NATO Protester Hooked-Up

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Local news reported that only one protester was arrested today, a 19-year old from New Mexico.  Here, at the intersection of Madison and Clark, just a block away from Daley Plaza, where a large group of protesters was spilling out onto adjacent blocks.

New City Bike Racks?

West side of Broadway, north of the Wilson EL and south of the Target.

Part of the City’s Bike 2015 Plan, or just something they’re doing in Uptown?  Either way, a lot better than the parking meter which use to reside in the same spot.

Want more info on biking resources in the Uptown area?  Check out Bike Uptown, a community group that is working to enhance Uptown’s economic and cultural vitality by making it easy, safe and comfortable to walk around, or bike around, the neighborhood.

2012 Chicago Auto Show: First Look for Charity

Name another event that mixes superlative food and drink and the elegance of a formal dress code . . . and a harmonica virtuoso? You’ll get all that plus the inaugural viewing of the 2012 Chicago Auto Show at the benevolent gala, First Look for Charity. Continue Reading

Wanted: Associate Producer for New Feature Film Shot in Chicago

Interested in helping produce a new movie being shot here in Chicago?   How would you like to add an Associate Producer credit to your LinkedIn profile?

Here is your opportunity to support local artists AND possibly get your name on one of those tall chairs. Continue Reading

New Hat Shop in duh Loop

The southside’s Optimo Fine Hats is opening a new shop in duh Loop.  Continue Reading

IDL Featured in Nursing School Site’s “50 Best Chicago Blogs” Section

Just wanted to say thank you to the folks over at NursingSchoolsInChicago.org for featuring InduhLoop.com in their new “50 Best Blogs About the Windy City” section.  Honored to be part of the list.  Thanks much!

Punk Rock Brunch in West Town

I spent a recent Sunday morning with my daughter, picking about the antique stalls at the Randolph Street Market, after which we made our way over to West Town for some brunch.  Although Wishbone is our go-to chapel of chow on any given Sunday, this particular, we drifted slightly north to Chicago Ave.  There, just east of Damen, lives the 57-hour Punk Rock Brunch.  Continue Reading

Smok’n Hot Italians… and Ice.

I wanted to share some pics from the 14th annual Italian Village Ferrari Fest, which took place on August 14th.   Continue Reading