2013
Homemade Mother’s Day Gifts Kids Of All Ages Can Make
For a unique Mother’s Day gift, you can’t go wrong with a homemade craft from your child. The following crafts are geared to specific ages, but all are sure to delight mom.
Best Ways To Celebrate Lunar New Year In Chicago
Say goodbye to the dragon and get ready to celebrate the year of the snake as the Chicagoland area prepares for the Chinese new year. From tea ceremonies to parades, there’s plenty to do to start the new year. Use this list to get started in planning your own festivities.
Pitchfork Music Festival Headliners Announced
An annual music festival held here in Chicago, Pitchfork Music Festival will take place July 19-21 in Union Park. While most bands haven’t been confirmed–the festival usually has over 40 artists–Pitchfork announced three headliners today: R. Kelly, Björk, and Belle and Sebastian….
What The Real & Fake Smiles At The Golden Globes Really Mean
I may have no idea who half the people at the Golden Globes were, but I do know smiles. As a miserable adult, I fake smile throughout most of my day. This makes me an expert. Maybe? Anyway, here’s my “expert” analyzation of some of the best smiles at last night’s Golden Globes…
2013 Guide To The Field Museum
The Field Museum is all about history, so here’s a little history about the Field Museum. The museum was first incorporated into the State of Illinois on September 16, 1893 as part of an outgrowth of the World’s Columbian Exposition held in Chicago in 1893…
How To Keep New Year’s Resolutions
Most of us make them, and then most of us break them. Resolutions are uttered the first days of January, but by February we’ve already abandoned that which we so wanted…
First Marriage For New Year In Cook County
Cook County has a new first couple–the first couple to say “I do” in 2013.
West Town Man Becomes City’s First Homicide Of 2013
Officers discovered a 20-year-old man laying on the ground in the 700 block of North Noble Street. He was bleeding from a gunshot wound to the throat.
Shorter, Scaled-Back Taste Of Chicago To Return Next Year
The Taste of Chicago next year will be only five days, and will again feature reserved seats and specially-prepared food for an extra price, according to published reports.
Chicago’s Gay And Lesbian Film Fest Called Off For This Year
Chicago’s Reeling gay and lesbian film festival has been called off for this year, for a one-year hiatus.



