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When you’re trying to find a healthy alternative to some of the high calorie eats in the Bronzeville neighborhood, Ain’t She Sweet Café is the answer. Located at 526 E. 43rd street and a new location 9920 S. Western Ave, their hours of operation are Monday – Friday 10am – 6pm, Saturday 11am – 6pm…
Now more than ever, Americans are working from home. Whether it’s full-time, part-time, contract or freelance, it is very easy to understand why this trend continues to catch on. There is less time spent in traffic. People spend less money to spend on fuel. For some, it is easy to sleep in a little later.…
Have you ever heard that popular saying, “The best things in life are free?” Well, when you are low on cash and looking for something to do, you will find that this quote is nothing but true. When on a shoestring budget–or no budget at all–your only option is to be creative when you want…
Upon moving into a new apartment, there are some obvious tasks you will need to tackle. Complete an official Change of Address form with the United States Postal Service. Clean and decorate your new place. Meet the neighbors. But that’s not it. There are some things you will need to do that might not be…
Are you a student living on your own? If so, then you surely have a ton of responsibilities to juggle. Classes. Research papers. Midterms and final exams. Extracurricular activities. Something that remotely resembles a social life. And work. Yikes! The good news is that it is totally possible to have it all. Achieving a little…
Have you ever been driving down Lake Shore Drive or down Hayes Street and seen this huge gold statue? Oddly enough the statue seems to rotate, which is still debatable, or just my imagination. Anyhow, if you’re a Chicago native, you’ve most definitely seen this oddly placed statue before. Well it’s not just there because…
In larger metropolitan areas, having to live in a small apartment is just a fact of life. You may have to make some sacrifices. You will have to get super organized. You will need to make some adjustments if you want to live efficiently. However, even if you are lacking in square footage, you can…
When money is tight, it is very easy to make poor eating decisions. But all of those dollar menu meals will come back to haunt you. Not only are these kinds of meal choices not good for your health, but they sound cheap when they actually are not. A dollar and change can buy you…
The 82nd annual Bud Billiken Parade and Picnic kicks off tomorrow morning in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood. Beginning at 39th Street and South Martin Luther King Drive, the parade will continue south towards 55th Street at Washington Park, giving residents of Grand Boulevard and Washington Park apartments a great view of the festivities. The Bud Billiken…
It was here and gone in a flash once again. Lollapalooza, the annual music explosion by the lake, wrapped up the 20th annual edition last night with a raucous performance by Foo Fighters with tens of thousands music fans cheering on. The three-day event is a summer staple for residents of Chicago South Side apartments…