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Escape from Lincoln Park Zoo!
2012-05-22 16:15:00 I went by Lincoln Park Zoo this weekend, and something reminded me of the story of the sea lions that escaped and ended up waddling down Clark Street. I figured that was a pretty uncommon phenomenon for the zoo, right? Not so. This week’s ‘Did You Know, Chicago?’ is about the dozens of animals that... Read more »
The Original Lincoln Logs
2012-05-22 07:29:00 Lincoln Logs. Boy, that sure brings back memories. For over nine decades, Lincoln Logs has maintained its rustic look and reputation for quality and durability. Every box of Lincoln Logs contains the raw materials for a new journey. As one generation after another has been touched by its enduring appeal, Lincoln Logs has become more ...
By: An Island Life
Lincoln Park’s fabulous hidden B&B
2012-05-17 20:22:00 There’s nothing better than finding a hidden gem in Chicago that no one else knows about. Whether it’s that cute little restaurant you just happened to pass by one day, or a hair stylist who’s just too good to be true, finding the underrated or undiscovered in Chicago brings its own sweet satisfaction. I had... Read more »
Lincoln earns win as Pirates beat Marlins 3-2 (Yahoo! Sports)
2012-05-15 04:03:00 MIAMI (AP) Brad Lincoln pitched six innings to earn a victory in his first start of the season Monday, and the Pittsburgh Pirates ended a streak of eight consecutive losses against the Marlins by winning 3-2.
By: MLB News Blog
What's happening with Lakeview & Lincoln Park construction
2012-04-30 14:06:00 Although I always look forward to Spring and Summer I wasn’t anticipating all the construction in Lakeview (and Lincoln Park frankly) already this year. I did a little sleuthing to see what’s going on at least on Broadway Street. The Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce posted this letter from the Alderman’s office about why Broadway... Read more »
The next Lincoln Park High School?
2012-04-25 16:23:00 Which neighborhood school will be the next LPHS? Hidden at the bottom of Linda Lutton’s new story about neighborhood IB programs is a chart showing schools like Kelly with massive programs and decent results. Most have much higher percentages of black and Latino kids, and lower ACT scores for IB kids. Some have perceived or... Read more »
2013 Lincoln MKS AWD Specs And Features
2012-04-18 13:33:00 2013 Lincoln MKS AWD is equipped with a standard 3.7-liter, V6, 305-horsepower engine that achieves 18-mpg in the city and 26-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard.Pricing InformationMSRP: $44,805Invoice: $42,117Technical SpecsEngineStandard Engine: 3.7L V6Standard Transmission: 6 Speed AutomaticCylinders: 6Horsepower @RPM: 305@6500Fuel Economy Cty/Hwy: 18/26Combined Fuel Economy: 21EPA Class: LargeNumber of Valves: 24Torque @RPM: N/AFuel Type System: Gas Engine / Sequential Electronic Fuel Injected, Sequential Port Fuel Injected Sequential, Multi-Port Fuel InjectedTurbo (Yes/No): NoOverdrive Transmission: YesBattery Output: N/ACompression: 10.5:1Displacement: 3726/227Bore X Stroke: 3.703.40Cruising Range: 399 milesFinal Drive Gear Ratio Opt: N/APower to Weight Ratio: 14.1Final Drive Ratio: NoValves Configuration: Dual Overhead Cam/Twin Overhead CamSupercharged: NoElectric HorsePower RPM: N/AElectric Torque Feet Per Pound: N/AElectric ...
Enjoy the extra day to file your taxes? Thank Abraham Lincoln
2012-04-16 16:00:00 Americans are enjoying a brief tax holiday this year?filings are not due until April 17?and credit for the postponement goes to an unexpected hero: none other than Abraham Lincoln.
Abbey Lincoln - Wholly Earth (1999)
2012-04-05 13:20:00 Abbey Lincoln - Wholly Earth (1999) Label: Polygram Records | FLAC (Img,cue,log,scans)|MP3 | lossless | 320kbps | 67:49 min | 459 mb/181 mb (+%rec) Genre: Jazz, Vocal To read the entire article, click on the title link above.
SIA Flashback ? 1967 Lincoln Continental Convertible: The Last Lincoln Conv
2012-03-22 14:30:00 Thank you, Wachowski brothers. Ever since they decided to have Neo, Trinity, and the gang drive around the matrix in a 1965 Lincoln Continental four-door hardtop, interest in the 1961-1967 Continentals has sharply increased. That's why it's now hard to believe Tim Howley's statement in his a
An 1860's farmhouse for sale in Lincoln Park
2012-02-03 16:33:00 Dennis Rodkin recently visited a Victorian home on the 2000 block of Seminary, in Lincoln Park‘s DePaul neighborhood, and recounted some of its early and more recent history: Built in 1861 as the farmhouse for a truck farm that delivered its produce into Chicago, the house still has several of its original elements. The ornate... Read more »
Lincoln Park Zoo euthanizes its oldest lion
2012-02-02 17:09:00 If you visited the Lincoln Park Zoo in the last 18 years, you probably heard the magnificent roar of Adelor, the “king” of the zoo’s big cats, whose thunder-like cries could literally be felt deep in your own chest. The elderly African lion was put to rest today after suffering a variety of geriatric health... Read more »
New hotel coming soon to Lincoln Park
2012-01-19 16:09:00 When most people think of Chicago hotels, they think of River North, and with good reason. Both the Elysian and the Hotel Palomar just made TripAdvisor’s list of the 25 best hotels in America. And while Lincoln Park isn’t a hospitality desert–it is, after all, home to the historic Belden-Stratford–visitors- will soon have a brand... Read more »
The Lincoln Memorial, the NY Stock Exchange, and Tate, GA
2012-01-11 06:00:00 Small marble quarries had been active in north Georgia since the discovery in the 1830?s of the rare, bright pink marble that the area is famous for. But under the 3-generation dynasty of the Tate family, the Georgia Marble Company, begun in 1884, rose to monopoly status. Georgia Marble Company stone can be found in ... You Might Also Like:Muralist Lola Poston and the Lincoln Theatre
Why did Lincoln Park's three-star restaurant fail a health inspection?
2011-12-30 14:40:00 Lincoln Park became the Food Nexus of Chicago earlier this year, when Michelin declared not one, but two neighborhood restaurants worthy of its coveted three-star rating, putting our fair city on par with food havens like San Francisco. In fact, Lincoln Park’s Alinea and L2O are the only Chicago restaurants to achieve this distinction. Restaurant Magazine even... Read more »
Obama, i'm greater than any president except Lincoln, Roosevelt or Lyndon J
2011-12-26 20:59:00 Obama, i'm greater than any president except Lincoln, Roosevelt or Lyndon Johnson. Obama's record doesn't match his rhetoric on his accomplishments.American Crossroads releases new video: ?Great? December 23, 2011 By American CrossroadsAmerican Crossroads released a new video highlighting Obama?s claim that , his accomplishments so far are greater than any president except Lincoln, Roosevelt or Lyndon Johnson.VIDEO CREDIT: AmericanCrossroads
Holiday block party in Lincoln Park
2011-12-19 16:05:00 I bet a dollar that some people are still sweating it out this week waiting on holiday gifts. I know I am! If you don’t mind cramming it in during a one-hour time span, you can check out the holiday block party in Lincoln Park at Armitage, Webster and Halsted streets. This lil’ block party... Read more »
Muralist Lola Poston and the Lincoln Theatre
2011-12-14 06:00:00 Her paintings were shown at the 1939 World?s Fair, and she helped decorate the White House during the Roosevelt Administration. But the artistic highlight of Lola Poston?s painting career was surely the six 15×20 ft. murals she created in 1929 for the auditorium of the newly built Lincoln Theatre, a talking picture palace and vaudeville ... You Might Also Like:Sound comes to the photoplays
Daniel Day Lewis Spotted As Abraham Lincoln At Arcadia
2011-12-01 15:53:00 Daniel Day Lewis looks like President Lincoln! This is a great reward to anyone who pays attention to pop culture, so much so that they know a star when the person’s out having lunch and made-up as Abraham Lincoln. Apparently a man named Michael Phillips spotted Daniel Day Lewis while both were at a new (Read More...)
Book Review: Killing Lincoln
2011-11-29 03:09:00 History buffs who avoid the heavy handed history tomes might want to check out the best seller Killing Lincoln. The book reads like a best seller (which it is) of the modern real crime stories. In other words, if you have a PhD in history, go elsewhere. If you like an easy read which will teach ...
Grinding Noise In Front End of 2004 Lincoln Navigator 4WD
2011-10-30 05:49:00 I have a grinding noise in the driver's side (USA - Left) of the front end of my 2004 Lincoln Navigator 4WD, but ONLY when the vehicle is in motion and the steering wheel is turned to the right. I addition, my ABS indicator is lit and the first time I start off, my traction control light flashes and
Lincoln Park Zoo: Where the Native Things Are
2011-10-24 09:08:00 The Lincoln Park Zoo, home to wild and exotic animals, is an unorthodox leader in conservation of native plants, animals and insects in Chicago, but with the opening of the Nature Boardwalk at the Lincoln Park Zoo it is becoming just that. After an 18 month renovation that saw the south pond drained and dredges... Read more »
12 best parts of my trip to the Lincoln Park Zoo
2011-09-13 16:40:00 I recently walked to the Lincoln Park Zoo and here is the awesome that befell me. 1. Pleasant Surrounding Views You see plenty of views of the Hancock Tower, but not this one very often. The gardens south of the Arboretum are gorgeously maintained. 2. Lincoln Park Residents Flushing Expired Viagra has Affected the... Read more »
Eric Clapton: Wynton Marsalis Play the Blues - Live From Jazz at Lincoln n
2011-09-02 18:48:00 Wynton Marsalis and Eric Clapton with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra: Play the Blues - Live From Jazz at Lincoln Center (CD/DVD)*****Releasing 9/13/2011 Wynton Marsalis (trumpet); Eric Clapton (guitar); Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra New York City's premier jazz venue got the blues when Wynton Marsalis and Eric Clapton performed together in Rose Theater at Frederick P. Rose Hall, home of Jazz at Lincoln Center for two sold-out shows dedicated to vintage blues. The extraordinary collaboration, billed as Wynton Marsalis & Eric Clapton Play the Blues, paired these musical virtuosos with members of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra as they brought to life a repertoire of songs selected by Clapton and arranged by Marsalis. Reprise Records captures the magic of these unprecedented shows on CD and a CD/DVD combo that both feature selections taken from the two public concerts, as well a special performance for Jazz at Lincoln Center's annual gala. buy Track 1 Ice Cream Tra...
Whats next for Ford EcoBoost? Lincoln C Concept may point the way
2011-08-26 12:22:00 The Ford EcoBoost family continues to expand, with a 1.6 liter 160 PS 4 cylinderengine in production, 2 different 2 liter 4sof 200 and 240 HP, and 3 variants of the 3.5 V-6 for cars and trucks. We’ll also see a 3 cylinder EcoBoost, as well as a higher output 1.6 in the future Fiesta ...
Wine & Wildflowers Benefit at Lincoln Park Zoo for Garfield Park Conser
2011-08-16 10:48:00 Enjoy an inside look at Lincoln Park Zoo’s lush landscapes with this charming garden party on Thursday, September 1 5:30-8pm. Guests will savor seasonal cocktails and hors d’oeuvres and meet author Julia Bachrach at this fundraiser for the Garfield Park Conservatory’s restoration after it was damaged in the June hailstorm. Tickets are $95 per-person. If...
Lee Pace Cast In ?Lincoln?
2011-07-31 02:15:00 Lee Pace fans will be ecstatic about the latest news surrounding the actor’s involvement in Steven Spielberg’s ‘Lincoln’. Get the details here with the low down on where else Pace will be showing his talented face next. Pushing Daisies star Lee Pace has been cast in director Steven Spielberg forthcoming film adaption ‘Lincoln’, based on the best selling book ‘Team of Rivals’ from writer Doris Kearns Goodwin. Spielberg’s latest project in the works will chronicle President Lincoln and the men of his cabinet who at one time disliked the sixteenth president. The political peace will reportedly delve into the conclusion of the Civil War, and if its anything like Goodwin’s examination of Lincoln, the movie will also dial in on his success as an “indispensable ingredient” of the War. Boarding the film as a supporting character, Pace has been brought on to play the role Fernando Wood, the former mayor of New York, and ...
By: Right Celebrity
Lincoln Square Garden Walk August 6th
2011-07-25 13:57:00 This year’s Lincoln Square Garden Walk will feature more than 20 innovative gardens, and emphasizes city-size gardens that most owners have designed and tend themselves. Walk organizer Nancy Benjamin says that gives each garden great personality and the ability to showcase unusual creative solutions. “This is a hands-on, DIY garden walk,” says Benjamin, “You can...
Did you know, Chicago? Lincoln Park Zoo
2011-07-18 18:30:00 I love random Chicago facts, so every week I’ll present ”Did you know,Chicago?” and give interesting tidbits about Chicago favorites. (Don’t worry, I’m not going to tell you the square footage of the Merchandise Mart.) I absolutely love Lincoln Park Zoo. It’s beautiful, free and has great history. I researched the zoo a little bit...
Obama's Lincoln/Railroad gaffe. Why did old media ignore this?
2011-07-03 16:15:00 -By Warner Todd Huston In keeping with the many dozens of gaffes that Obama has made over the years, Verum Serum found another one from last February that has, with the help of the Old Media, slipped under the radar. Just more proof that Obama’s constant gaffes go unreported by the Old Media while they...
Remembering the Rise of West Lincoln Park!
2011-06-26 16:41:00 Can you think of a Chicago neighborhood that started out as three sleepy parallel streets, each street uninterrupted by stops signs for a full quarter mile? That is now home to an ex-race car driver? That is bordered on one end with a High School and on the other end with an Elementary School?
The high-rise scene in Lincoln Park
2011-06-24 07:04:00 The wall of high-rises fronting Chicago's Lincoln Park offer some of the most attractive living anywhere in the US. The park and its neighborhood form a great urban playground for the young and the old. Urban Living's Jeff Herbert concentrates his real estate practice on the near-lakefront stretch of Lincoln Park and has come to know the area well. He operates the innovative and information-packed Lincoln Park Condos site. I'm working with Jeff on building a Guide to Lincoln Park High-rises, and we began the video part of our efforts, as you can see in the video, on a sunny but very windy day. The first part of our video series is a look at the Green City Market,...
Why Didn't Anyone Tell Me? Aaron's Apothecary in Lincoln Park Has
2011-06-24 00:25:00 Yesterday, while wandering aimlessly with my boyfriend down Clark St, I stumbled upon Aaron's Apothecary in Lincoln Park. There aren't a ton of places on that stretch and we had some time to kill, so I dragged him in to look around. ...
A Lincoln Square renovation on an extra-wide lot
2011-06-13 01:36:00 A single long block takes you from the thriving commercial strip at the heart of Lincoln Square to a quiet, tree-lined stretch of renovated homes. My son Jordan worked the camera this morning as we walked through a beautifully redone 3-bedroom home on an extra-wide lot. The home has large, highly functional living spaces, significant upgrades, 2 full, 2 half baths and the features that make it a comfortable place to live. There's also a nice-sized yard with a multi-level deck and a 2-car garage. The home, at 2164 W Leland Ave, is priced at $774,900. Prudential Rubloff's Eric Rojas has the listing and guides us through the home in this sponsored video....
10 Signs it is Summer in Lincoln Park
2011-06-06 15:12:00 Follow @AndyDisco We aren't trying to jinx anything here at Lists That Actually Matter, but it appears that summer is finally here to stay. So to celebrate we narrowed it down to two options: pagan sacrifice to the Sun God or writing a list everyday this week chronicling Signs it is Summer in various Chicago neighborhoods, and the latter won narrowly. Thanks for reading and please check back in with us each day this week for a new neighborhood. --------------------------------------------"Like" us on Facebook....
Hot Deal: Barre Bee Fit in Lincoln Park
2011-06-01 19:42:00 YouSwoop is offering a 5-pack ($35) or 12-pack ($75) of classes at Barre Bee Fit in Lincoln Park. I've been meaning to try this place since it opened in 2009 as a ballet-infused cardio-yoga-pilates studio.Although I imagine flexibility, ballet experience, and some amount of stamina would be helpful in class, Barre Bee Fit welcomes all levels to the studio. According to their Twitter (@barrebeefit) the program is designed for women who want a "strong, svelte, and feminine body." Yes, please! A convenient few blocks from the Armitage brown line stop, the studio has a great LP location just south of Armitage and N. Clybourn. Get the YouSwoop here!...
New and open - Lincoln Square 4-bedroom single-family for $469K
2011-05-27 18:48:00 I'll be in Lincoln Square tomorrow morning, checking out the highly-rated Winnemac Park on my way to video an open house a short block away from the park. A Saturday open house? Yes. Prudential Rubloff's Eric Rojas, one of our clients, often hosts open houses on Saturdays, and he has one scheduled tomorrow from 11 to 1 at one of his new listings: 5137 N Oakley Ave in Lincoln Square. The 4-bedroom, 2-bath home is on a south-facing corner lot that boasts a 2-car garage and "pro grade landscaping." See more details at Eric's informative Chicago Real Estate Local blog, one of Chicago's best....
Residents, Ex-Alderman File Lawsuit Against Lincoln Park Hospital Plan
2011-05-27 06:04:00 Martin Oberman sues city of Chicago and developers for the "illegal rezoning" of the Lincoln Park Hospital site.
Lincoln Park Zoo's "Wine and Wildlife" Educates, Lubricates
2011-05-17 04:24:00 A new tradition at the zoo lets you toast while learning about the animals in your backyard.
Lincoln Park's Farmers' Market Moves Outdoors
2011-05-12 06:01:00 One of the neighborhoods most popular events moves outside for the summer.
Girl Mugged at Gunpoint in Lincoln Park
2011-05-09 08:06:00 Police found and arrested two men a few blocks away.
City Council Approves Lincoln Park Hospital Redevelopment
2011-05-09 07:44:00 Despite alderman Michele Smith's efforts, the Webster Square controversy continues.
A single-family with a townhome price, near the Lincoln Park / North Center
2011-05-04 23:37:00 Yesterday afternoon I met up with Realtor Eric Rojas at Chi Che Wang Playlot Park, near the border of the Lincoln Park and North Center community areas, and together we made our way into the nearby gated Picardy Place community, where Eric has listed a three-bedroom / three-bath single-family home at $474,900. The light-filled home has an attached two-car garage, a bedroom or family room, and a grass yard / dog run at ground level. Stairs lead to a main level featuring a living / dining area with a fireplace and built-ins, a kitchen with a breakfast bar, and a breakfast room opening to a large deck. The top floor has two bedrooms and two baths, including a master...
Bach Comes to Lincoln Park
2011-04-19 04:07:00 The Chicago Bach Project will perform St. Matthew's Passion in Lincoln Park this Wednesday.
Lincoln Park Places: The Lincoln Park Conservatory
2011-04-17 16:00:00 An inside look at one of Lincoln Park's architectural and natural gems.
Laurie's Planet of Sound @ 4639 N Lincoln Celebrates Record Store Day
2011-04-17 15:45:00 These are four of the guys, gals, guy-gals, gal-guys and ga-gas who work at Laurie's Planet, the best record and DVD store in town - plus they sell strange books, knitting patterns etc. They know everything there is to know about music and I'd like to fuck all of them, either separately or as a group. (On condition they all dress up as Milwaukee Avenue whores). ...
Annie Calderone at Art + Science in Lincoln Park Serves Up Hot Spring Hair!
2011-04-14 05:24:00 Oh hey, need new hair this spring? I have the stylist for you! Edgy and friendly Annie Calderone is a Stylist and make-up artist at Art+Science at the Lincoln Park location. Annie has an impeccable knack for giving a great consultation as well as amazing conversation. She offers killer cuts and is worth giving a shot A.S.A.P. It is once in a lifetime that you can find someone that has a young, fresh take on the hair industry with the talent and passion to back it up. Go get your spring on with Annie at Art+Science today!...
Lincoln Park Zoo Names Adorable Baby Gibbon
2011-04-14 05:12:00 Three months since his birth in January, a baby ape finally gets a name.
Did Someone Try to Steal Tigers from the Lincoln Park Zoo?
2011-04-10 06:52:00 Burglars break into the Kovler Lion House and explore the tiger habitat.
Ramsey Lewis on Abraham Lincoln
2011-04-07 23:18:00 Ramsey Lewis has composed and performed a brilliant symphonic tribute to President Abraham Lincoln musical called Proclamation of Hope. ... |
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