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localSarah Ryser
A March Birthday for the Books
On my 30th birthday, it was a surprise unto itself to wake up to 80 degree weather...in Chicago...in MARCH. Of course, my only requirement on this glorious day was to dine al fresco. My boyfriend, sister and I had heard wonderful things about Bistro Campagne in Lincoln Square, and I couldn't wait...
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visitorIan Elias Achong
Inspired by Chicago

As a Florida native, I traveled to this magnificent city in 2010 and oh my! As a high school senior I have always aspired to be an architect, but stepping into the city where my career was born was something out of the ordinary, the sites, the museums, the great and kind people, and let's no...

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It's Always Been Chicago
local, Allison Strauss
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local, Kim Marek
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visitor, Anokhi Shah
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visitor, Tracy Cooper
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A Day at the Park
local, Stephanie Vasconcellos
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The Perfect Picture
local, Stacey Sanborn
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Mud-apalooza 2011
local, Monica Charleston
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The Cubs Are Going to Win Today
local, Kellie Perkins
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Please stop raining so we can enjoy Chicago!
local, Karin Roberts
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Second Time, Second Chance, Second City
visitor, Justin Williamson
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Those were Lollapalooza tickets!
visitor, Judi Necaise
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Blizzard Bliss
visitor, Jessica Smith
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Air and Water Show
local, Jennine Ravesloot
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Loving Chicago
visitor, Janet Riley
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Coming Home
local, Harvey Henao
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Chicago, Chicago that toddling town
visitor, Elizabeth Gonzalez-Collazo
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