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HOLIDAY DATE NIGHTS | CHICAGO
There's something magical about Christmas in Chicago.. whether you're on a budget or just looking to make fantastic holiday memories
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LOCAL BOUTIQUES | CHICAGO
"These shoes were a spur of the moment purchase when I went on a last minute date and was wracking my brain about what to wear on the w
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Chicago: Holiday Guide
We're about to hit the holiday season in full swing and Chicago has some fantastic experiences every year! Some are classic & some a
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CULTIVATE CREATIVE COMMUNITY IN CHICAGO
As someone who enjoys photography, style, advocating for others, and highlighting real life instead of a highlight reel, it became difficult
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LIVE LIKE A LOCAL: WEST CHICAGO
Bakeries, restaurants, shopping, dancing, and even a rooftop, there's lots to explore in West Town and I'm on a mission to tell you
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I Ran a Marathon Last Year & I'm Still Recovering
Recovering from running a marathon, physically, is easy. However, spectating the marathon on Sunday made me realize that it had forever chan
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FIGHTING FOR RESPECT
You see, in a male-dominated society (not for much longer) women have been placed in a corner and were told to be happy they could be in the
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5 Years of Living City Savvy
Where do I make friends? How do I get to know my neighborhood? How do Chicagoans get places?
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CHICAGO | Thriving V.S. Surviving
After listening to the hearts of the women leading behind the scenes, the shared vision of Deborah's Place became clear: this was so muc
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LAKEVIEW | Live Like a Local
I stepped outside to discover the crisp morning air that only meant one thing: autumn is quickly approaching. There are many things I...
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