I’ve written about the online reservation site Open Table before.  It’s a great one stop shop to find a cool restaurant, make reservations AND earn points towards gift certificates.  That’s pretty cool on it’s own but now you can get a free dessert too!  There are few things I like more than dessert so this [...]

This is an incredible story of a very smart man with a great innovative idea.   And despite minimal/no marketing, the universe is taking notice.  It makes me wonder how my three year old will be getting her education/information when she gets to high school. I can’t wait to see it all unfold! Bill Gates’ favorite [...]

I am so excited!!  The Chicago Public Library is opening a branch right around the corner from me, an easy walk for me and my daughter! West Town Branch will open to the public on Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at 1625 W. Chicago Ave. Branch Hours: Monday & Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Tuesday [...]

National Night Out Sponsored by the 14th District Police, America’s National Night Out Against Crime is set for Tuesday, August 3, from 5-10pm at 1359 N. Sacramento, in the Humboldt Park boat house. There will be a Michael Jackson impersonator, a climbing wall, a petting zoo, free pizza and hot dogs, and free American flags [...]

STREET SWEEPING TEXT ALERT SYSTEM LAUNCHES First Ward Alderman Joe Morena is launching a text alert system for residential street sweeping in the ward. This text alert system will be the first in Chicago and the second in the country. This text notification system will have two positive effects. The number of tickets issued should [...]

On Wednesday, July 14th, join us at Perennial for the next installment in our summer-long series of cocktail parties focusing on fresh ingredients from the Green City Market.  We will send BRG mixologist, Benjamin Schiller on a mission to find the best and most beautiful ingredients at the market, and then come back and make 2 fabulous [...]