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Overall, I like ...no, love... living in Chicago. But having to fight with the City over how to pay a parking ticket I objectively didn't deserve, from the ease and space of a friend's suburban home makes me wonder why I put up with the BS. ...
Has anyone had luck with CBD for anxiety? I want something that's legal everywhere so no THC. I'm going to have to start traveling for work and I don't want to continue feeling like I'm fighting off anxiety attacks and fight or flight stomach issues. Any good resources for this? I feel like a family...
The August session of The Chicago New Moms Group starts Thursday, August 15th at 1pm. This session meets for the 1st 3 sessions at LYRIQ Music School located at 1906 W. Irving Park and the remaining 3 sessions at Merry Music Makers located at 3759 N. Ravenswood, Chicago. Register here today! ...
Looking for recommendations for nice women’s suit brands to check out. Will need to start attending board meetings at work and would like to get some professional suits. Any favorites? ...
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