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How I Achieved Erotic Pleasure
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Elaborations gifts antiques resale furniture crafts party room and classes
» Read similar stories filed under:Elaborations 3033 W. 111th St. Mount Greenwood is your one stop shop. 773-239-3033
Stop in for your complimentary cup of coffee and stroll our 3800 sq. ft. store.
Let the fry begin
» Read similar stories filed under:Every year just before Lent begins a faded movie replays in my memory, a movie that’s been on repeat like a thousand episodes of “Law & Order” during a TNT marathon.
Local illustrator featured in SXU exhibit
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The works of graphic artist/illustrator John Stanicek are on display through April 5 at Saint Xavier University's SXU Gallery, 3700 W. 103rd St.

"An Accidental Organist" Comes to The Music Station!
» Read similar stories filed under:Beverly resident David Boyle's solo play offers a funny, sometimes-cynical-sometimes-tender look at the Roman Catholic laity and their relationship with Church in the twenty-first century.
2nd Annual Crusader Clash set
» Read similar stories filed under:Brother Rice will host the second annual 7th & 8th grade Crusader Clash athletic competition.
Business Spotlight: Beverly Bakery
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When Jim and Jean Marie Quigley opened this little cafe next to venerable neighborhood classic Ken's Restaurant six years ago, they knew one thing: To build a customer base along the Western Avenue co
Dart suspends tenant evictions
» Read similar stories filed under:Mariela Arteaga had done nothing wrong. She paid her rent on time every month. It didn't stop a bank from pressing her to move out of her apartment.
Historic Metra station recognized
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Metra was recently honored with a 2010 Preservation Excellence Award for interior and exterior rehabilitation of the 99th Street Metra Station.
Tribune architecture critic Blair Kamin to speak at SXU
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Author and architecture critic Blair Kamin will discuss the relationship between architecture and the natural, political, artistic, and economic environment, at Saint Xavier University’s Squeaky Wea
Suspects sought in hijacking, robbery
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Police have confirmed that 6 black males assaulted two teenage motorists and hijacked their car Wednesday night in the Beverly Woods section of Morgan Park.
Court watch update
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Last night I attended the 22nd District Court Watch meeting. I am planning to attend the following court calls pertinent to our beat:
Hey Lawndale, clean up your own mess!
» Read similar stories filed under:It all began last spring, when State Representatives John Fritchey and LaShawn Ford called on Gov.
Congrats to Klees Golf Shop on 100 years
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Wanna know what it takes for a mom & pop shop to survive in this economy? Expand.
History Mystery bike tour returns
» Read similar stories filed under:After last fall's return ot the History Mystery Bike Tour the Beverly Area Planning Association has partnered with Ridge Historical Society to focus the event on the Ridge Historic District.
Violent crime down 16% in 22nd District
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It may not seem like it - considering the rash of burglaries and attempted burglaries across Beverly and Mount Greenwood in recent weeks - but the Chicago Police Department is confirming that both vio
Cubs event for Dart
» Read similar stories filed under:Supporters of Chicago mayoral front-runner will host a night of baseball at the Ivy League Baseball Club,
3637 N. Sheffield Ave., to see the San Francisco Giants play the Cubs on Sept. 23.
Rice to celebrate 25th anniversary of playoff run
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The 2nd annual Br. Rice Alumni Homecoming Reception will be held Friday after the varsity football game against the Providence Celtics at 7:30 p.m.




