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A lake house in the city? Fairmont Chicago has got you covered with the debut of its own version of a getaway experience. Fairmont’s Lake House attracted a full house of guests on May 18 when it presented Lake House, a fun-filled happening held in the lobby to celebrate the spirit of summer,…

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Lendlease and Magellan Development Group announced today that Cirrus, a 47-story luxury condominium tower in Lakeshore East, has begun welcoming its first residents.

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Cascade Park, the final phase of the Lakeshore East development, marked its grand opening Wednesday afternoon with a celebration attended by project developers, architects and community residents. 

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Aon Center leadership and project developers on Thursday celebrated the grand opening of the building's newly renovated South Plaza, which features seasonal landscaping, lounge seating and tables for dining, along with fire pits expected to debut next week.

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The Joffrey Ballet opens its inaugural season at the Lyric Opera House and marks its return to live performances with Home: a Celebration, a triumphant mixed repertory program that spotlights original works by rising stars Chanel DaSilva, Joffrey rehearsal director Nicolas Blanc and Joffrey …

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Bring the kids and enjoy the fun, Thursday, July 22, in Maggie Daley Park! Starting at 6 pm, there will be a variety of fun-filled activities including wall climbing, raffle prizes, roller-blade rentals, bungee and more!

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Initially, we had some questions about that giant egg in Maggie Daley Park, wondering if it was part of the Pokemon GO Fest that begins today, Saturday, July 17. The answer is YES! A spokesman for the event reached out to us today to confirm that it IS part of this exciting event! Read ALL t…

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Willy Jones, or Will Jones on the job, is a man of many talents. From traveling around the country playing blues, rock and R&B with numerous bands to styling the hair of big-shot celebrities such as Ice-T and other rappers for 25 years, Jones is as charismatic as he is well-humored and n…

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As the point of contact for tenants and visitors entering 233 N. Michigan Ave., Lynsay Lindsey handles a multitude of responsibilities.

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Hundreds of Chicago families in need will receive diapers this winter thanks to a drive launched by two ParkShore women — an initiative they hope will inspire other New Eastside residents to give back to the community as well.

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Aon Center doorperson Darryl Richardson began perfecting the skills of his trade in the mid-1980s, when he accepted a job providing security for a summer program at Chicago’s Tilden High School. “After that I got hired at Zayre’s Department Store as a security doorman,” he said. “That really…

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The Joffrey Ballet's Joffrey Studio Series, featuring a combination of live and prerecorded content, is premiering two new works that will be streamed live from the Joffrey's Gerald Arpino Black Box Theatre.

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The pathway connecting the New Eastside to the Chicago Riverwalk has reopened to the public, once again giving residents direct access to the city's popular pedestrian destination.

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As this issue comes out in early November, we will be right smack in the middle of election mania—sure to be a volatile, if not hostile, period of time (I hope I am wrong).

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Mayor Lightfoot refuses to let the pandemic ruin Chicago's holiday spirit. In a press release issued with the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), she has invited everyone to watch this year’s Tree Lighting ceremony on YouTube. 

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The recipe to a stress-free Thanksgiving is simple. It begins with ordering food from a restaurant and ends with dessert. Below is a list of nearby venues opening for carryout and delivery of pre-ordered meals on Thanksgiving and, if the restrictions are lifted, dine-in service.

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Creating custom cookies for neighbors, a booming business

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In a speech congratulating President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on their victory Nov. 7, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said she was elated and relieved to begin working with the new administration and stressed the importance of striving for unity amid the challenges of…

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Roger Gomez is pursuing an accounting degree while working as a doorperson at the Aqua Tower, but that does not mean he intends to move on after graduation.

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Hundreds of protesters demanded full accountability of the nation’s vote-counters during a Rally to Defend the Election that began at Daley Plaza yesterday afternoon. After listening to remarks by SEIU Executive Vice President Erica Bland-Durosinmi, they took an eight-block circular route th…

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Architect, real estate developer and Magellan Development Group Chairman Emeritus Jim Loewenberg passed away from cancer on October 14. A Chicago-born graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Loewenberg helped transform a former rail yard into what is now the city’s Lakeshore E…

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Renee Moore dedicated her career to helping others when she decided to leave nursing school and launch her own caregiving business nearly two decades ago. “I made it all the way to clinicals (the hands-on phase of the nursing program), but I would come home crying because there wasn’t enough…

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Open House Chicago, a citywide architectural showcase organized by the Chicago Architecture Center, is returning this fall in a modified format that emphasizes neighborhood exploration and self-guided tours, as well as virtual programming.

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The city is accepting nominations for this year’s official Millennium Park Christmas tree through October 23, according to an announcement today from Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE).

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The 2020 Chicago Marathon is officially canceled, but runners are finding ways to participate during what would have been the 43rd annual edition.

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A newly created “Performing Arts Venue Relief Program” will award up to 120 Chicago venues with $10,000 grants to compensate for losses resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to an announcement from Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE).

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Christkindlmarket in downtown Chicago is transitioning to an online format this year out of concern for guests' safety, site organizers have announced.

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As cinemas welcome viewers back and fans preparefor online premieres of highly anticipated films like Mulan and Antebellum, one of America’smost noteworthy reviewers explains whymovies are (almost) always worth waiting for.

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Our puppy mill rescue, Luna, escaped on the evening of August 31, 2020 by sliding out of her halter on lower Wacker Drive.  She was seen shortly thereafter on a construction site along the Riverwalk after several well -intentioned people tried to capture her.  That night after our family sea…

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Starting Thursday, Oct. 1, Chicago will relax Phase Four guidelines for businesses, Mayor Lori Lightfoot, the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection and the Chicago Department of Public Health announced on Monday, Sept. 28.According to a city news release, the new guidelines …

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Amazon announced today that it would hire new employees to fill more than 100,000 open jobs throughout the U.S. and Canada and, according to several media reports, over 5,000 of them will be in Chicago.

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Global professional services firm Aon has released the results of a new COVID-19 Pulse Survey focused on how companies are rethinking their human capital strategies in response to the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.

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The world premiere of RJ Cutler’s Belushi will light up a Pilsen drive-in and thousands of homes across the country for the Chicago International Film Festival’s opening night on Wednesday, Oct. 14. Chronicling the life and career of the native son and Second City alumnus, the documentary wi…