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Historical Photo of the Week: Lake Shore Drive, circa 1905
2012-01-25 17:26:00 Lincoln Park, 1905. Long before Lake Shore Drive was a bustling eight-lane expressway, it was just a wide unpaved path along the lake, where the wealthiest Chicagoans would go for an afternoon stroll or a scenic ride in their horse-drawn carriages. In fact, one of those affluent Chicagoans, the infamous Potter Palmer, convinced the city... Read more » More About: Photo , Historical , Week
Urlacher’s painkiller use depicts bigger problem in sports
2012-01-25 17:26:00 Early Tuesday morning as I perused the numerous work emails needing my attention, my department head came into the office and asked if I had heard about Brian Urlacher’s recent comments; that it was all over the radio. Being a suburbanite of Chicago, one very interested in happenings in the sports world (at youth through... Read more » More About: Sports , Problem
Watching Jon Stewart should be required to vote
2012-01-25 16:38:00 Did anyone catch Jon Stewart last night? He perfectly captures the hypocrisy of Republican politicians. It’s not that it matters that Newt Gingrich was a sleaze to his wives per se. Playboyitis is an equal opportunity affliction when it comes to politicians. See also: Bill Clinton and the spectacle of Weinergate. The problem is when... Read more » More About: Vote , Watching
A Fox News commentator defends Newt Gingrich's infidelity
2012-01-25 16:35:00 There is something unique about Fox News , most notably, never knowing which one of their self-promoting, book selling, commentators and/or contributors will say something that can only be chalked-up as being totally off the wall and irrational. But as sure as I’m sitting here, that is a common occurrence at Fox News . One such recent... Read more » More About: Newt Gingrich
It seems like a "no brainer"
2012-01-25 06:13:00 A brain aneurysm ruptures every 18 minutes so most of us should have heard of a brain aneurysm right? According to the Brain Aneurysm Foundation, ruptured brain aneurysms are fatal in about 40% of cases. Of those who survive, about 66% suffer some permanent neurological deficit. This blog is dedicated to brain aneurysm survivors who have inspiring recovery stories, caregivers... Read more »
Gentile Arena stacking up to be tops in Horizon League
2012-01-25 06:13:00 Midway through the 2011-12 Loyola Ramblers season visiting schools are continuously taking delight in the newly renovated Gentile Arena. The finalization of the court concluded Phase Two of the 100 million dollarreimagine campaign Loyola University Chicago has embarked on. Phase One comprised of erecting the state-of-the-art Norville Center for Intercollegiate Athletics. The Norville Center also houses the Gentile Arena in... Read more » More About: Tops , League
Top 5 (current) reality shows
2012-01-25 06:07:00 “Like” us on Facebook. With the recent and exciting news of our very own Jay “what the fuck you lookin’ at” Cutler getting engaged and knocking up the very hot reality star K-Cavs, I thought it would be nice for LTAM to honor their pregnancy with a look at the top current reality shows. (Disclaimer... Read more » More About: Reality , Current
President Obama said he would sign the DREAM Act right away
2012-01-25 06:07:00 President Obama gave his State of the Union speech Tuesday night. He touched on many themes and again reiterated his support for comprehensive immigration reform and the DREAM Act. He didn’t break any new ground but he pleaded with the U.S. Congress to pass the DREAM Act. He said he would sign it now. Unlike... Read more » More About: President , Dream , Sign
Death and parenting: My wakeup call
2012-01-25 06:07:00 I learned of two deaths today, and I don’t even live in a retirement home. My 94 year old grandmother is accustomed to such notifications. When she sees a rose in the lobby of her building, signifying that someone has passed, she says, “Let’s see who died” in the same tone she might use when... Read more » More About: Parenting , Death , Call
Dessert Delights gum: Didn't Violet Beauregarde teach us anything?
2012-01-25 06:06:00 When I was at the dentist last week, the hygienist asked whether I wanted chocolate mint polish. Chocolate mint polish? I’m at the dentist; I haven’t just finished a filling meal. No, I don’t want chocolate mint polish. Are you crazy? I politely declined with an “ick” sound. Eventually, though, it did lead us to... Read more » More About: Violet , Dessert
How you can get your own blog on ChicagoNow
2012-01-24 06:10:00 Hey everybody, glad you’re here and thanks for your interest in blogging on ChicagoNow. If you don’t need any more information and want to send in your pitch right now, our official pitch form is right here. But if you want to learn a bit more about ChicagoNow and how we work please take a... Read more » More About: Blog
Watch312.com Launch Party at The James Hotel
2012-01-24 06:07:00 The new must click site for the hottest news on Chicago is finally here! Join CHI-lebrities Candace Jordan, D.C. Crenshaw and Amanda Puck for drinks and small bites as they launch www.watch312.com at The James Hotel (55 E. Ontario) on Thursday February 26th from 5:30-8:30PM. RSVP to rsvp@expagency.com... Read more » More About: Party , Launch
What is love?
2012-01-24 06:04:00 Good evening, friends. It’s been awhile since I’ve been here. So, how fitting that I revisit at the time when every store is smothered in Valentine’s Day garb? I’m sure you can guess my opinion on the holiday. However, it may surprise you. What is love? (Besides a thrilling 1990′s hit by Haddaway that was... Read more » More About: Love
Bears to bring back Phil Emery and Jason Licht for second interview
2012-01-24 06:04:00 After a slew of media reports surfaced early this afternoon suggesting the Bears were offering their vacant general manager position to Chiefs’ director of college scouting Phil Emery, the team confirmed via email that those reports were erroneous. The Bears later sent out an email confirming that Emery was a finalist for the position along... Read more » More About: Interview , Back
What, if anything, should religion be focused on passing along to future ge
2012-01-24 06:03:00 This evening I had the chance to join DePaul University’s Center for Religious Engagement at at a wonderful event aimed at determining exactly what religion attempts to pass on to future generations with representatives from Catholicism, Buddhism, and Islam moderated by a DePaul professor. It was great food for thought so I decided to use... Read more » More About: Religion , Future
The Tuskegee Airmen deserve better than "Red Tails"
2012-01-24 06:03:00 RED TAILS Genre: Historical action drama Premise: A group of heroic African-American pilots in the Tuskegee training program battle segregation on the ground and Nazis in the air. Behind-the-Scenes: Executive producer George Lucas tried to get this movie made for the better part of 20 years. Rumor has it that, unhappy with director Anthony Hemingway’s work, Lucas himself... Read more »
Ellen Cagnassola: Revealing a weight loss journey
2012-01-24 06:03:00 The tweet from @Sweetsoaps was simple: “Used to be size 18, now 8. Watched my mom die slowly from diabetes at 59. Changed my life.” Intrigued, I had to find out more about Ellen Cagnassola’s weight loss journey. I knew Ellen casually from a few tweets on Twitter, but this was the first time we... Read more » More About: Weight Loss , Weight , Journey , Loss
What to expect from Brett Jackson in 2012 ... and beyond
2012-01-24 06:03:00 Today, many of you may have read that Brett Jackson was ranked at MLB.com as the 5th best OF prospect in the majors behind Bryan Harper, Mike Trout, Bubba Starling, and Wil Meyers. Sometimes I’m inspired to write an article by questions that are put to me in the comments section, e-mail, etc. In response to... Read more » More About: Expect
Are you chronically disorganized? Check out this questionnaire
2012-01-24 06:02:00 The Institute of Challenging Disorganization has released this questionnaire to help determine if you are chronically disorganized. This questionnaire was put together by Diane Hatcher and published in 2010 by the ICD. Do you think you are chronically disorganized? Check out this questionnaire below. If you answer yes to the first three questions, you could... Read more »
S#&t fighters say
2012-01-24 06:01:00 This is more comprehensively true than any other one I have seen. Enjoy MMA fans. More About: Fighters
Why Modern Family has gotten old is now predictable, full of stereotypes an
2012-01-20 18:30:00 I need to share something. I’ve been holding it in for at least a year, hoping things will get better, but they haven’t. So it’s time for someone to finally speak up, and I guess that person will have to be me. Like I said, I haven’t wanted to, but after last night I feel I... Read more » More About: Family , Stereotypes , Modern , Full
Hot spots for winter playdates in the city
2012-01-20 13:47:00 Go-2-mommy has been pretty busy these last few days, explaining my lack of posting on here. I started my final semester of Grad school earlier this week and before then, I was pretty much preparing to go back to work and school. That in addition to being a mommy of course, oh and yes I... Read more » More About: Winter , City , Spots
Groupon says nursing is a "frivolous" reason to return a Botox pu
2012-01-20 13:46:00 You may recall the clock was ticking on a Groupon I bought for Botox, so I declared I was weaning my baby. Her first birthday is coming up and I thought it was time anyway, so I went to work with what I thought would be an easy task. Just start giving her milk and... Read more » More About: Reason , Return
Now Introducing: Tenisha Rochelle
2012-01-20 13:44:00 Now that I’ve started my own blog it feels good to have control over what I can publish. Every so often, I’ve decided that I will be introducing readers to fresh musical artists, fashion designers, movies….etc. With that be said, this Nashville native has the pleasure of being the first person featured on Just Nekia... Read more »
Tale of the Tape: George Bernard Shaw vs. Blackhawks forward Andrew Shaw
2012-01-20 13:44:00 George Bernard Shaw is one of the most famous, if not the most famous, artistic critic in world history. Andrew Shaw, on the other hand, might be one of the greatest men the world has ever known. Well, at least to Chicago Blackhawks fans. So, why not compare the Shaws? Below, is a tale of... Read more » More About: George
Four-hour trip to the dentist well worth it
2012-01-20 13:44:00 I’m a baby when it comes to the dentist. I know I shouldn’t be. I’m 30 years old. I should be well past my fear of the dentist. But every time I sit in that chair I know that somewhere – lurking evilly in the office – is a dental drill, and it is hoping... Read more » More About: Trip , Worth
Why do teenage girls dress so provocative?
2012-01-20 13:44:00 Why do teens and tweens dress so provocative? Parents are you ready for the answer? They dress this way because you allow it! Young ladies can’t wear provocative clothing if their parents don’t buy provocative clothing. Parents stop caving in to the madness that is supposed to be fashion for teenagers today. Your daughter is... Read more » More About: Girls , Dress
Peotone: Jesse Jackson Jr. needs to stay the hell out of Will County
2012-01-20 13:43:00 Will County Board Chairman Jim Moustis has had my vote before and will continue to get it so long as he stays tough on the “Peotone Problem.” Now, the reason I choose to call it a problem is quite simple – we don’t need that third airport in Peotone if airlines have repeatedly said they... Read more » More About: Jesse Jackson , Jesse , Hell , Jackson
Tennis: Teaching and learning and a whole lot more
2012-01-20 13:43:00 As I happily rejoined a group of players I knew in a drill tonight, once again, I drew parallels to being a learner and a teacher. (I recently had to adjust to a new pro in my other group, and even though that’s a story for another time, many parts of it apply here.) Tonight... Read more » More About: Tennis , Teaching , Learning
Cubs' early 2012 draft preview
More articles from this author:2012-01-20 13:42:00 The draft is in June and the amateur baseball season hasn’t started yet, but we have a pretty good idea of the kinds of names that may be available for the Cubs with the #6 pick. It’ll be interesting to see what direction the Cubs will go in the first round. Sr. Scouting VP Jason... Read more » More About: Preview , Draft , Early 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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