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On Your Spring / Summer / Fall 2010 ToDo List: Riding Your Bike Along The North Branch Trail

The North Branch Trail of Cook County Forest Preserve District is a gem on the northwest side of Chicago. It’s a haven for bike-riders, joggers, and outdoor enthusiasts alike [...]

April 6th, 2010 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Things That Test Your Patience: Edgebrook Metra Station

The location of the Edgebrook Metra train station is such that northbound trains block Devon Ave. for at least 3 minutes, from the time they approach the station to the time they leave it [...]

March 16th, 2010 | | 10 comments | Continued
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Ten Things You Should Know Before Moving To Edgebrook (Or Sauganash)

If you’re thinking about moving to Chicago’s Edgebrook or Sauganash neighborhoods, but you need a bit more information first, I have a few tips for you after the jump [...]

March 10th, 2010 | | 2 comments | Continued
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Spring Fundraisers, Or, Your Local PTA Needs An Economic Stimulus

When was the last time you read that the public school you’re sending your child(ren) to on the northwest side of Chicago, received a significant amount of money from the City of Chicago, Cook County, or the State of Illinois? [...]

March 21st, 2009 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Foreclosures On The Rise In Cook County

The clouds on the horizon are darkening [...]

May 28th, 2007 | | 1 comment | Continued