Hockey
2010-12-05 22:43:00 Early on Saturday Dec 4th there was a gathering at McFetridge Park of elite sled hockey players and those wishing to work to elite status.
The Wee Windy City Winter Survival Guide: Morning Glories for Families at t
2010-11-12 05:13:00 I know that it seems crazy to talk about winter survival tactics on a 70 degree (!) November day, but there are certain to be many long, cold days in your near future. In order to make it through a Chicago winter with little ones, you've got to have a plan -- ideally, a plan that includes lots of fun, affordable indoor activities so your kids can run around and get all of their pent-up energy out. One of my absolute favorite cold-weather spots is the Garfield Park Conservatory.
Windy City Rollers drop semi bout to Oly
2010-11-06 22:04:00 The host Windy City Rollers ended their season with a big loss to the Oly Rollers of Olympia, Washington. The loss ends the Windy City Rollers efforts to win the national derby championship.
City, News Media prepare for windy weather
2010-10-26 11:16:00 Weather experts say today will be windiest in Chicago in 7 decades
Windy City Manor
2010-10-06 00:55:00 The Chicago Bears organization are quickly joining the ranks of the mistake on the lake, or the Aints of days gone past, by some of the moves and lack of moves made. The latest debacle is the signing of one Charles Grant. I love reading twits and FB status of some fans jumping up and down for joy that Mark Anderson was let go and thinking we got a stud. Two points.1. Grant USED to be a Saint. Was cut from the Dolphins. Recently came from the, wait for it... UFL. Oh and he tore a tricep muscle at the end of last season. AND he could potentially be suspended by the NFL for legal matters.2. Two words. Offensive line.Lesson...
Live blogging Windy City Rollers v Rocky Mountain Roller Girls
2010-08-22 02:39:00 We'll be live blogging the Windy City Rollers v the Rocky Mountain Roller Girls, live from the UIC in just a few minutes. The Colorado Contenders team beat the Chicago 2nd Wind team in a very close and very physical 1st match this evening. The final outcome wasn't certain till the end of the last jam. The Colorado team used speed and physical work to put the Chicagoans off balance, despite having a smaller bench. We can only hope to see the same action in the second and headline match tonight. I'm just watching the warm-ups here. The Colorado team has two tall women who look like track vets and two other women who have a lot...
Live blogging the Windy City Rollers: 2nd Wind 124 v RM Contenders 130 FINA
2010-08-22 01:44:00 FIRST HALF The Contenders v the Second Wind (opening bout, with the two farm teams). This wasn't a second string bout by any means, just not the travel team. The score is close heading into the half with the Chicago team taking advantage of the smaller bench of the Rocky Mountain team to take an eight point lead with about two minutes remaining in the half. The game is a lot more physical than the games I've seen in the intramural season: lot's more people falling down here. These women are going to have black and blue marks all over from all the hip checks. Our photographer, Steve Stearns is at the curve. Also, Jane...
Windy City Wine Festival
2010-08-20 20:33:00 Celebrate in Grant Park! Join us for the 6th annual Windy City Wine Festival in our new location at Buckingham Fountain. Sample from 250 wines from around the world and enjoy cooking demonstrations, wine seminars and live music while you take in the fabulous views of Chicago's lakeshore to the east and skyline to the west. You can also visit the Belgian Beer Cafe, a beer garden within the festival sampling Stella Artois, Leffe, and Hoegaarden Beers. Festival Hours are from 4:00p-10:00p Friday, Sept. 10th and 3:00p-9:00p Saturday, Sept. 11th. Tickets are $25 in advance (by 9/9), $35 Day of. Designated Driver ticket available to for $10. Alcohol sampling and sales end 30 minutes prior to closing. Buy tickets at...
Gallery 49 Windy City Roller Referees
2010-06-07 00:15:00 At the beginning of every Windy City Rollers bout the crowd is reminded that there is a third team out there working hard all night. These are the score keepers and referees volunteers all doing a hard job for the love of the game. This gallery is long over due and salutes these hard working folks in the center of the circle....
Windy City Rollers rock the house!
2010-05-27 21:30:00 I had a chance to catch the Windy City Rollers in action this weekend at UIC and my head is still spinning from the excitement. The Windy City Rollers are Chicago's premiere flat-track roller derby since it's inception in 2004, and is host to 5 home teams: Double Crosser's, Hell's Belle's, Manic Attackers, The Fury and The Haymarket Rioters. This past Saturday we got a chance to watch the The Fury beat the Double Crossers 95 to 69. We came in during the middle of the first match and had a little difficulty figuring out what was going on because it is just madness on that track! The Pavilion is a great place to host the rollers because if...
Hey Champ: From the Windy City to LA
2010-05-01 17:47:00 Bring out the synthesizers, it's Hey Champ, the indie/electro band out of Chicago. We catch up with the band after they rocked the Gibson Showroom. Hear about how they got started, the origin of their name and the role that rap star Lupe Fiasco played in their big break. If you haven't heard their hit single "Cold Dust Girl" yet, you soon will. Hosted by Tracy Behr.
Hey, Windy City! Wanna know the scoop on how to tame your windblown hairdo?
2010-04-23 07:00:00 Last week, after much exposure to strong winds, I attended an event hosted by ELLE and Sebastian at Ulta on State Street. Knowing my mane needed major maintenence, I asked them to help me out. I had assumed the event would be a typical product demonstration, but thanks to Jennifer Kralik from Sebastian, I learned the tricks to conquer windblown hair and a super cool hairspray tip! Fab, huh? Here's the details...1. Don't be afraid to brush your hair. Typically, I shy away from running a brush through my styled 'do, but Jennifer showed me a Boar Bristle brush. The bristles help to run natural oils through your hair. This increases shine and reduces frizz. 2. Bring on the hairspray. After brushing...
Windy Citizen, Geek Teamup For A Week
2010-04-11 07:47:00 Come join the Parking Ticket Geek over at Windy Citizen for a week of fun and parking ticket advice. The Geek is flabbergasted and sincerely honored the friendly folks at WC, one of Chicago's premier reader directed news websites, has asked the intellectually challenged Geek to answer parking ticket questions this week. Readers are encouraged to submit their questions and the Geek will choose to answer one or two of the most unique questions every day. So come on over to Windy Citizen and share your most nagging Chicago parking ticket queries, and we'll do our best to answer them. Or just check it out and cyber-heckle that idiotic parking obsessed dork....
The All The Single Ladies and Sex and the Windy Singles Night is tonight
2010-04-10 16:30:00 The countdown to the Chicago Singles Soiree is over
8th Windy City Gay Idol starts next week
2010-04-02 17:00:00 Windy City Gay Idol is getting ready for it's 8th appearance starting next week at the Glenwood.Since 2002 hundreds of gays, lesbians and transgendered have competed in the Windy City Gay Idol contest to see who has the best voice in the city.If you're an aspiring singer, put April 8th on your calendar as the contest starts up again at the Glenwood Pub in Rogers Park. Seven preliminary contests will lead up to the wild card, semi-finals and eventually the Grand Finale at Sidetrack on June 19th.Each winner collecting the most votes at each preliminary bar will win $100 cash. Two winners from each bar will advance to the semifinals. Audience members at each bar also have the chance...
All The Single Ladies and Sex and the Windy City are hosting a singles nigh
2010-03-21 16:45:00 Please join us for the first annual Singles Soiree.
Video: Windy City Rollers post match interview with Julia Rosenwinkel and V
2010-02-22 10:47:00 Val Capone of the Manic Attackers and Captain Julia Rosenwinkel of the Double Crossers discuss the match, Sunday, February 21, 2010. Visit Val Capone's introduction to the blog-o-sphere....
Windy City Roller "Kola Loka" gets back in the game!
2010-02-04 04:42:00 Earlier this week I shared my conversation with former roller derby girl Tahira Johnson AKA "Tequila Mockingbird". And, with the opening of the Windy City Rollers derby season this past weekend, I'm going to be sharing even more conversations with the gals of roller derby!Kola Loka on the roller derby trackToday, I present my talk with one of Tequila's closest former teammates, Dakota Prosch AKA "Kola Loka". After taking a year off away from the roller derby track to have a baby, Kola has returned to competing in the Windy City Rollers league as a member of The Fury.In our conversation, Kola Loka tells me what it was like to have Tequila as a teammate, the shock of losing her...
Largest crowd watches season opener of Windy City Rollers
2010-02-01 06:08:00 This submission first appeared in the CenterSquareLedger.com "I've never seen the balcony open before," Julie Rosenwinkel, a Double Crossers Captain said. "By far it's the biggest sell ever. It's exciting." The Windy City Rollers attracted their largest crowd ever, 3,977 to Saturday nights season opening. Two matches were played in the four team league. Rosenwinkel, 34, a Lincoln Square resident and a bartender at Huttenbar, 4721 N Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL, on the Lincoln Square mall, was pumped. The former Lucy Furr, her roller derby name, helped the Double Crossers triple up on the Hell's Belles, winning the first match of the season 171 - 48. "I didn't know how to skate" but "someone handed me a flier and said...
Windy City Rollers, the Party Begins January 30th!
2010-01-29 04:04:00 The wait is almost over, Saturday night,the Windy City Rollers will take the floor at the UIC Pavilion at 6:00 for their opening bout. Tickets are available at the door or through Ticketmaster. If you are like many of us remembering roller derby in vague memories of raised tracks and Sunday morning television programs come and see just what the modern sport has turned into. Real athletes, rules and fun, the perfect cure for a stressful week of work. Just to get everyone in the derby mood, here are a few highlights from last season.Making a move.The penalty box, unlike their hockey counterparts these girls feel no shame.She is not going to get through that line!Pile up at the curve.The...
Today's Column: Jersey Shore Cast Coming to the Windy City...Hide the
2010-01-08 13:34:00 You know I think "The Jersey Shore" is ri-donkulous. MTV absolutely asking for it. I think, in retrospect, the network will soon regret what they have wrought upon pop culture. But if the Jersey kids MUST invade Chicago later this month, here's my column (with some extra material) so they can have a good time and not destroy our city's rep like they have Jersey's. Chi-town: Can you handle this Situation? I didn't think so. Consider this a warning: He's coming to a club near you. Obviously, my prayers to the pop gods have gone unanswered. Nobody can stop the phenom known as "The Jersey Shore." Even sweet, adorable actor Michael Cera succumbed to MTV's stereotypical siren song, recently...
Raise a Cup with the Windy City Wine Guy
2009-12-30 23:12:00 If you thought Chicago's only new media-savvy sommelier was Alpana Singh, think again. Michael Bottigliero, scribe of Windy City Wine Guy, is out to show Chicagoans that the viney beverage is nothing to be feared by the average Midwesterner....
Wee Windy City on ChicagoNow Radio this Saturday
2009-12-03 23:59:00 Tune into WGN Radio 720 on Saturday, December 5th from 9:00 to 9:30 for my tips on how to do the holidays in Chicago -- family style.
Welcome "The Windy City Rounder"
2009-11-17 19:33:00 We launched an exciting new blog today, "The Windy City Rounder," written by Chasse Rehwinkel. I'm so happy to be bringing Chasse and his blog onto ChicagoNow. His blog brings something totally original to the Life & Style offerings. Chasse talks the art of gaming over on 'Rounder,' and we're not talking the kind of gaming you do on your PS3. His specialty is gambling, poker to be exact, but he's game to discuss anything from billiards to MNF best bets. So take a minute and welcome this self professed vagabond to the ChicagoNow community! ...
Sex and The Windy City is Back!
2009-11-13 00:00:00 Introduction to new blogger for Chicago Now's Sex and the Windy City
New Sex and the Windy City blog: "Please ask, and do tell all"
2009-11-12 23:06:00 Erin Keane joins ChicagoNow as the new Sex and the Windy City blogger.
Next Stop: Windy City vs. Rose City
2009-10-13 19:07:00 It's Portland vs. Chicago, roller derby-style: Saturday, our very own Windy City Rollers take on Portland's Rose City Rollers in their final all-star bout before the national championships. 7pm, UIC Pavilion (525 S. Racine), tickets $20. Go here for past and current roller derby coverage....
Geek To Me TV @ Windy City Comic Con
2009-09-23 22:30:00 Here's the first of the interviews I recorded while at the Windy City Comic Con this past weekend! First up, local comic-book artist and all-around funny gal, Jenny Frison: Is it me, or was she saying I'm not that bright? I dunno......
Windy City Comic Con 2009!
2009-09-17 15:49:00 Listen up comic-book nerds! If you weren't already aware, the Windy City Comic Con makes its return this weekend on Saturday, September 19th from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm at The Center on Halsted (3656 N. Halsted, Chicago IL 60613).Some of the guests who will be in attendance are names like Gene Ha, Tony Moore and the GUEST OF HONOR Geof Darrow. The guest list is just chock full of comic-book luminaries!I went last year and had a great time! The show is a smaller, more intimate affair than Wizard World and gives you the opportunity to really interact with your favorite creators. Here are a couple interviews from last year: I'll be roving the show again with my camera...
Windy City spitter Add-2 drops new mixtape
2009-08-28 22:23:00 Add-2 - Tale Of Two's City Vol. 3 [MIXTAPE]The homie Add-2 is here with the full mixtape release of Tale Of Two's City Vol. 3 presented by 2dopeboyz and Okayplayer. I've been feelin' most of the tracks that he leaked out prior to the mixtape, especially "Superman" and there's no indication that the rest of the tape will be of a lesser level. The Chicago-bred MC can rhyme fast or slow with a positive message and he's someone that you should pay attention to you if you're a fan of any type of hip hop. So take a look at his full body of work above and peep him on MySpace and Twitter for more info. Enjoy!------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------What do you think? Create...
Sex and the Windy City: The Outtakes
2009-08-27 22:18:00 Have ya'll seen the two minute video about this blog? Well, you should, and not just because there's nudity. Even better than that though is the outtakes of said video, edited by the amazing Ellie Kaufman. Take a lookseedoo for yourself. I think the screen shot says it all......
Windy City Housing Porn: YoChicago vs. Rent or Buy
2009-08-27 22:08:00 New Depression or not, there always seems to be opportunity in Chicago's real estate market. Good times leave behind condo gluts. Bad times? Rental overkill. And two competing local blogs offer all the housing porn you could ever want to to help you make your next Windy City real estate decision. From floorplans to photo spreads to video walkthroughs, let's look at two hotly competitive real estate sites: Joe Zekas's YoChicago; and Maureen Wilkey's Rent or Buy? ChicagoNow blog....
Sex and the Windy City: The Movie!
2009-08-21 16:13:00 Want to know what Sex and the Windy City is about but are too lazy to read? Well, my friend, you are really lazy. But also in luck. I made a short YouTube video about this blog with the help of my amazing girlfriend. Enjoy!... |
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