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Chicago Human Rhythm Project: Jubalee… Tap Into the Night

The Pritzker Stage at Millennium Park came alive recently as the Chicago Human Rhythm Project (C.H.R.P.) celebrated their 25th year silver anniversary.

Plant With Purpose Celebrates Their 30th Anniversary

The critical link between deforestation and poverty in the Dominican Republic was an eye opening, terrible cycle first observed by Tom Woodard in 1984. He quickly realized that donations and offerings of food could never break this negative cycle or address the causes of rural poverty in certain countries…

Eric-LaSalle Auto Ship

James Bond and the Erie-LaSalle

Excited James Bond fans from all over the city gathered on Sept. 6th for a once in a lifetime event: the landmark 80th anniversary of Erie-La Salle Auto Body Shop and the 50th anniversary of James Bond.

Evening on Astor an Elegant Block Party

Hundreds of Gold Coast residents showed up for the 32nd Annual Astor St. party, unofficially referred to as “50 Shades of Stanley, An Evening with Astor Street”.

Lamplight Equestrian Center: A Guiding Light For All Aspiring Riders

About 41 miles West of Chicago nestled in the little town of Wayne lies a world – class sportsman’s paradise: Lamplight Equestrian Center… even Mr. Ed would be jealous!

Palmer Floral Shop: Flowers, Chocolates, and Fresh Fruit… Oh My!

To the casual passerby, Palmer Floral Shop, located at 1926 S. Mannheim Road in Westchester, IL, appears on the outside to be just like any other store you might drive by and hardly notice. However on the inside, you will make a wonderful discovery: a unique place, blending all of …

Homeless pup Gandolph

Beach Party for PAWS Chicago

Congratulations to co – chairs Kim Gleeson, Cheri Lawrence, and Christine Mallul for their outstanding efforts, along with PAWS Founder Paula Fasseas, whose never ending work for the PAWS organization will never be forgotten.

The Klairmont Kollections

So what’s it like to walk through an automotive wonderland? It’s kind of hard to explain, but the gateway to auto heaven is at 3111 N. Knox St.

The Lazarus Conspiracies Premiers in Chicago

Chicago’s literary society wonderfully turned out for the Chicago premier of acclaimed Streeterville novelist Richard Rose’s new murder mystery “The Lazarus Conspiracies.”

Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind Gala 2014

The Chicago Lighthouse is a non-profit agency devoted to ” …. providing the highest quality educational, clinical, vocational, and rehabilitation services for children, youth, and adults who are blind ” “Seeing What’s Possible” was the theme for this year’s annual Gala, a wonderful dinner party at The Four Seasons Hotel …