http://www.examiner.com/x-2599-Chicago-City-Guide-Examiner?cid=exrss-Chicago-City-Guide-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:26:55 -0700 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:28:36 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-2599-Chicago-City-Guide-Examiner~y2009m10d5-Dance-club-for-grownups-The-Shrine?cid=exrss-Chicago-City-Guide-Examiner Attribution info at Creative CommonsThe fast-thumping-bass electronic-music that got you sweaty at 22 can lose its appeal.  Wrigleyville bars make a sport of leg-humping; Bucktown-ers can be too chill to dance; Gold Coast spins shiny interiors,... food and drink music and dance Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:28:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2599-Chicago-City-Guide-Examiner~y2009m10d5-Dance-club-for-grownups-The-Shrine?cid=exrss-Chicago-City-Guide-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2599-Chicago-City-Guide-Examiner~y2009m9d28-International-Film-Festival-is-a-Chicago-essential?cid=exrss-Chicago-City-Guide-Examiner Attribution at Creative CommonsStars from more than 40 countries will walk the red carpet at the Chicago International Film Festival.  The festival attracts a high caliber of film-makers and shines light on local talent; many of the films that d... arts and literature food and drink Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:15:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2599-Chicago-City-Guide-Examiner~y2009m9d28-International-Film-Festival-is-a-Chicago-essential?cid=exrss-Chicago-City-Guide-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2599-Chicago-City-Guide-Examiner~y2009m9d10-German-American-Fest-Lincoln-Squares-version-of-Oktoberfest?cid=exrss-Chicago-City-Guide-Examiner Photo from Creative CommonsLincoln Square is home to several distinct European communities, but the most prominent group this time of year is the German-Americans.  Celebrate the spirit of  heritage with beer, bratwurst, sauerkraut, and sin... neighborhoods food and drink Thu, 10 Sep 2009 08:30:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2599-Chicago-City-Guide-Examiner~y2009m9d10-German-American-Fest-Lincoln-Squares-version-of-Oktoberfest?cid=exrss-Chicago-City-Guide-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2599-Chicago-City-Guide-Examiner~y2009m7d17-City-Guide-101-What-is-gentrification?cid=exrss-Chicago-City-Guide-Examiner Photo from  Flickr user hiveGentrification is an upward shift in neighborhood economics.  Real estate plays a key role.  Crime rates, lack of infrastructure like schools or shopping, and the overall income level of a neighborhood can m... neighborhoods Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:33:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2599-Chicago-City-Guide-Examiner~y2009m7d17-City-Guide-101-What-is-gentrification?cid=exrss-Chicago-City-Guide-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2599-Chicago-City-Guide-Examiner~y2009m7d17-City-Guide-101-Where-can-I-dine-vegan-in-Chicago?cid=exrss-Chicago-City-Guide-Examiner Photo from Flickr user There are restaurant categories where an extensive menu of vegetarian options are available.  Those that serve Middle Eastern, traditional African and Italian food tend to have vegetarian plates but be certain that th... neighborhoods food and drink Fri, 17 Jul 2009 12:15:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2599-Chicago-City-Guide-Examiner~y2009m7d17-City-Guide-101-Where-can-I-dine-vegan-in-Chicago?cid=exrss-Chicago-City-Guide-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2599-Chicago-City-Guide-Examiner~y2009m7d7-Folk-and-Roots-Festival-best-concert-for-musical-variety?cid=exrss-Chicago-City-Guide-Examiner Photo from flickr user ashleighb77Just northwest of Lakeview is Lincoln Square, where the streets are lined with tall trees and the neighbors know each other, at least by face.  Many people don't know Lincoln Square, or its little brother to th... neighborhoods arts and literature family friendly Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:05:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2599-Chicago-City-Guide-Examiner~y2009m7d7-Folk-and-Roots-Festival-best-concert-for-musical-variety?cid=exrss-Chicago-City-Guide-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2599-Chicago-City-Guide-Examiner~y2009m6d26-Gary-Indiana-enduring-the-cold-shoulder?cid=exrss-Chicago-City-Guide-Examiner Photo from Creative Commons by flickr user anneh632 Northwest Indiana, a Chicago suburb, is criss-crossed by highways, railroad tracks and steel bridges.  It is thickly outlined by steel mills and oil refineries the size of small cities, and in ... oudoors neighborhoods Michael Jackson Fri, 26 Jun 2009 18:07:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2599-Chicago-City-Guide-Examiner~y2009m6d26-Gary-Indiana-enduring-the-cold-shoulder?cid=exrss-Chicago-City-Guide-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2599-Chicago-City-Guide-Examiner~y2009m6d20-Chicagoland-pharmaceutical-discounts?cid=exrss-Chicago-City-Guide-Examiner Photo from Creative Commons by user napolifd.Healthcare reform for those under 18 swept the state while Obama was still in Illinois office, but if you don't qualify for these programs there are still plenty of deals out there.Topping the list is Mei... family friendly Sat, 20 Jun 2009 15:34:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2599-Chicago-City-Guide-Examiner~y2009m6d20-Chicagoland-pharmaceutical-discounts?cid=exrss-Chicago-City-Guide-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2599-Chicago-City-Guide-Examiner~y2009m5d13-Free-Chicago-architecture-tours?cid=exrss-Chicago-City-Guide-Examiner Photo of Tiffany Dome by Rachel Slager May 17 Great Places & SpacesThis annual event is in it's 11th year with more tours available than ever.  Show up early for registration and check if your tour has advanced registration because space is... neighborhoods arts and literature family friendly Wed, 13 May 2009 18:02:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2599-Chicago-City-Guide-Examiner~y2009m5d13-Free-Chicago-architecture-tours?cid=exrss-Chicago-City-Guide-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2599-Chicago-City-Guide-Examiner~y2009m4d17-Earth-Day-Weekend-events-and-parks-cleanup?cid=exrss-Chicago-City-Guide-Examiner Photo by Rachel Slager. If you are heading outside this weekend, it will be easy to find volunteer or green-education opportunities in honor of Earth Day.  Everything listed is free to visit or attend.1.  Earth Day Celebration at Grant Par... oudoors arts and literature Green living family friendly Fri, 17 Apr 2009 10:55:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2599-Chicago-City-Guide-Examiner~y2009m4d17-Earth-Day-Weekend-events-and-parks-cleanup?cid=exrss-Chicago-City-Guide-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2599-Chicago-City-Guide-Examiner~y2009m4d15-National-Train-Day-celebration-at-Union-Station?cid=exrss-Chicago-City-Guide-Examiner Chicago Union Station.  Photo by Krzysztof Makara. This year marks the 140th anniversary of the Pacific Railroad, known historically as the U.S.'s First Transcontinental Railraod;  It is only the second year marking National Train Day.If ... Green living family friendly Travel Transportation Wed, 15 Apr 2009 15:13:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2599-Chicago-City-Guide-Examiner~y2009m4d15-National-Train-Day-celebration-at-Union-Station?cid=exrss-Chicago-City-Guide-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2599-Chicago-City-Guide-Examiner~y2009m4d14-Science-in-the-Museums?cid=exrss-Chicago-City-Guide-Examiner Photo by MllePetersonChicago corners the market of U.S. citizens with Nobel Prizes in science, and those intellects were surely fostered by the local museums and research facilities.Science is the city's theme of the year with regional programming of... arts Green living family friendly science Tue, 14 Apr 2009 15:56:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2599-Chicago-City-Guide-Examiner~y2009m4d14-Science-in-the-Museums?cid=exrss-Chicago-City-Guide-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2599-Chicago-City-Guide-Examiner~y2009m4d9-The-best-music-venues-you-never-visit?cid=exrss-Chicago-City-Guide-Examiner Heartland Cafe's outdoor seating.  Photo by LibrariancExpand your list of favorite clubs.  Discover some lesser known locales that will put you at the feet of the musicians and shake-up your listening habits.Andy's Jazz - Gold CoastWhy you ... arts neighborhoods food and drink Thu, 09 Apr 2009 16:30:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2599-Chicago-City-Guide-Examiner~y2009m4d9-The-best-music-venues-you-never-visit?cid=exrss-Chicago-City-Guide-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2599-Chicago-City-Guide-Examiner~y2009m3d31-One-Book-One-Chicago-program-has-its-eye-on-Humboldt-Park?cid=exrss-Chicago-City-Guide-Examiner Formerly the Stables and Receptory, now the IPRAC buildingNow in its eighth year, biannual One Book, One Chicago is a citywide book club.  This spring, commuters will grip the pages of The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros.  Set in ... neighborhoods arts and literature Tue, 31 Mar 2009 16:47:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2599-Chicago-City-Guide-Examiner~y2009m3d31-One-Book-One-Chicago-program-has-its-eye-on-Humboldt-Park?cid=exrss-Chicago-City-Guide-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2599-Chicago-City-Guide-Examiner~y2009m3d29-Wrigley-Field-vs-US-Cellular-Field-Cubs-vs-Sox-a-showdown-of-everything-baseball?cid=exrss-Chicago-City-Guide-Examiner AP Photo/Chris CarlsonChicago's Crosstown Classic is an inner-city face-off, north against south, and in the days leading to the game you can hear smack-talk on every street corner.  Though Cubs and Sox are tied for Windy City Showdown wins, th... sports neighborhoods Sun, 29 Mar 2009 15:28:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2599-Chicago-City-Guide-Examiner~y2009m3d29-Wrigley-Field-vs-US-Cellular-Field-Cubs-vs-Sox-a-showdown-of-everything-baseball?cid=exrss-Chicago-City-Guide-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2599-Chicago-City-Guide-Examiner~y2009m3d27-Buckingham-Fountain-set-to-reopen-after-25-million-restoration-project?cid=exrss-Chicago-City-Guide-Examiner Buckingham Fountain.  Churning 14 thousand gallons of water per minute, shooting sprays 150 feet in the air, Clarence F. Buckingham Memorial Fountain remains one of the largest fountains in the world.The architecture reflects the Versailles gar... neighborhoods arts and literature Fri, 27 Mar 2009 10:40:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2599-Chicago-City-Guide-Examiner~y2009m3d27-Buckingham-Fountain-set-to-reopen-after-25-million-restoration-project?cid=exrss-Chicago-City-Guide-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2599-Chicago-City-Guide-Examiner~y2009m3d20-Spring-flower-show-at-Garfield-Park-Conservatory?cid=exrss-Chicago-City-Guide-Examiner Photo by Rachel Slager. Now in its centennial year of operation, the Garfield Park Conservatory is a public botanical garden.  Admission is free and parking is free when available.Each expansive domed-room maintains a different climate.  I... Green living family friendly Fri, 20 Mar 2009 10:23:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2599-Chicago-City-Guide-Examiner~y2009m3d20-Spring-flower-show-at-Garfield-Park-Conservatory?cid=exrss-Chicago-City-Guide-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2599-Chicago-City-Guide-Examiner~y2009m3d19-CARA-training-for-springs-halfmarathons?cid=exrss-Chicago-City-Guide-Examiner Photo license to Andypowe11.Spring is here and it is time to dust off your running shoes.  Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA) is the largest runners' community in the Midwest and they make a strong showing at the annual Chicago Marathon.CA... sports Thu, 19 Mar 2009 08:59:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2599-Chicago-City-Guide-Examiner~y2009m3d19-CARA-training-for-springs-halfmarathons?cid=exrss-Chicago-City-Guide-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2599-Chicago-City-Guide-Examiner~y2009m3d18-World-Water-Week-dining-and-walk-events?cid=exrss-Chicago-City-Guide-Examiner Aerial river shot.  Photo by Rachel Slager.World Water Day was established for March 23 by the United Nations.  It is a day they wanted countries to devote to water conservationism and sanitation projects, to international water sharing agr... Green living food and drink Wed, 18 Mar 2009 13:45:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2599-Chicago-City-Guide-Examiner~y2009m3d18-World-Water-Week-dining-and-walk-events?cid=exrss-Chicago-City-Guide-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2599-Chicago-City-Guide-Examiner~y2009m3d12-St-Patricks-Day?cid=exrss-Chicago-City-Guide-Examiner Photo by Barenboime, click for licenseGo green or go home this St. Patrick's Day.  Spend this month embracing the best of the Irish-American culture, one neighborhood at a time.Beverly/ Morgan Park/ Mt. Greenwood - You shouldn't miss the South ... neighborhoods arts and literature food and drink st patricks day Thu, 12 Mar 2009 13:29:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2599-Chicago-City-Guide-Examiner~y2009m3d12-St-Patricks-Day?cid=exrss-Chicago-City-Guide-Examiner