April 28th is the Last Day to Enter to Win a Free Mother’s Day Bouquet
April 27th, 2010 by Shorty
To win the Free Mother’s Day Bouquet, you have to tell us why the special caregiver in your life deserves to win. Submissions can be 100 words or less or a 2 minute video or photo slideshow. Be sure to include:
- Name of nominee
- Why the person should receive the bouquet
- A photo of the nominee (not required, but nice)
- Your name and relationship
The winner will be determined by the number of comments (votes) for individual posts, which means you will have to encourage people to visit Shorty and vote for your caregiver. The winner will be announced on May 2nd.
Special thanks to:
Pedro Fortineaux
Deluxe Florist and Gifts
919 W. 87th Street
(773) 723-7673
Additional Information:
The bouquet must be ordered between May 3rd and May 6th to ensure arrival prior to Mother’s Day. It will be delivered anywhere in the United States.
Shorty’s Lunch Date on the River
April 2nd, 2010 by ShortyI had a pleasant lunch on the Chicago River on yesterday. I had a Wreck and banana shake from Potbelly Sandwich Works and the cutest date ever. Unfortunately, he may never hang with me again since I didn’t feed him. Sorry, Potbelly is NOT cheap.
Free Pastry at Starbucks Until 10:30 a.m. on March 23rd
March 23rd, 2010 by Shorty
Get a free pastry with the purchase of a handcrafted beverage at participating Starbucks until 10:30 am on Tuesday, March 23, 2010. Visit Starbucks for the coupon.
Special Report: Change Your Clocks Sunday Morning
March 13th, 2010 by Shorty
Just wanted to remind you to change your clocks at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 14th.
Save 20% on Travel in Illinois on Amtrak Thru April 27th
March 11th, 2010 by Shorty
Explore the Prairie State on any of the five Illinois Service routes and save 20% through April 27, 2010.
Connecting 30 cities from the big metropolis to the small town, you can watch the miles roll by in comfort on Illinois Service trains. Visiting Chicago? You’ll arrive far more rested than if you’d traveled by car. Enjoy a slice of deep-dish pizza or some live music. Or visit Quincy, with many year-round attractions such as the Quincy Museum. Springfield, former home of Abraham Lincoln, offers many reasons to visit, including a Frank Lloyd Wright “Prairie” House.
Visit Amtrak for more information.
Special Report: A Scary HIV Fact about Youths in Chicago
February 7th, 2010 by ShortyAccording to a press release I received from NBC-5 producer Carol Ash, M.S., 50% of all new HIV diagnosis in Chicago are youths between the ages of 13 and 25.
Now that you have the information, how are you going to use it?