A new all-day cafe has officially opened in Printer’s Row. Half Sour, a Jewish-influenced cafe with deli accents, has embraced the spotlight of the South Loop corner that was once Blackie’s, an American Pub which closed down in June 2017. The cafe, which opened on December 15, is apart of the growing trend of what […]
Approximately 50% of the public school workforce is made up of teachers, many of whom are likely underpaid for the work they do. In Chicago public schools, a number of teachers were allegedly further underpaid by a charter school operator who did not report their employment and subsequently failed to pay pension contributions on their
The Illinois Landscape Contractors Association (ILCA) is changing its rules on uninsured landscaping companies throughout Illinois. In an attempt to increase competition within the landscaping industry, the ILCA has decided to crack down on workers compensation insurance and some other aspects that it believes have been too lax over the years. According to Total Landscape
While selling a home in the winter requires more work than selling in the spring or summer, it’s not impossible. However, brokers say that even though the number of homebuyers drops in the winter, those still looking are generally more serious about making a purchase. So luckily for those who want to sell in the
According to Mass Live, experts have found that there’s a higher correlation between sleep and heathy aging than previously thought. Seven to nine hours of sleep per night are what’s generally recommended, but London-born Dr. Neil Bach of Baystate Neurodiagnostics and Sleep Center says that many common symptoms that come with age can also interfere
To get the most out of your home sale, you need to make your house worth the price. And in today’s market, that means making it as energy efficient as possible. When looking at various homes, potential buyers will analyze which options give them the best value. An investment in lower energy bills and a
Whether you arrive by broomstick or flying car, Chicago’s Harry Potter fans will soon be able to experience the magic of Hogwarts at The Laboratory. Chicago Tribune reports that while The Laboratory normally offers classes for kids, this wizarding experience will be for adults. The classes, titled “A Night At Hogwarts,” will run on Friday,
If you’re like most people, you probably don’t particularly like bugs. But according to IB Times, the students at Clapton Girls’ Academy in Hackney, London came face-to-face with all sorts of insects during their entomophagy education, which is intended to prepare them for a new GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education). Not just that, but
The James R. Thompson Center (JRTC) is located at 100 W. Randolph Street in the famous Loop district of Chicago. A 16-minute documentary is leading the fight to save this important piece of postmodern architecture. According to the Chicago Tribune, the documentary “Starship Chicago,” is a showcase of the impressive stylings and architectural decisions made
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that children see a pediatric dentist every six months for regular teeth cleanings and checkups in order to prevent oral health issues. But everybody knows that children don’t like to go to the dentist. And since kids are having dental work done at much younger ages nowadays, some dentists