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This Lockport couple has 10,000 reasons to be thankful this week.
What are you thankful for, Chicago?
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PJ and Jaime Klacko have 10,000 reasons to be thankful this week—the $10,000 that the city of Lockport will kick in on the purchase of their newly built house, which should finish construction next March.

Chicago magazine If you've been, let us know what you thought of Chicago's newest It Bar, Big Star.
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Maybe the name should have been Big Stars. On Friday our photographer visited Chicago's hottest It Bar, Big Star (1531 N. Damen Ave.; 773-235-4039), the nouveau honky-tonk from an A list of powerhouses including Paul Kahan, Donnie Madia, and Terry Alexander (The Publican, Danny's, The Violet Hour). ...

Chicago magazine Know any local conservation and sustainability groundbreakers? Nominate them for our 2010 Green Awards here: http://bit.ly/68uhLW

Chicago magazine Holiday season equals time off. Plan some fun with our interactive winter map.
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From great places to From great places to sled and cross-country ski to more offbeat activities like mushing and ice-boating, this interactive map is abound with ideas to get you out of your indoor rut.

Chicago magazine Poker, it's so American.
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From living rooms to casinos to the White House—poker pulses in the veins of the American character. Or so says James McManus in his new book, written while he gambled online

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Good morning, Chicago! Who's seeing New Moon tonight?
Meet two Chicago men who have been obsessed with vampires—long before Twilight, True Blood, and The Vampire Diaries.
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The second Twilight movie comes out November 20th, andTV series such as True Blood continue to suck in new vampire fans. But for two longtime local enthusiasts, vampire stories are more than a fad

Chicago magazine Take heed, Palin: You're not the only rogue on tour. Vagabond Opera is headed to Chicago in this week's Guide.
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Don't-miss picks for 11.18.09 through 11.24.09: Take heed, Palin: You're not the only rogue on tour. Vagabond Opera brings klezmer cabaret to Chicago. … Plus, Moth Story Slam returns … Peter Gallagher recollects … Osgood and Kogan toast Chicago (and we toast them) … and more

Chicago magazine Widow of Director John Hughes buys Lake Forest mansion.
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Sale Price: $5.2 million List Price: $5.795 million Nancy L. Hughes, the widow of the director John Hughes, has paid $5.2 million for the Lake Forest mansion owned by the developer Robert Shaw. John Hughes, ...

Chicago magazine Chicago magazine and David Yurman partnered to recognize five "Men to Watch"- Emmanuel Nony, Rick Gresh, Luza Lanzetta, Tom Kehoe, and Greg Hyder as leaders and innovators in the community. Guests gathered at the David Yurman Oak Street boutique to honor the men and their contributions to Chicago. David Yurman also deb...uted their new men's watch collection, while guests mixed and mingled with delicious cocktails and hors d'oeuvres.

Chicago magazine Fashionable guests gathered at the Macy's on State Street to shop the latest fall trends while enjoying complimentary cocktails and tasty bites, manicures, a shoe buff and polish, a chance to play Guitar Hero, and assorted raffles. Bert Sugar was in attendance signing his latest book, Baseball Hall of Fame: A Living History of America's Greatest Game.
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Chicago magazine Bad cook? Relax and check out our list of Thanksgiving Day dinners around Chicago. http://bit.ly/3Jt5IP

























