Bucktown
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Kidz in the Hall give props to Chicago landmarks on new album
Naledge (left) and Double-OCasual fans need not apply when it comes to the Kidz in the Hall's upcoming third album, "Land of Make Believe."...
Kyra Kyles on RedEye
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Marc Jacobs store opening Feb. 25
Fashion fans, you knew it was coming. The much-delayed Marc Jacobs store located in the posh Elysian Hotel opens Feb. 25.Not to be confused with Marc by Marc Jacobs on Damen Avenue in Bucktown, which carries the designer's more affordable diffusion line, this store will carry the designer's main line...
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Beta Boutique closing
Janice Moskoff's business, Beta Boutique, started as a pop-up sale event hawking designer clothes at deep discounts. It eventually became so popular that she opened a permanent storefront in Bucktown. Next month, she's closing the store to return to Beta's original premise and pump up the frequency of its beloved...
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Game Night at Cat & Mouse
Cat & Mouse Game Store has been mentioned on this blog before, as a place where you can buy the games I review and as the sponsor of the occasional puzzle prize (see below). Now I'm excited to announce they'll be hosting our first game-playing gathering tomorrow night. Where:...
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Two new CTA Bus Tracker kiosks installed
Two new Bus Tracker kiosks have been installed in Wicker Park area shops, according to a spokesman for the planning and development arm of the Wicker Park/Bucktown Chamber of Commerce.Have these kiosks helped you deal with service cuts?Kiosks were recently placed at City Soles/Niche, 1566 N. Damen Ave., and Challengers...
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My Goorin hat secret now in Chicago!
For years now I have secretly been getting some of my coolest hats from this unique little shop in L.A. called "goorin" every time I happen to be out there- and now everyone can enjoy them because they opened a shop right here in bucktown, chicago! Speaking of, there...
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CTA cuts: Blue Line blues
Michael Sebastian, 29, of Bucktown shared his commute with "Going Public" for its "Sojournal" series, where CTA riders detail their commutes and talk about how they think it will be affected by the upcoming CTA service cuts. Rest of the series is here."I live in Bucktown and take the Blue...
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Chaise Lounge becomes the Southern
Chaise Lounge is trading its South Beach look for "Bucktown meets Savannah" inspiration as it reconcepts into the Southern, set to open Feb. 5.Lasky Management still owns the place and Cary Taylor will still man the kitchen, but the dining room will shift to more of a bar look as...
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Do you ever REALLY relax?
I received a gift certificate to SpaForever in Bucktown for Christmas this year. Since my muscles have been feeling really sore lately I decided I should use my gift certificate on a deep tissue massage. Deep tissue and Sports massage is a great way to reduce tension in muscles after...
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When the weather outside is frightful
That's cold, CTA. Riders have e-mailed "Going Public" with gripes about commuting in the cold weather. They've lodged complaints about issues including ice on train platforms and rail operators who leave train doors open, allowing heat to escape."GP" also noticed platform heaters recently were malfunctioning at the Western stop on...
