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In hibernation during the intense cold, Chicagoans emerge for the spring and summer eager to take advantage of the beautiful weather. Of course, there are others who have far superior climate moderation. These folks are known as [...]</p> <p><a href="http://mynewwesthome.com/blog/2009/05/27/embrace-your-inner-tourist-in-a-uniquely-green-way/#respond" title="Comment on Embrace Your Inner Tourist in a Uniquely Green Way">No Comments</a></p>  </div> </div></div> <div class="post_alt" id="post-514"><div class="wrapper"> <div class="postmeta"> <ul> <li>Posted on: May 27th, 2009</li> <li>By: ChrissyG</li> <li>Under: <a href="http://mynewwesthome.com/blog/category/environment/" title="View all posts in Environment" rel="category tag">Environment</a>, <a href="http://mynewwesthome.com/blog/category/new-west-realty/" title="View all posts in New West Realty" rel="category tag">New West Realty</a>, <a href="http://mynewwesthome.com/blog/category/news-annoucements/" title="View all posts in News & Annoucements" rel="category tag">News & Annoucements</a>, <a href="http://mynewwesthome.com/blog/category/things-to-think-about/" title="View all posts in Things to Think About" rel="category tag">Things to Think About</a></li> </ul> </div> <h2><a href="http://mynewwesthome.com/blog/2009/05/27/go-green-and-save-green/" title="Go Green and Save Green">Go Green and Save Green</a></h2> <div class="entry"> <p>With the economy at its all time low, homeowners are constantly looking for new ways to save some “green.” Currently the government is offering federal tax breaks to those who look for ways to improve energy efficiency within their homes.<br /> Tax credits are available for home improvements and must be placed in service from January [...]</p> <p><a href="http://mynewwesthome.com/blog/2009/05/27/go-green-and-save-green/#respond" title="Comment on Go Green and Save Green">No Comments</a></p>  </div> </div></div> <div class="post" id="post-503"><div class="wrapper"> <div class="postmeta"> <ul> <li>Posted on: May 19th, 2009</li> <li>By: ChrissyG</li> <li>Under: <a href="http://mynewwesthome.com/blog/category/chicago/" title="View all posts in Chicago" rel="category tag">Chicago</a>, <a href="http://mynewwesthome.com/blog/category/events/" title="View all posts in Events" rel="category tag">Events</a>, <a href="http://mynewwesthome.com/blog/category/this-is-cool/" title="View all posts in This is cool!" rel="category tag">This is cool!</a></li> </ul> </div> <h2><a href="http://mynewwesthome.com/blog/2009/05/19/8th-annual-bike-the-drive-a-non-competitive-ride-on-a-car-free-lakeshore-drive/" title="8th Annual Bike the Drive — A Non-Competitive Ride on a Car-Free Lakeshore Drive">8th Annual Bike the Drive — A Non-Competitive Ride on a Car-Free Lakeshore Drive</a></h2> <div class="entry"> <p>Chicago cyclists — come one, come all to Bank of America’s Eighth Annual Bike the Drive!<br /> Make your way through 15 or 30 miles of the City, all the while viewing the famous lakefront and Chicago architecture. Lake Shore Drive is shut down to auto traffic for five hours while cyclists take to the street. The [...]</p> <p><a href="http://mynewwesthome.com/blog/2009/05/19/8th-annual-bike-the-drive-a-non-competitive-ride-on-a-car-free-lakeshore-drive/#respond" title="Comment on 8th Annual Bike the Drive — A Non-Competitive Ride on a Car-Free Lakeshore Drive">No Comments</a></p>  </div> </div></div> <div class="post_alt" id="post-486"><div class="wrapper"> <div class="postmeta"> <ul> <li>Posted on: May 15th, 2009</li> <li>By: ChrissyG</li> <li>Under: <a href="http://mynewwesthome.com/blog/category/chicago/" title="View all posts in Chicago" rel="category tag">Chicago</a>, <a href="http://mynewwesthome.com/blog/category/things-to-think-about/" title="View all posts in Things to Think About" rel="category tag">Things to Think About</a>, <a href="http://mynewwesthome.com/blog/category/this-is-cool/" title="View all posts in This is cool!" rel="category tag">This is cool!</a></li> </ul> </div> <h2><a href="http://mynewwesthome.com/blog/2009/05/15/chicagos-museum-campus-new-exhibits-for-summer/" title="Chicago’s Museum Campus — New Exhibits for Summer">Chicago’s Museum Campus — New Exhibits for Summer</a></h2> <div class="entry"> <p>Chicago’s Museum Campus is one of the best aspects about living in and around Chicago. Every season the museums change their exhibits and feature some of the most exciting events and popular culture going on in various areas of the world. The summer season has brought new exhibits to each of the museums.<br /> Here are some [...]</p> <p><a href="http://mynewwesthome.com/blog/2009/05/15/chicagos-museum-campus-new-exhibits-for-summer/#respond" title="Comment on Chicago’s Museum Campus — New Exhibits for Summer">No Comments</a></p>  </div> </div></div> <div class="post" id="post-476"><div class="wrapper"> <div class="postmeta"> <ul> <li>Posted on: May 8th, 2009</li> <li>By: ChrissyG</li> <li>Under: <a href="http://mynewwesthome.com/blog/category/chicago/" title="View all posts in Chicago" rel="category tag">Chicago</a></li> </ul> </div> <h2><a href="http://mynewwesthome.com/blog/2009/05/08/navy-piers-free-summertime-fireworks/" title="Navy Pier’s Free Summertime Fireworks!">Navy Pier’s Free Summertime Fireworks!</a></h2> <div class="entry"> <p>Chicago’s Navy Pier has always been a popular destination. From the huge Ferris Wheel, to the cultural marketplace, boat tours on the lake and Bubba Gump Shrimp, any visitor can find them self having a great time.<br /> What many may not know about this sweet escape is that Chicagoans and newcomers can enjoy free fireworks at [...]</p> <p><a href="http://mynewwesthome.com/blog/2009/05/08/navy-piers-free-summertime-fireworks/#respond" title="Comment on Navy Pier’s Free Summertime Fireworks!">No Comments</a></p>  </div> </div></div> <div class="clear"></div> <div class="navigation"> <a href="http://mynewwesthome.com/blog/2009/05/page/2/">Next Page »</a> </div> </div> <div class="sidebar"> <ul> <li id="calendar" class="widget widget_calendar"><h2 class="widgettitle"> </h2> <div id="calendar_wrap"><table id="wp-calendar" summary="Calendar"> <caption>May 2009</caption> <thead> <tr> <th abbr="Sunday" scope="col" title="Sunday">S</th> <th abbr="Monday" scope="col" title="Monday">M</th> <th abbr="Tuesday" scope="col" title="Tuesday">T</th> <th abbr="Wednesday" scope="col" title="Wednesday">W</th> <th abbr="Thursday" scope="col" title="Thursday">T</th> <th abbr="Friday" scope="col" title="Friday">F</th> <th abbr="Saturday" scope="col" title="Saturday">S</th> </tr> </thead> <tfoot> <tr> <td abbr="April" colspan="3" id="prev"><a href="http://mynewwesthome.com/blog/2009/04/" title="View posts for April 2009">« Apr</a></td> <td class="pad"> </td> <td abbr="June" colspan="3" id="next"><a href="http://mynewwesthome.com/blog/2009/06/" title="View posts for June 2009">Jun »</a></td> </tr> </tfoot> <tbody> <tr> <td colspan="5" class="pad"> </td><td>1</td><td>2</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td><td><a href="http://mynewwesthome.com/blog/2009/05/04/" title="5 Chicago Originals That Make Summer Hot!">4</a></td><td>5</td><td>6</td><td>7</td><td><a href="http://mynewwesthome.com/blog/2009/05/08/" title="Navy Pier’s Free Summertime Fireworks!">8</a></td><td>9</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td><td>11</td><td>12</td><td>13</td><td>14</td><td><a href="http://mynewwesthome.com/blog/2009/05/15/" title="Chicago’s Museum Campus — New Exhibits for Summer">15</a></td><td>16</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td><td>18</td><td><a href="http://mynewwesthome.com/blog/2009/05/19/" title="8th Annual Bike the Drive — A Non-Competitive Ride on a Car-Free Lakeshore Drive">19</a></td><td>20</td><td>21</td><td>22</td><td>23</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td><td>25</td><td>26</td><td><a href="http://mynewwesthome.com/blog/2009/05/27/" title="Go Green and Save Green, Embrace Your Inner Tourist in a Uniquely Green Way">27</a></td><td>28</td><td>29</td><td>30</td> </tr> <tr> <td>31</td> <td class="pad" colspan="6"> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table></div></li> <li id="text-177291682" class="widget widget_text"> <div class="textwidget"><a href="http://www.mynewwesthome.com/"><img src="http://mynewwesthome.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/nwhome.jpg" border="0"></a></div> </li> <li id="categories-177291681" class="widget widget_categories"><h2 class="widgettitle">Categories</h2> <select name='cat' id='cat' class='postform' > <option value='-1'>Select Category</option> <option value="4">Chicago (23)</option> <option value="25">Environment (8)</option> <option value="11">Events (13)</option> <option value="282">Good to Know (9)</option> <option value="12">New & Notable (25)</option> <option value="3">New West Realty (7)</option> <option value="10">News & Annoucements (24)</option> <option value="14">Photos & Videos (4)</option> <option value="276">Things to Do (8)</option> <option value="13">Things to Think About (20)</option> <option value="48">This is cool! 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