Service pieces are the first thing I read in magazines. The brief bursts of information and characterization are subtle challenges to write.
“Book Places: Curbside Splendor Bookstand”
Chicago Tribune, Printers Row, 3/27/11
“Book Places: Bookman’s Corner”
Chicago Tribune, Printers Row, 2/11/11
“Book Places: Occut Bookstore”
Chicago Tribune, Printers Row, 2/4/11
“Book Places: Polonia Bookstore”
Chicago Tribune, Printers Row, 1/29/11
“Book Places: Seminary Co-op”
Chicago Tribune, Printers Row, 1/22/11
“Book Places: Art Institute of Chicago Stores”
Chicago Tribune, Printers Row, 12/17/10
“Book Places: Books-A-Million”
Chicago Tribune, Printers Row, 12/10/10
“Book Places: Libreria Giron”
Chicago Tribune, Printers Row, 12/3/10
“Book Places: Joliet Public Library”
Chicago Tribune, Printers Row, 11/27/10
“Book Places: The Sterling Morton Library”
Chicago Tribune, Printers Row, 11/20/10
“Book Places: CPL’s YOU media Center ”
Chicago Tribune, Printers Row, 11/13/10
“Book Places: Bucket O’ Blood Books and Records”
Chicago Tribune, Printers Row, 10/15/10
“Book Places: CPL’s West Town Library”
Chicago Tribune, Printers Row, 10/8/10
“Book Places: Des Plaines Public Library”
Chicago Tribune, Printers Row, 10/1/10
“Book Places: CPL’s Hall Library”
Chicago Tribune, Printers Row, 9/24/10
“Book Places: Finley Dunne’s Tavern”
Chicago Tribune, Printers Row, 9/17/10
“Book Places: Museum of Contemporary Art Store”
Chicago Tribune, Printers Row, 9/10/10
“Book Places: The Gerber/Hart Library”
Chicago Tribune, Printers Row, 9/3/10
“Book Places: Chcago Public Library’s Blackstone Branch”
Chicago Tribune, Printers Row, 8/27/10
“Book Places: Chicago History Museum”
Chicago Tribune, Printers Row, 8/20/10
“Book Places: Pritzker Military Library”
Chicago Tribune, Printers Row, 8/13/10
“Book Places: Arlington Heights Memorial Library”
Chicago Tribune, Printers Row, 8/6/10
“Book Places: The Center for Book & Paper Arts”
Chicago Tribune, Printers Row, 7/30/10
“Book Places: The Newberry Library”
Chicago Tribune, Printers Row, 7/23/10
“Book Places: Book Bike”
Chicago Tribune, Printers Row, 7/16/10
“Book Places: Chicago Underground Library”
Chicago Tribune, Printers Row, 7/9/10
“Book Places: Abraham Lincoln Book Shop”
Chicago Tribune, Printers Row, 6/30/10
“Book Places: Sandmeyer’s Bookstore”
Chicago Tribune, Printers Row, 6/4/10
“Book Places: Printers Row Fine & Rare Books”
Chicago Tribune, Printers Row, 5/27/10
“Book Places: Centuries & Sleuths Bookstore”
Chicago Tribune, Printers Row, 5/20/10
“Book Places: University of Chicago’s Regenstein Library”
Chicago Tribune, Printers Row, 5/13/10
“Book Places: The Visitor Center at Starved Rock State Park”
Chicago Tribune, Printers Row, 5/7/10
“Book Places: BookMarks Used Books“
Chicago Tribune, Printers Row, 4/30/10
“Book Places: Myopic Books”
Chicago Tribune, Printers Row, 4/23/10
“Book Places: O’Gara & Wilson, Ltd.”
Chicago Tribune, Printers Row, 4/17/10
“Book Places: Yesterday”
Chicago Tribune, Printers Row, 4/10/10
“Book Places: Harold Washington Library Center”
Chicago Tribune, Printers Row, 4/3/10
“Book Places: Woodson Regional Library”
Chicago Tribune, Printers Row, 3/27/10
“Book Places: Barnes & Noble DePaul Center”
Chicago Tribune, Printers Row, 3/20/10
“Book Places: Powell’s North”
Chicago Tribune, Printers Row, 3/13/10
“Book Places: Half Price Books”
Chicago Tribune, Printers Row, 3/6/10
“Book Places: Evanston Public Library South Branch”
Chicago Tribune, Printers Row, 2/27/10
“Book Places: The Bookies Paperbacks & More”
Chicago Tribune, Printers Row, 2/20/10
“Book Places: Water Works Library”
Chicago Tribune, Printers Row, 2/13/10
“Book Places: Selected Works”
Chicago Tribune, Printers Row, 2/6/10
“Book Places: Borders on Michigan Ave”
Chicago Tribune, Printers Row, 1/23/10
“Book Places: Anderson’s Bookshop”
Chicago Tribune, Printers Row, 1/9/10
“Book Places: Unabridged Books”
Chicago Tribune, Printers Row, 12/26/09
“Book Places: Barbara’s Bookstore”
Chicago Tribune, Printers Row, 12/19/09
“Book Places: Quimby’s Bookstore”
Chicago Tribune, Printers Row, 12/12/09
“Out with the Old” Where and how to get rid of kids’ stuff
Time Out Chicago, Issue 208, Kids, 2/17/09
“Dive Right In” Chicago polar bear events
Centerstage Chicago, 12/31/07
“Enjoying the Cubs, Avoiding the Crowds” Where to belly up in Wrigleyville without the meatheads
Centerstage Chicago, 3/26/07
“Getting Out While It’s White Out” Outdoor fun in Chicago winters
Centerstage Chicago 12/19/06
“Hit the Slopes” Best skiing within three-hours of Chicago
Centerstage Chicago, 12/11/06
“Hikes Near Chicago”
Centerstage Chicago, 10/09/06