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09 October 2009 ~ 0 Comments

List of Chicago Marathon Street Closures

With the large amount of street closures south to 35th Street all the way north to Addison, the City of Chicago is set to make a killing by towing cars this weekend.
Prepare yourself before you park:  Find complete details on street closures here.
Weekend Happenings

TODAY-  RICK HALL-oween is on!  Join me at 7-Eleven in Naperville (3075 Book Rd — Near the corner [...]

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14 August 2009 ~ 0 Comments

Hiking around Chicago

Barbara Brotman, writer for the Chicago Tribune’s Play section, had a great piece in yesterday’s paper about hiking through local Cook County forests.
Sarah and I have long talked about going hiking with our dog Coconut.  So far, it has just been talk, as we’ve never actually followed through.  All of that may change, now that [...]

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13 August 2009 ~ 0 Comments

Pole dancing Miley?

So was it Miley Cyrus or Hannah Montana pole dancing on Monday Night’s “Teen Choice Awards.”  Either way, it’s uber-creepy!
Miley, wearing a tank top, boots and short shorts, performed her new single “Party in the U.S.A.” while dancing on what resembled a stripper pole.  Today, everyone is questioning whether the performance was suitable for a 16-year-old, [...]

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13 August 2009 ~ 0 Comments

Never a good idea to pose nude

While sipping on coffee, a headline in this morning’s Trib caught my attention:  “Woman Sues over nude photos online.”  Apparently, a Chicago woman discovered that without permission, an ex-high school boyfriend posted nude photos of her online.
Miles Marsh, the ex-boyfriend, seems like quite the instigator.  Actually, sleazebag is probably more appropriate for this guy.  Supposedly, [...]

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