Hawks team up with CPS to Fight Child Obesity

Paul M. Banks a.k.a. The Sports BankWith over an estimated one-third of American adults defined as obese, something corrective must clearly be done. Educating the next generation is one way to help fight off this epidemic. On Thursday, the Blackhawks announced a major initiative towards fighting childhood obesity: a partnership with Nettelhorst, a Chicago Public [...]

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Blackhawks Front Office Analysis

Paul M. Banks a.k.a. The Sports Bank
In the midst of last season, former Blackhawks Head Coach Dennis Savard made an infamous rant where he called on his players to specifically be “committed to the Indian.” ”They’ve got to commit to the Indian,” Savard fumed. ”If they don’t want to commit to the Indian, let’s go [...]

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Interview: Adele

Cara Carriveau, NBC Chicago Street Team
Did you happen to watch the Saturday Night Live episode a few weeks ago featuring Sarah Palin?  Chances are you did – after all, with over 14 million people tuning in it was the most watched SNL episode ever.
Benefitting majorly from that large audience was that night’s musical guest, Adele.  She’s quite [...]

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TONIGHT: Barry R. Bones Burlesque Brothel

Chasity Chaos, NBC Chicago Street Team
One part Vaudeville, one part Burlesque, and plenty of tricks – Barry R. Bone’s BURLESQUE BROTHEL is going where no other murder mystery has gone before. Vaudezilla & Mo Roses Productions are daring to bare all in this non-pretentious who-dunnit, set in the “Red Light” of Darkroom’s swank lounge space.
The [...]

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Scare Yard

Natalia Avilez, NBC5 Street Team
Sure you’ve heard of a Haunted House, park or trail, but what about a haunted yard?
As you drive through this Northlake neighborhood, past the fog, and into the flashing lights, you will stumble upon a yard that will surely stop you dead in your tracks. Unlike many of the yards that [...]

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This week’s band: Dollar Store

Theresa Carter, The Local Tourist, NBC Chicago Street Team
On MySpace, a band’s profile can say a lot about their music. In their “sounds like” section, the Dollar Store says “four old punks who own some country and blues records”.
Basically, these guys have no patience for mamsy-pamsy look-at-me I’m a pop star tom-foolery. They play, they [...]

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A Little Taste of Italian in Lakeview

D.C. “Fete Select TV” Crenshaw, NBC5 Street Team
Chicago has some great neighborhoods with excellent restaurants.  The major “hoods” that I frequent are Bucktown, Wicker Park, Gold Coast, River West, River North and the South Loop.  My neighborhood in Lakeview has some pretty darn good restaurants as well.  Recently I had the pleasure of dining at another Lakeview [...]

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Don’t Wait till it’s too Late! Explore the Chicago Humanities Festival

Desiree, NBC Chicago Street Team
Who doesn’t love culture and the arts? The celebration of life’s faceted dramas?
Whether you’re a sophisticated Bernini sculptor lover or a self-proclaimed Blue Man groupie, there’s enough going on in this city to accommodate every taste. But if you want to get one step closer to aficionado status, remember there’s [...]

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Hip Sip – Not Your Average Cocktail Party

D.C. “Fete Select TV” Crenshaw, NBC Chicago Street Team
Most folks in the know in Chicago can attest that there’s a ton of events, fundraisers and parties that you can attend on a weekly basis. There’s not nearly enough time to hit them all, so you have to be selective in the events you choose.
You might [...]

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Zombie says, “I MUST HAVE ZIMA”

Laura Lodewyck, NBC5 Street Team 
As Halloween falls on a Friday this year, you may find yourself, as I am, inundated with Halloween party plans. Yay! Treat yourself by extending the celebrations aaaall week. Check out tonight’s screening of Faster Pussycat! Kill! Kill! at the Music Box Theatre, which opens with a burlesque performance by the fabulous Michelle L’Amour.
After you tire of [...]

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World Pizza Championships (Correction)

D.C. “Fete Select TV” Crenshaw, NBC5 Street Team
Last week I posted a blog about the World Pizza Championships held in Italy every year.  It was brought to my attention that there are two different teams in the U.S. that compete for the coveted title.  The team that I referenced in last week’s blog is the  [...]

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Pequods: Caramalized Crust of Love

Hungry Z, NBC Chicago Street Team
Does a place have to be well-known to be any good? How about those hole-in-the-wall joints? Are they worth trying?
Pequod’s Pizza is a hole in the wall if there ever was one. If you’re wondering, what’s up with that name, “Pequod” is actually a fictional whaleship that appears in Moby Dick. [...]

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Interview: Josh Kelley

Cara Carriveau, NBC5 Street Team
True story: I ran into Josh Kelley in the hallway of his hotel and found myself in his hotel room within minutes. Granted, I was at the hotel to emcee a private show with him later — but we had never met and I had no idea I [...]

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“Date My Ex, Please” Event Attracts The Curious

Amy Zanglin, NBC Chicago Street Team 
Last week Sheffield’s held it’s first “Date My Ex, Please” event. Couples not only had the chance to get to know each other at the event, but they could also get the skinny on that person from their ex.
What better way to get the scoop on someone than from their [...]

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Makeover Boot Camp Targets Female Entrepreneurs

Joy DiNaro, NBC5 Street Team
Twelve of the city’s most powerful female entrepreneurs were chosen to receive professional fashion makeovers at the sixth bi-annual Biz-Over event.
 The event, held at the Marlowe Boutique, was designed to help the honorees think about more than just the business side of their operations.
Click here to read the full story on www.nbcchicago.com.

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Dining At The Foundation Room

Itika Oldwine, NBC Chicago Street Team
If you’re looking for a great place to have an elegant meal in downtown Chicago, your next fine dining experience should definitely be at The Foundation Dining Room at The House of Blues Chicago.
The Foundation Dining Room is an upscale hidden gem located in The Foundation Room, a member’s only [...]

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Word on the Street: The Halloween Edition

Marcus Riley, NBC5 Street Team (video)
Watch the weekly “Word On The Street” segment on 24/7 Chicago: Secrets of the City,” at 12:30 a.m. Saturday nights.
Halloween will take over the streets this week. Who says it’s just for kids? There’s no shortage of places for some adult fun this week.
Click here to read the full story [...]

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Flirty Girl Fitness Dirty Dancing Party Tonight!

Chasity Chaos, NBC Chicago Street Team
I don’t know about you, but I grew up watching Dirty Dancing. When I was a little girl I use to get in trouble for gyrating and behaving “flitsy” like the girls in the movie by my “Grammy” and “Papa.” I hate to admit it, but I’m the nerd that [...]

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Tommy Gun’s Garage… IF you know what’s good for ya!

JenChicago, NBC Chicago Street Team
Last weekend, my brothers were in town and I wanted to make sure that I showed them a really good time for the short few days they were here. We went to parties, Navy Pier, Millennium Park and more!
I asked friends for suggestions for where to take my brothers and got [...]

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Visiting Our Neighbors to the North: Milwaukee’s Iron Horse Hotel Welcomes Riders and Stilettos

Blagica Bottigliero, NBC Chicago Street Team

I’ve been spending some time up in Milwaukee and will have the pleasure of going back for a talk I’m giving next month. On a previous visit, I had some downtime to get a cup of coffee and relax at the Iron Horse hotel. For you Chicagoans that are all [...]

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Chicago Style Pizza Has World Pizza Championships Buzzing

D.C. “Fete Select TV” Crenshaw, NBC Chicago Street Team
The Italians created pizza, but can you believe that they had never heard of Chicago style pizza?  That’s until Leo Spizzirri made some noise amongst the best pizza makers in the world.  Leo, the Executive Chef for Giordano’s 46 locations, is now a member of the World Pizza [...]

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Michigan Avenue Never Smelled so Good

Katrell Mendenhall, NBC Chicago Street Team
Originating all the way from Norway and exclusive to Nordstrom, Laila gives Michigan Avenue a scent of feminine wildflowers.  Geir Ness is the creator of this nose turner.
Usually known for their incredibly wide range of majestic shoes, Nordstrom hits the bullseye once again with Laila, but this time in a [...]

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Thrill The World This Saturday

Janelle Rominski, NBC Chicago Street Team
It has been 25 years since Michael Jackson’s music video, Thriller, debuted.
This Saturday, October 25th people from all around the world will participate in Thrill The World. Thrill The World is one of many events worldwide that will attempt to break the world record for the most people simultaneously dancing [...]

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