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Andrew / January 8, 2009 10:06 AM

They're collecting a list of "Chicago's best blogs" -- why don't we make our own list?

On my list:
coudal.com
chicagoist.com
hungrymag.com
chicagoreader.com/chicagoland/

Cheryl / January 8, 2009 10:41 AM

The CTA Tattler, of course (hi Kev!) http://kjo84.typepad.com/cta_tattler/

Michi / January 8, 2009 11:15 AM

Francine McKenna!

http://www.retheauditors.com/

cookie / January 8, 2009 11:22 AM

Yeah, This is Really Chicago
http://reallychicago.blogspot.com/

ArchitectureChicago PLUS
http://arcchicago.blogspot.com/

Magnum Photo
http://blog.magnumphotos.com/

corinna / January 8, 2009 11:53 AM

Shapely Prose (2/3 based in Chicago, 3/3 awesome.)

cookie / January 8, 2009 12:12 PM

(oops, i submitted three previously but one was not chicago-related. duh. here are the other two, again, plus a new third)

Yeah, This is Really Chicago
http://reallychicago.blogspot.com/

Architecture Chicago Plus
http://arcchicago.blogspot.com/

Lee Bey: The Urban Observer
http://leebey.com/

dan / January 8, 2009 1:15 PM

Yowza. That Trib list really brought out the shills!

My list:
Gapers Block
Chicagoist
Beachwood Reporter
Menu Pages Chicago
Martha Bayne

PMan / January 9, 2009 6:14 AM

The telenova that is Illinois Government is running on the Capitol Fax Blog

http://www.thecapitolfaxblog.com/

holden / January 9, 2009 7:19 AM

Gaper's, obviously

Can You See the Sunset from the Southside
a great music blog
http://www.canyouseethesunset.com/

This guy, up to last year, taught for CPS and his old blog was Chicago Teacher Man and it was great. Now he's teaching in India, so not quite as local, but still great.
http://aminindia.blogspot.com/

Just getting started following this one, but if you love Check, Please, you're bound to enjoy...
http://whatwouldalpanadrink.blogspot.com/

MaryTree
Crafts, DIY, some great pix and family fun ideas.
http://marytree.blogspot.com/

Joannah / April 4, 2009 2:17 AM

I recently came across your blog and have been reading along. I thought I would leave my first comment. I don't know what to say except that I have enjoyed reading. Nice blog. I will keep visiting this blog very often.

Joannah

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