Did you hear? On December 14, 2011, a woman was found dead in Pilsen, by 19th and Ashland. The cause of death, according to the autopsy, was partially due to cold exposure. She was an elderly woman from the far southside. Now, I know pretty much every person reading this is not elderly. I also…
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A few weeks ago, I saw a poster in a southwest suburban Subway for a falafel sandwich. That burb has a huge Middle Eastern population. So, I thought the falafel sandwich was just a local thing. Well apparently, Subway has been test-running their falafel sandwich in Chicago all year. I just saw a poster for…
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A couple weeks ago, I posted about how I had no plans for NYE and no idea what to do. Well, I have plans now, but thought I’d share a Pre-New Year’s Eve party that’s happening a bit west of Pilsen. Alderman Ervin of the 28th Ward, which intersects Garfield Park, North Lawndale, Pilsen and…
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I recently started working in Canaryville, which is about a zip code away from Pilsen. A client, who is a resident of Bridgeport/Canaryville, told me about Maggies Closet 09, the business of a local crocheter. Is “crocheter” even a word? Anyway, Maggie’s Closet 09′s claim to fame is their crochet items for kids and babies. …
Read More...So last night (Tuesday night), I was driving down Roosevelt and Taylor at about 10:30 p.m. I was trying to find an open grocery store but decided I should probably just go straight home. Cop cars were hanging out pretty much every three blocks as I drove from Western to Halsted. Some police cars…
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Here is the third episode of La Vida de la Princesa featuring music by Pilsen MC Phillip Morris!
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Dios Mio! Finally! Another hangout in Pilsen other than Simone’s. I hate the Skylark. Sorry but the dark grandpa’s basement-esque vibe just doesn’t do it for me. And I dig Simone’s but I feel like I have been there a million times already and am glad to see something new and affordable. Now hopefully that…
Read More...The most popular New Year’s resolution is always to loose weight and get in shape. Yet by March most gym memeberships are already put on the back burner and as soon as the warm weather hits so do the parties and barbeques. I have written down a few tips for those of you looking to…
Read More...I am doing my best to do as little holiday celebrating as possible and holding up so far even though I had to turn my phone off. I am sticking to my guns in my anti-holiday spirit and have found some like-minded individuals along the way. We all usually hate this time of year for a very…
Read More...In this episode I exhibit my work at The Gala which is a fantastic new monthly showcase featuring artists and musicians. I had such a great time at this event with all my buddies so check it out!
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