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Kendra Peterson & Why These Grapes Are So Darn Funny

The marriage between delicious and healthy food has always been a precarious one, but thanks…

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Nicki Brashear: Writer, Entrepreneur, and Lover of all things Chicago

I drove to Wicker Park to the storefront of local Chicago designer, Anastasia Chatza. Her…

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The Men of Chicago Fire

“Chicago Fire” turns up the heat, even in Chiberia. On off-screen friendships, working in -30 degrees and making a hit TV show. Life in the heat of it.

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Shine Bright: Opera Star Ana Maria Martinez on Finding Your Inner Light

Soprano singer Ana Maria Martinez’s voice has resonated throughout theaters and venues across the world…

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The Scissors’ Last Album: Punk Rock Review

Despite their love for music, time and individual sacrifices had taken a toll on the band members. “Unfortunately we weren’t immune to setbacks down the road…Each of us had to make sacrifices in our personal lives to do this. So, now is the right time to give The Scissors the breather it deserves.”