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Guerrilla Gardening, Chicago Style

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CHANGE:   If you're in Chicago and notice flowers in a planter that was empty yesterday, you might be witnessing the work of a guerrilla gardener.  More »

10 Spots in Chicago for BYOB Dining - Eat Well and Save

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NIGHTLIFE:   Thanks to Chicago’s quirky liquor laws, you can cut down on dining expenses at BYOB – bring your own beer and wine - restaurants all around the city. Here are some stand-outs.  More »

Best Places to Celebrate the Obama Inauguration

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Urban Volunteering: Chicago

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CHANGE:   Marcella Prokop rounds up volunteer opportunities in Chicago.   More »

Chicago for the Architecture Buff

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TRIP IDEAS:   In a city famous for its buildings, native Chicagoan Adam Roy introduces some of the best.  More »

Chicago group establishes model for interracial reconciliation

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CHANGE:   Support their work by viewing and voting for the Ambassadors for a United Lawndale video.  More »

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