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The Chicago Huff Portal will cover everything from Chicago sports to Chicago politics, news, shopping, etc. In essense what i’ve been doing here at my little Chicago blog. Some might say it is direct competition, but i don’t view it that way.

I believe that this NEW! trend, will only bring more visibility to local bloggers, and city blogs in general. A  good thing? Yes, as I believe competition always makes everyone step it up a notch.

I plan to update this blog more, and dedicate much needed time to it, in the next coming weeks. Or perhaps put up a big FOR SALE sign on it. I’m not sure yet. Will let you know.

Huff Chicago Slogan A Miss

Getting back to Huff Chicago, i notice that they use the following slogan:“The Internet Newspaper - News Blogs Videos Community”. Not exactly catchy, is it? That slogan needs a MAJOR overhaul. Actually it might fit quite well, as the site feels very mainstream and traditional, unlike a blog.

Huff Chicago Becomes A Source For Smaller Chicago Bloggers

However as HyperLocal Blogger mentioned recently, with the advent of local blogs from big players like The Huffington Post, smaller bloggers like us will have a NEW! source from which to glean story ideas, and blog post fodder.

Final Thoughts

Is it worth your time to visit the NEW! Chicago portal at Huffington Post? Yes, it is. Where else are you going to be able to read (relevant and fun) blog posts from local Chicago faves, like John Cusack.

Go have a look now!

I have sent in my app, heck you never know. I’m always on the lookout for additional Chicago blogging gigs. The posting is located on the Chicago Craigslist Writing Gigs board. Great resource for Chicago blog jobs.

Let me know what you think of the listing and opp. Missy.

This month alone brings two massive and uber popular festivals, #.1) The Gay Pride Parade Fest, and the monster of them all, 2.) The Taste of Chicago.

For all the details, hit the guide. Enjoy!

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photo via [gothamist]

It is not as wild or crazy as some make it out to be, there are loads of families (both gay and straight) in attendance, and lots of kids as well. It is after all a parade, complete with floats, banners, pinatas, (and of course) the obligatory beads. Some of the floats are quite creative and the music totally hip hoppin.

As sure as Chicago is diverse, so is the Chicago Gay Pride Parade. There are latinos, blacks, chinese, indians, and everything else in between present. All in the name of brotherly and sisterly love.

Too bad i wont be attending this Summer, maybe next. If you are going, do let me know. Feel free to share your load of pics with me. I will post them here on the Chicago blog. Peace, Missy.

I think i might be pushing it too hard. If so, bare with me. Or maybe i will just turn this blog into a Chicago myspace layout blog. Hmmm, that doesn’t sound half bad. Does it? Regardless i found this neat Chicago Bears layout, and it is a good one.

The layout is well made and features a Chicago Bears helmet, logo, and good use of the teams brown and orange colors. Very Nice! Check out a thumbnail above, and click here for a demo. Go Bears!

P.S. Don’t forget to visit my NEW! groovy myspace layouts site, too.

I love my hometown, the City of Chicago, and want to showcase it here, on this blog. I am working on adding more concrete categories, and also making this Chicago blog, more of a community. Please join me, and either subscribe to the RSS feed, link to us in your blogroll, or simply leave a comment on any post.

This blog is for you, as much as it is for me, so do tell me what you think, what you like, dont like, and what you want to see more of. I love and encourage feedback, opinions, and ideas. So fire away!

Chief Chicago Blogger, Missy.

Game is on, literally. Tonite kicks off the supremacy for NFL glory. On one corner, we have the New York Giants with Southern Boy Eli Manning, and then we have The New England Patriots with pretty bloy floyd, Tom Brady. I think its safe to say Eli Manning is the underdog and Tom Brady is the expected champ. Superbowl 42 promises to be a good duel.

For half-time we have “Tom Petty and the Heartbrakers“. Why? I guess the NFL folks couldnt find a better act. Why not Bon Jovi or Maroon 5.

Who am i rooting for? I’m with Brady and the Boys.

It will be very interesting if Manning (and the Giants) pull it off and score the Bowl. But how sweet will it be if Brady (and the Patriots) run a PERFECT 19-0 season.

We will soon find out. See you tonite on FOX.

I recently came across this Chicago weddings site, it is a wedding resource site, and it covers everything from the gown to photographers, from catering to wedding venues, bridesmaid dresses, the reception, bands, you name it.

I like how they have everything organized by category with lots of cool pics for a girl to dream way of her perfect and gorgeous wedding day. It is after all……our day……our day to have it all and be it all. The one perfect day!

I am knee deep in this site, and let me tell you, when my special day comes, i will be so ready. Maybe too ready. lol. Sorry to my future mate!