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Posts tagged "Billy Dec"

WGN's Winter Wonderfest with Jennifer Hudson at Navy Pier

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Jennifer Hudson sings “Oh, Holy Night” at her toy drive celebration at Navy Pier. (Pic by Mila Samokhina) Jennifer Hudson made a lot of kiddies very happy from the Abraham Lincoln Center Wednesday morning!  Hundreds of children, parents and fans showed up at Navy Pier’s Winter Wonderfest Celebration to see her and accept the wonderful... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
December 23, 2010 at 12:01 pm
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Peninsula Hotel is BIG Winner at World of Chocolate!

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The Peninsula Hotel won 3 of the 5 awards at this year’s World of Chocolate. There were 1700 people at this year’s 9th annual World of Chocolate benefitting the Aids Foundation of Chicago and 26 entries competing for five awards. Categories included tastiest chocolate treat (The Hot Chocolate Award), most creative use of chocolate (The Loco Cocoa Award), best presentation... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
December 6, 2010 at 3:18 pm
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Sundance Film Festival 2010

Founder Robert Redford makes the opening remarks at Sundance. (Pic by Peter Kramer) Park City, Utah, this year was filled with Chicagoans who had come to party and attend the 20th Sundance Film Festival. Kristina McGrath and her twin sister, Korinna Isselhardt, hosted a girls’ winter getaway for 10 women that included Heather Farley, Toni... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
January 24, 2010 at 5:22 pm
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World of Chocolate Draws a Sweet Crowd for Charity

The sweetest place to be last week was at the World of Chocolate at the Chicago Hilton!  Benefitting the Aids Foundation of Chicago, this event attracted over 1,500 chocolate lovers and raised over $200,000.  28 of the city’s finest restaurants, hotels, caterers and chocolatiers competed in five categories. The Peninsula walked away with three top... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
December 7, 2009 at 8:51 pm
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Victoria's Secret Angels Mingle with Sports Stars at VIP Opening Party

Chicago Bull Taj Gibson, Marisa Miller, Doutzen Kroes and star Bull Derrick Rose. I’m not sure I’ve ever seen so much hoopla over a store opening!  But then this was no ordinary store–it was Victoria’s Secret WITH Angels too!  All along Michigan Avenue for the past few weeks, there have been lucite cases holding a variety of Angel... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
October 22, 2009 at 11:18 am
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Appetizing Fun at Green City Market

At Green City Market with Sunda Chef Rodelio Aglibot and fellow Chicago Now blogger, Billy Dec. I can see the Green City Market sign from my front yard in Old Town.  It’s a real comfort knowing that all of that fresh, healthy food is only ½ block away.  If you haven’t been to a Green... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
September 13, 2009 at 11:41 am
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Chicago Now's Rooftop Launch

Chicago Now bloggers Jimmy Greenfield, Billy Dec, Cubbie Julie, me and Kevin O’Neil. Chicago Now’s official website launch was Monday, August 10th, but the rooftop launch party was Wednesday and it was my first time seeing a game from this unique vantage point.  I was so honored to be one of four bloggers invited and... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
August 14, 2009 at 2:13 pm
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Sunda was "Sports Central" Saturday Night!

A-Rod with my goddaughter Natalie Sager. Every year around this time, my BFF from high school, Susie Sager, and her daughter, Natalie, make a mother/daughter trip to Chicago.  Chuck and I always try to take them to the latest hot spots.  So on this weekend we took them to Jerry Kleiner’s 33 Club for dinner... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
August 2, 2009 at 10:22 am
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