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Monique Wingard
Feb 7, 2015
Authentically & Awesomely Luvvie
If you are a regular on social media, it would be hard to miss the signature comedic touch Ms. Luvvie Ajaya puts on everything she...


Monique Wingard
Feb 1, 2015
Be Inspired: Jackie Robinson West Little League
Usually, parades on Michigan Avenue are reserved for Super Bowl Champions, the World Series or maybe even the NBA championships. But the...


Monique Wingard
Jun 23, 2014
A10: Hyde Park
I’ve heard and read so many great things. Today I had to experience it for myself. I have walked by this restaurant so many times...


Monique Wingard
Jun 21, 2014
61st Street Farmers Market
:: Chorizo & Potatoes w Rice & Black Beans Sooo good… But also very spicy – that part is totally my fault. Ask which salsa is mild or hot...

Monique Wingard
Jun 21, 2014
Walk to End Hunger
I went to Soldier Field on Saturday for The 29th Annual Walk to End Hunger so intent on making that a day to be alone – to serve, yes....


Monique Wingard
Jun 12, 2014
I Love My Buckeyes But…
Dare I say… If I could turn back the clock, this is where I would have been for either Undergrad or Grad School. The next best thing...


Monique Wingard
May 24, 2014
Soldier Field 10-Mile
I Was out for my morning run and stumbled on the Soldier Field 10-Mile Run… Below is a recap of the race from Emily, a Chicago runner and...


Monique Wingard
May 10, 2014
#BringBackOurGirls
Mother’s Day Weekend March to raise awareness about the #BRINGBACKOURGIRLS movement. The South Side of Chicago on 71st and Sangamon....


Monique Wingard
May 10, 2014
Roots and Routes to Grow
On my way back home after a run on Lakeshore, I noticed a few tents going up, trucks, and a stage being set-up at a nearby park. So I...


Monique Wingard
May 10, 2014
DuSable: Ethnic Heritage Ensemble
Tonight I stepped outside of my old-school r&b/hip-hop box to experience something new. What an adventure that turned out to be… The...


Monique Wingard
May 3, 2014
A Beautiful Night
I was really excited about going to the Alice Smith concert – but not necessarily excited about going alone. Any reservations I had about...


Monique Wingard
May 2, 2014
Luck of the Call: City Winery
I called City Winery the day of the Alice Smith concert, literally just a few hours before showtime. According to the website, tickets...


Monique Wingard
Apr 9, 2014
40th Street in Bronzeville:
This beautiful mural caught my eye today while I was out and about with a friend. So I had to pull over to snap a few pics. I did some...
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