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Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art Set to Celebrate 25th Anniversary in Big Way
The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art has been around for nearly 25 years and is the only nonprofit organization in the United States solely dedicated to outsider art. As the museum gets ready to celebrate its anniversary in a unique way next year, the staff credits its success to the showcasing of artists who […]
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Chicago Fire Soccer Stars Take Over New Nando’s on Wabash, Manning Grills for Charity
November 18, 2015 Comments Off on Chicago Fire Soccer Stars Take Over New Nando’s on Wabash, Manning Grills for Charity
Nando’s PERi-PERi, the South African-Portuguese restaurant known worldwide for its spicy flame-grilled chicken, hatches its fourth Chicago restaurant Saturday Nov. 21 at 22 S. Wabash Avenue. For the first two days of operation, Chicago Fire players will take over the grills and deliver succulent PERi-PERi chicken to fans gathered at Nando’s new Loop location. Nando’s […]
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Hyde Park Boutique Bridges Old with New
November 12, 2015 Comments Off on Hyde Park Boutique Bridges Old with New
Stamp’Lays, a store/salon owned by Kimberly Stampley, sits nuzzled in the middle of a block on the Southeast Side of Hyde Park. Her shop offers the latest fashion trends and also has a hair salon in back so customers can get their “going out” hair done. Stampley, who has been running the salon for 18 […]
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Deville Owner Has Passion For Pizza, People
November 3, 2015 Comments Off on Deville Owner Has Passion For Pizza, People
John Durning is making pizza his way. The New York native and owner of Pizzeria Deville has brought his expressive personality and signature style to the Chicago suburbs—and he has found a niche in Libertyville. “I’ve eaten pizza everywhere in every form all across this country,” Durning said. “I find the way the Italians have […]
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Independent Bookstore is Alive and Well in Logan Square
June 22, 2015 Comments Off on Independent Bookstore is Alive and Well in Logan Square
Teresa Kirschbraun, owner of City Lit Books in Logan Square, knows her customers. She is their neighbor, after all, having lived in Logan Square herself for more than 25 years. “Selfishly I wanted my commute to be eight blocks,” Kirschbraun said with a laugh. In the eyes of her customers, however, the choice was hardly […]
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Lakeview Restaurant Focus of Controversy
May 15, 2015 Comments Off on Lakeview Restaurant Focus of Controversy
Chop Chop Chinaman, a Chinese restaurant located in the Lakeview neighborhood, has come under scrutiny for its name, which some Chicagoans think is racist. “It’s stupid, just stupid,” said Lakeview resident Zoe Faller. “I can’t say for sure the owners knew it would offend people, but I feel like at some point somebody should’ve said […]
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Cafe Jumping Bean Keeps Local Art Alive
April 27, 2015 Comments Off on Cafe Jumping Bean Keeps Local Art Alive
The Cafe Jumping Bean, located in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood, strives to keep the art scene alive for the neighborhood residents. Owner Eleazar Delgado opened the cafe’s doors in 1994 when he was only a 26-year-old, but even at such a young age, Delgado had a vision for what he wanted. “I had fast food experience […]
