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The Man with the Golden Arm
One man’s addiction takes him deep into Chicago’s West Side
I’m like most Chicagoans you know. I get up every day, stumble a few blocks to the Division Blue Line stop in Wicker Park and ride a packed subway car into the Loop, where my office is located. I work hard, but, like most, would rather be spending my day in some other leisurely fashion. However, unlike most Chicagoans, especially of the professional set, I am a heroin addict
(2009-01-20)
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Free Will Astrology
Your weekly horoscope
(2009-01-20)
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Seven Days in Chicago
Local wine-lovers fight HB 429 + InCUBATE hosts its Unlympics + Ice Box Press celebrates the release of "Say To These Bones, LIve!"
(2009-01-20)
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Chicago Hype Exchange
Charting the capricious contours of celebrity
(2009-01-20)
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Keeping It Cool
Chicago Park District celebrates winter
Within walls lined with blue-green tile, the Chicago Park District puts on its Fourth Annual Polar Adventure Days, partially sponsored by and located at Northerly Island on Museum Campus. Upon arrival there is a line of people waiting for hot cocoa served in cute, tiny mugs—available to the first 500 to arrive
(2009-01-20)
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Tip of the Week
Black Creativity 2009: Green Revolution
Since 1971, the Museum of Science and Industry has presented its “Black Creativity” celebration, a six-week program highlighting the achievements of African Americans. This year, in addition to an art exhibit and a series of guest lectures, the museum focuses on African American contributions to the green industry
(2009-01-20)
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Take It Etsy
The rise of an indie marketplace
Etsy.com, the premier online marketplace for buying and selling all things handmade, has exploded in popularity in the last few years. Since their launch in June 2005, more than 100,000 sellers from around the world have opened up Etsy shops. Etsy makes it easy to explore the Chicago sellers with a “Shop Local” feature, and there are hundreds of talented and entrepreneurial Chicagoans out there, making their crafts, photography and artwork available online
(2009-01-20)
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INAUGURATION DAY EVENTS
Here are some inauguration festivities to help you celebrate the events of January 20
(2009-01-13)
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