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Hoods quiz -- Sept. 21

September 21, 2007

Name the first high-rise built in the New East Side. Be first to post the correct answer and win a Sun-Times T-shirt. »

Hoods quiz

September 14, 2007

Who is Grace Street named after? Be first to post the right answer to win a Sun-Times T-shirt. »

Hoods quiz -- Win prizes

September 07, 2007

Name the neighborhood where Al Capone's family home was located. Be first to post the correct answer to win a Sun-Times T-shirt. Last week's winner was ... »

Dr. Sparki's cure-all

August 31, 2007

Wanna beat that hangover or fight off the flu? Try this concoction courtesy of Sparki-the-bartender of the Four Moon Tavern in Roscoe Village. »

Hoods quiz -- Win prizes

August 31, 2007

Shields Avenue is named after General James Shields, a real estate speculator and U. S. senator. Who did Shields once challenge to a duel? Post the correct answer first and win a Sun-Times T-shirt. »

Don't mourn, Simpsonize

August 24, 2007

This here is the result of my effort to "Simpsonize" a photo of myself at the brazenly promotional "Simpsonize Yourself" site flogging a new Hollywood movie and a fast-food chain. I''m sure some of you wouldn't mind if I used this for the blog logo -- ... »

Win a T-shirt here

August 17, 2007

Answer today's Hoods Quiz question here and win a Sun-Times T-shirt. (Note: Winner will be announced in two weeks. I will be on vacation.) Good luck. »

Hoods quiz -- August 10

August 10, 2007

Who was Torrence Avenue named after? The first poster with the correct answer wins a Sun-Times T-shirt. »

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Where's your mail?

August 09, 2007

Overnight local mail delivery in Chicago has improved, but we're still the worst in the nation for getting our mail on time. Has delivery in your neighborhood improved? Let your voice be heard here. »

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What's happening in your hood -- Edgewater

August 04, 2007

News provided by Edgewater.org Edgewater will officially "unveil" and dedicate the Bryn Mawr Bricolage on Saturday August 11th. The intergenerational project included residents of all ages. The 185-foot long public art piece will be the largest communi... »