Dog beach afternoon
The weather hasn't been exactly ideal for beachgoing lately, but on a recent Monday morning, the sunken strip of sand along West Lawrence Avenue was packed. Chances are, though, that...
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Pets put renters on a tight leash
As if the search for the perfect Chicago apartment wasn't challenging enough, factoring in a four-legged roommate often is a dealbreaker. Especially if that furry friend is on the big...
‘All Our Tragic’ is the ultimate theater binge
As the cast and crew behind Wicker Park theater company, The Hypocrites, officially kick off their 2014-2015 season this weekend, they're hoping audiences are prepared to swap their Netflix queues...
Man’s best friend: 3 new ways to work out with your dog
A reliable workout buddy is hard to find, but if you're a pet owner, chances are you've already got one waiting by your front door. "They want to please you...
10 tools every apartment tenant should own
With the luxury of a landlord to call when something needs fixing, apartment living doesn't exactly require the level of handiness you'll need as a full-blown homeowner. "There are tons...
Design basics
When it comes to decorating your place, the small space and smaller budget you're working with doesn't excuse the souvenir shot glass collection motif you're still rocking from college. Deck...
Breaking down Chicago apartment-finding services
Apartment-finding services are popular in Chicago, especially for those on the hunt for their very first place. Here's what 9 services will and won't do for you. >>FYI: All of...
How to party World-Cup-style: Fans of all 32 teams weigh in
When people talk about "the most watched sporting event in the world," it's a safe bet the bulk of those viewers aren't residing here in the land of touchdowns and...
Mother’s Day gifts that are outside the chocolate box
Flowers never fail, but if you're looking to move beyond the bouquet toward a more personalized gift for the moms in your life this Mother's Day, there's no shortage of...
Making the move back to the classroom
Shaunea Brown was stuck. At age 29, the West Coast native had worked in a coffee shop, as a bank teller, at an auto auction and as an office coordinator,...