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Photograph courtesy of Chicago Food on the Run's Facebook Page There is a reason that this restaurant has 36.8 thousand followers on Instagram, the food is *chef’s kiss* delicious. Chicago Food on the Run (CFOTR) is located in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood on 8040 s. Ashland Ave. CFOTR had a soft grand opening at the…
Jan
22
2021
2020 was a peculiar year, to say the least, and it may have possibly introduced new norms to society. Things that we should have been taking advantage of but hadn't quite thought about before this pandemic. Even without a pandemic, the world is always evolving. Here are five trends that will be around for the…
Jan
15
2021
Winter is here, and with it, higher utility bills. You all know better than anybody that staying warm in Chicago, Indianapolis, and Baltimore is a constant grind. Below zero temperatures and blustering winds make it a full-time job. But there are ways to keep your apartment warm without worrying about how you’re going to pay…
Jan
08
2021
The marquee of the American Dream is the single-family home surrounded by a white picket fence. While owning a home certainly comes with many benefits for some, renting is still a smarter choice in certain situations. Sure, homeownership is said to be the ultimate investment that appreciates in value over the years. But don’t be…
Jan
01
2021
Hiring movers is a great way to simplify the entire moving process. While it definitely ups the price tag, moving is back-breaking work and there’s a lot to be said for the relief that comes with passing off the responsibility. Professional movers won’t just take the heavy lifting off your hands––they’ll also make the whole…
Dec
25
2020
Alongside the COVID-19 pandemic, this year has also been defined by an unprecedented push to support minority-owned businesses––specifically Black-owned businesses. Why is there suddenly so much focus on patronizing Black-owned businesses? And why is it even necessary? To start, supporting these businesses tends to disrupt patriarchal systems that have, historically, only benefited certain groups of…
Dec
22
2020
This year has been difficult, to say the least. Typically the holiday season is a time to relax with loved ones and enjoy family to close out the year, but this year we’ve had to make difficult choices in order to keep ourselves and those we love safe and healthy. Many have also had to…
Dec
18
2020
The holidays will look a bit different this year due to the pandemic. In Illinois and most other places in the United States, Covid cases are on the rise and as a result, advisories have been put in place to keep us safe. This doesn't mean that you can’t celebrate the holidays with your family…
Dec
15
2020
What colors have you decorated your apartment with? Have you ever taken the time to stop and think about the colors and what meaning they hold? Let’s dissect one fun color––yellow! What comes to mind when you think about the color yellow? It’s bright. It’s warm. It’s fun. It’s a positive and vibrant color. Even…
Dec
11
2020
2020 has been a doozie. Unfortunately, it shows no sign of letting up for the holiday season, which means we have to do what we humans do best and make lemonade out of lemons. For many of us, the pandemic means we can’t see our loved ones. But just because we can’t see them in…