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Hi Chicagoist (waves frantically)! As a middle class American woman, I naturally own way, way, way too much stuff. So I'm working on getting rid of some. I'm on a purge trajectory! Here's my problem. While I'm really good at pulling clothes out of my closet & putting them in... continue reading on Chicagoist

Dear Ask Chicagoist, I just read that Illinois allows voters to avoid the lines on election day by using "no-excuse" early at-location voting. The statute says: "During each general primary and general election, each board of election commissioners established under Article 6 of this Code in any city, village, or... continue reading on Chicagoist

Do the hours of sunlight each day change in a linear way (the same amount each time each day) or a exponential/other kind of way? In other words, when the hours of sunlight are increasing, does every day get like 3 minutes longer, or do the first few days only... continue reading on Chicagoist

Are there any spas near Chicago that specialize in green/non-toxic spa treatments? I'm especially interested in one that might offer pre- or post-natal treatments for an environmentally conscious new mommy, but any non-toxic services would be great! Soon to be an Auntie Hi Auntie! Congratulations. You're already light years into... continue reading on Chicagoist

Dear Ask Chicagoist, Now that summer has (finally) rolled around, I've gotten myself a nice little tailgating grill. I even spent the extra cash (thanks, Uncle Sam!) to get a gas grill. One of those nice little compact portables that runs on those little 14.1 oz propane tanks you buy... continue reading on Chicagoist