Word on the Street

Marcus Riley, NBC5 Street Team
If you’re fascinated by an era in history when bands of ruffians pillaged their way across the seas, then you have to check out the new pirate exhibit at the Field Museum. It tells the story of a real pirate exhibit that sank off the coast of Cape Cod nearly [...]

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Illinois, Michigan St. Big Ten’s Best this Decade

Paul M. Banks a.k.a. The Sports Bank
When second place Illinois hosts first place Michigan State on Sunday, the battle for the Big Ten title will be yet another chapter in a decade-long familiar story.

For the past 10 years or so, the Illini and Spartans have met each other at the apex of the conference. [...]

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The Poets Are Coming! EarCandy Celebrates Nine Years of Spoken Word Performances

Glenn Murray, NBC5 Street Team
Who’s Coming? The Poets Are Coming!!
That’s the call and response throughout an EarCandy show …The poetry troupe has been giving that call and response at least twice a month in Chicago for the past nine years. This Saturday, the team of spoken word artists celebrate their anniversary at Dance (also known [...]

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An intimate U2 experience…FREE!!!

Cara Carriveau, NBC Chicago Street Team
U2 is definitely an “arena rock band” with the ability to instantly sell out any venue they book. Getting tickets, even if you’re willing to pay top dollar, is always a challenge.
Here’s spectacular news: you can see U2 up close & personal for free! U2 is celebrating the release of [...]

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Chicago Music Guide Offers Free Advertising

Theresa Carter, The Local Tourist, NBC Chicago Street Team
Are you involved in the music scene in Chicago? ChicagoMusicGuide.com is offering its own Economic Stimulus Plan by providing free banner advertising to local businesses. If you’re a band, musician, or music-related business in Chicago sign up for an ad any time during the month of March [...]

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Michelle Obama & Desiree Rogers Fashion Problems!

First Lady Michelle Obama and White House Social Secretary Desiree Rogers cause more fashion problems!

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The Art Of Jennifer Cooper

Glenn Murray, NBC5 Street Team
Jennifer Cooper calls her form of artistic expression a “Creative Diversion” it doesn’t come in the form of music, spoken word, or even dance. Jennifer’s “thing” is photography. She would describe her style as abstract, at times. There’s not one particular area that Jennifer favors. She photographs nature as well as [...]

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They’ll Spin You Around (Like a Record, Baby)

Shlomi Rabi, NBC5 Street Team
It has become generally acceptable to frequent a club or a bar for the chance to flirt with the hot bartender with the great smile, or the sexy server with the smoldering body. But what about the DJ’s? While normally relegated to an unseen elevated tier above the dance floor, here [...]

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10 Cane Ministry of Bartenders Mixes Well at Le Lan

D.C. “Fete Select TV” Crenshaw, NBC5 Street Team
Bartenders, as we once knew them are becoming extinct.  They are being replaced by professionals that are more creative, specialized and that take their craft a lot more serious.  The  new age bartender has emerged to become a “mixologist” and many of them were on hand at the recent [...]

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Sports Bank on the Airwaves Friday!

Paul M. Banks a.k.a. The Sports Bank, NBC5 Street Team
Check it out! I’ll be guest hosting the Morning Break sports talk radio show on Friday, February 27th from 10am-noon AM 1240. Listen online, at work, or in your car and maybe call-in too 773 792 1240 http://www.morningbreak1240.com/.
We’ll be discussing Chicago sports, the beginning of baseball, [...]

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Wine Talk From Bin 36’s Brian Duncan

Theresa Carter, The Local Tourist, NBC Chicago Street Team
Brian Duncan and Bin 36 have been acknowledged often by the wine and restaurant industry for expertise in their field. He’s been titled Gourmet’s Chicago Wine Director of the Year and is a James Beard nominee; the restaurant is winner of the Best Wine Pairing System by [...]

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Chicago’s Sexiest Vegetarian

Marcus Riley, NBC Chicago Street Team
A Hyde Park woman is on track to becoming PETA’s “Sexiest Vegetarian Next Door.”
Sheena Spikes is one of 12 finalists chosen out of more than 1,000 entries in the United States and Canada for the contest.
Spikes adopted the vegan lifestyle after reading the book Skinny Bitch, and felt the [...]

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Mardi Gras: Viewer Indiscretion Advised

Shlomi Rabi, NBC5 Street Team
At first glance, it seems that with the holidays and the awards seasons officially over, all major excuses to indulge in delightfully hedonistic activities have been exhausted.

However, a closer look at the calendar reveals that one more indulgence — and the most delectable one — is left. Ladies and gentlemen, [...]

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Party Like a Polar Bear

Marcus Riley, NBC Chicago Street Team
A North Side bar believes it has just the cure if you’re suffering from a case of the winter blues.
Kirkwood (2934 N. Sheffield) is hosting its first annual Polar Bear Party on Saturday.
From 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., two hot tubs will be set up in the beer garden.
Click [...]

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Word on the Street: Why We Like Wednesdays

Marcus Riley, NBC5 Street Team
This week’s Word on the Street segment took place at the Street Team Divas party at Crimson Lounge. So of course, we used the divas to tell us all about the events.
Forget Friday, it looks like Wednesdays may be the new date night, because there’s restaurant deals all over [...]

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Par Lounge Gets A Face Lift

Itika Oldwine, NBC Chicago Street Team
About a year ago a very dear friend of mine, Chemin Miller, along with his business partner Damien Pearson, opened Par Lounge at 1415 N. Milwaukee Ave. in the venue that housed the old Evuli’s, a popular Wicker park hang-out from back-in-the-day.
According to Chemin, “It felt like the neighborhood needed [...]

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March W magazine cover defies gravity

 Rikki Greenberg, NBC Chicago Street Team
I would like to congratulate Photoshop on another outstanding job today.
Former 80’s icon and current modelizer Madonna looks absolutley nothing like herself in the latest edition of W magazine. The 50-year-old pop grandma and W magazine cover girl is completely free of any wrinkles, sun spots, spider veins, grey hairs, saggy skin or any other [...]

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Ristorante Prosecco Celebrates It’s One Year Anniversary!

Ben Soldinger, NBC5 Street Team (video)

If you haven’t yet been to Ristorante Prosecco, (312-951-9500) you will find out that one of Chicago’s most elegant dining rooms has the Italian cuisine and service to match its decadent decor, while promising not to put a dent in your budget. Prosecco’s bar is absolutely beautiful which makes [...]

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LOCO FOR TOCCO!!!

Candace Jordan, NBC Chicago Street Team
I’m loco for Tocco!!!  Last night we went to Bruno Abate’s latest restaurant venture called Tocco located at 1266 N. Milwaukee Ave. (773) 687-8895.  I don’t know how he does it but just like his other eponymous restaurant Follia, Tocco is imbued with style and artistry.  While Follia showcases new [...]

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Looking for Something To-Do?

Stephanie S. Green, NBC Chicago Street Team

Well – I’ve got some great ideas for ya! From the incredibly expensive to the unbelievably free, there’s always something To-Do in Chicago!
For those of you who have managed to remain recession-proof, celebrate your accomplishment at the fabulous Night of 100 Stars!  This red carpet gala takes place at [...]

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FREE Screening Party of TNT’s Saving Grace

Cara Carriveau, NBC Chicago Street Team
Who says the stars are only out in Hollywood.  So many TV shows are now holding exclusive premiers right here in Chicago.   In fact, I have the pleasure of moderating a TNT show premier next week – actor Kenneth Johnson will take part in a Q/A session right after the premier of  “Saving [...]

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Attention Men–How To Get Your Groom On

Shlomi Rabi, NBC5 Street Team
It’s impossible not to feel like you’re under fire with the myriad of technological arrows shooting at us on a daily basis. Most days are spent trying to grab, or dodge, as many arrows as possible — a celebrity’s Tweet about giving birth; a friend texting dinner invitations; a significant other [...]

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The Mitchell Dental Spa: Chicago’s Full-Service Experience

Jim Grillo, NBC Chicago Street Team 
The Mitchell Dental Spa is a full-service facility in Chicago’s Water Tower Place

Unlike other cosmetic dental offices which are only spas or salons in name, the Mitchell Dental Spa is a full-service facility offering dentistry along with massage, facials, and skin rejuvenation.
Dental appointments include a complimentary 10 minute spa treatment, [...]

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