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Happy Independence Day!

The Chicago Traveler - Jul 4, 2008

To all our U.S. readers, Happy Independence Day! I hope you’re out there having fun and being safe. Photo credit: (c/o SXC) Ben Shafer Tags: chicago, holiday, independence-day

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To all you moms out there, Happy Mother’s Day! Here’s hoping you all get exactly what you want and deserve… more sleep! (Yes, that is a picture of my mother and me, about 25 years ago.) • The Music Box Theatre hosts …

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Happy Easter!

The Chicago Traveler - Mar 23, 2008

To all those who celebrate, Happy Easter! Spring is coming! I know it may not look like it outside, but it is coming… soon, I hope. Photo credit: Lotus Head Tags: chicago, easter, holiday

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

The Chicago Traveler - Feb 14, 2008

The Chicago Traveler wishes everyone a Happy Valentine’s Day. Celebrate love in whatever form it may be: partner, family, friends. Photo credit: Nick Benjaminsz Tags: chicago, holiday, valentine’s day

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St Valentine’s Day Massacre

The Chicago Traveler - Feb 14, 2008

On February 14, 1929, seven men gathered at the SMC Cartage Company garage on Clark Street: Johnny May, Frank and Pete Gusenberg, James Clark, Adam Heyer, Al Weinshank, and Reinhardt Schwimmer, all friends of George …

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Valentine’s Day 2008, III

The Chicago Traveler - Feb 12, 2008

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Whether you’re lovesick or sick of love, there’s something in town for you. • All three locations of Adobo Grill in the Chicagoland area will be putting out a menu made for …

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Valentine’s Day 2008, II

The Chicago Traveler - Feb 7, 2008

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Whether you’re lovesick or sick of love, there’s something in town for you. • There are three little words that every woman wants to hear: “wine, cheese, chocolate.” Go all …

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Valentine’s Day 2008

The Chicago Traveler - Feb 5, 2008

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Whether you’re lovesick or sick of love, there’s something in town for you. • Your date’s a little crabby, but you love him/her nonetheless. Why not go out for a little …

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Happy New Year!

The Chicago Traveler - Dec 31, 2007

To all our readers, Happy New Year! Stay safe, have fun, and keep those resolutions! Photo credit: Dez Pain

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New Year’s Eve in Gay/Lesbian Chicago

The Chicago Traveler - Dec 27, 2007

Start the New Year with a little color… • Hydrate: Why celebrate 12 midnight just once? Ring in the New Year for every time zone! The celebration includes an exclusive pre-NYE party, a hosted bar featuring Effen Vodka …

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