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For most women who love pampering, they’re used to paying a pretty penny. But we tracked down several Chicago spots that are proving you don’t have to break the bank to ‘beautify’!
Cortiva Institute
18 N. Wabash St.
Chicago, ILBR>
312-753-7990
www.csmt.com
Aveda Institute
2828 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL
773-883-1560
www.avedainstitutechicago.com
Siren Salon
3143 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL
773-549-0800
www.sirensalon.com
Chicago Park District Fitness Centers
www.chicagoparkdistrict.com
Harriet M. Harris Park Fitness Center
6200 S. Drexel Blvd
Chicago, IL
312-747-2706
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If you are traveling on North Halsted, be sure to stop by Fox’s boutique for the most popular looks of the season. Located in Lincoln Park, this discount store offers the same designer duds featured in many upscale department stores for half the retail price. With a large variety of chic and sophisticated clothing, a trip to Fox’s will surely leave you envied in your office.
For more information:
Fox’s
2150 N Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 281-0700
Put your best foot forward and step out in style in some of Lori’s fancy footwear. Located in Lincoln Park, Lori’s Shoes houses thousands of upscale designer shoes - from high heels to low heels to no heels. At competitive prices, you can be the first to step out in the hippest fashions without spending a fortune.
For more information:
Lori’s
824 West Armitage Street
Chicago, IL 60614
773-281-5655
www.lorisdesignershoes.com
One visit to K&G Fashion Superstore, and you won’t believe the low prices this national discount store offers. For under $150, men can spruce up their wardrobe from head to toe with the latest from designers like Sean John and Ralph Lauren. With showrooms across the city and suburbs, K & G has the right formula for anyone looking to dress for success.
For More Information:
K&G Fashion Superstore
Morton Grove - Men's and Ladies
6807 West Dempster Street
Morton Grove, IL 60053
847-583-1288
www.kgmens.com
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If you want to fill your belly without emptying your pockets the best spot to hit is what else—a buffet! Lou gave us a taste of some of the best in the city.
For more information:
Garden Buffet
5347 North Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 728-1249
Buffet Palace
3026 North Ashland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 868-1888
Old Lviv
2228 West Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 772-7250
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Reboot your style and accessorize your wardrobe with the latest jewelry offered at Eye 4 Style. This 8,000 square foot showroom is home to a wide variety of sterling, fresh water pearls and costume jewelry at wholesale prices. If you’re lucky, you can land your hands on their hard to come by designer inspired handbags. Open three days a week to the public, this place is more than meets the eye. Just see for yourself.
For More Information:
Eye 4 Style
60 Shore Drive
Burr Ridge, IL 60527
630-734-0800
www.eye4s.com
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Janet found a few spots that will furnish your home to look like it was decorated by an interior designer and cost a fortune! Head to several local ‘secret’ outlets to get great deals at a fraction of what they would be retailed for.
For More Information:
1730 Outlet
1730 West Wrightwood
Chicago, IL 60614
773.871.4331
Brook Furniture Rental
2651 Allan Drive
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
847.593.0170
www.bfr.com
Nadeau
4433 North Ravenswood Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
773.728.3497
www.furniturewithasoul.com
Schweppe
376 West North Ave
Lombard, IL 60148
630.627.3550
www.schweppeinc.com
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Doug toured the city on a red Double Decker to bring you the best of what the city has to offer at a reasonable price. There are so many things to do in the city, note that we couln’t cover all of them. Please visit the websites below to get the most bang for your buck!
For More Information:
The Chicago Trolley & Double Decker Co.
615 W. 41st Street
Chicago, IL 60609
773-648-5000
Email: chicagotrolley@coachusa.com
www.coachusa.com/chicagotrolley
Harold Washington Library
400 S. State Street
Chicago, IL 60605
(312)747-4300
www.chipublib.org/003cpl/partners/gkids/gkids.html
CityPass Chicago
1-888-330-5008
www.citypass.com/city/chicago.html
Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum
1300 South Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60605-2403
(312) 922.STAR (24 hour information)
Closed: Thanksgiving and Christmas
www.adlerplanetarium.org
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60606-6110
(312) 443-3600 (recorded message)
Closed: Thanksgiving and Christmas Days
Chicago History Museum
Clark Street at North Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60614-6071
(312) 642.4600
Closed: Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day
The Field Museum
1400 South Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60605-2827
(312) 922-9410
Closed: Christmas Day
www.fieldmuseum.org
Garfield Park Conservatory
300 North Central Park Ave.
Chicago, Illinois 60624-1945
Main Phone: (312) 746-5100
Information Desk: (312) 746-5195
www.garfield-conservatory.org
Museum of Contemporary Art
220 East Chicago Avenue
Chicago, Illinois, 60611
(312) 280-2660
Closed Mondays, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Years Days
Museum of Science and Industry
57th Street and Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60637
(773) 684-1414
Closed: Christmas Day
www.msichicago.org
The Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 North Cannon Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60614-2874
(773) 755-5100
The John G. Shedd Aquarium
1200 South Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60605
(312) 939-2438
Closed: Christmas Day
www.sheddaquarium.org
John Hancock Center
875 North Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL
(312) 751-3681
www.hancockobservatory.com
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