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November 23, 2007

Guest Blogger: Lynda Olander on why she's working to restore the Independence Park Bungalow

I became involved with the renovation to “The Women’s Building”, a bungalow located at Byron and Hamlin in Independence Park at the request of 39th Ward Alderman Marge Laurino. For years she has thought about heading up a committee to get this bungalow renovated and needed some of the community residents to take it on as a project. I was new to the neighborhood, both of my parents grew up in bungalows and this particular bungalow just oozes with charm and possibilities. So I agreed.

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May 12, 2007

Guest blogger: Su Ki on Looptopia

This comes from reader Su Ki, who writes about her night at Looptopia. Enjoy.

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April 14, 2007

Konkol blog special: Guest blogger Elynne Chaplik-Aleskow

Elynne submitted this essay for your enjoyment. If you'd like to submit your Chicago-themed essay, drop me a line.

WALKING CHICAGO


Seeing Chicago from your feet is really a perspective in experiencing our
city that is unforgettably intimate. Going by bicycle, car, bus or roller
blade will not do it in the same way. It has to be you, your feet and the
city joined in a personal dance that allows you to feel the rhythms of
Chicago’s neighborhoods, lakefront and exquisite signature skyline.

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Attention bloggers, poets, essayists

Do you have a short story, essay, interesting blog item (not about your cat) or maybe an original poem about our Chicago experience? Here's your chance to ...

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