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Chicago reopens, reboots Dear Chicago Star family, The city is alive again. Our beloved restaurants are full, cultural institutions are seeing increased traffic, and almost as an omen of good things to come, the Cubs won against the Cardinals on June 11, the day the city reopened. Wrigley Field was at full capacity for the first time in more than a year and our hearts were full.

As the city moves full steam ahead, so do we at Chicago Star. Now in our fifth issue, we are feeling the love from you, our subscribers, readers, fans and support-

ers—and it feels good. We are planning many exciting initiatives that we hope will continue to boost business in town, as well as lift spirits.

Join us as we host our first city-wide celebration, RISE: Chicago’s Lit! from July 30 to Aug. 8. Organizations across downtown Chicago will hold special events and offer discounts and deals to celebrate the reopening.

There’s so much to do now as Chicago reopens and we’re here to guide you to the best the city has to offer. Just as the city’s recovery from the Great Chicago Fire

more than a century ago ushered in a new era of growth and prosperity, Chicago will rebuild and rise again stronger than ever.

As we grow, let us know what you think.

We welcome comments and suggestions as we are writing this for you, our Chicago Star family.

We will continue to deliver resources you can use, timely, positive news, great articles and photos as well as videos (check out our new Chicago Star TV/YouTube channel) and, as always, great content online at ChicagoStarMedia.com.

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A round up of Chicago's top stories Navy Pier Artisan Market returns Navy Pier’s Neighborhood Artisan Market is back for the 2021 summer season now through Sept. 5, featuring a series of pop-up markets across seven weekends throughout the summer. This unique market series is designed to connect Navy Pier guests with Chicago’s diverse and historic neighborhoods by showcasing the work of local artisans and entrepreneurs. Held on scheduled weekends throughout the summer from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. along the South Dock, each open-air market highlights a different community and its members, providing an opportunity for small, local businesses to gain exposure to the Pier’s large pool of visitors. Find all info and offerings at navypier.org.

United Way seeks volunteers The United Way is always looking for more people to give back. Sign up for a virtual volunteer opportunity from home, such as mask making and mock interviews, or a (socially-distanced) group project with colleagues.

For more information, visit liveunitedchicago.org/ volunteers.

Residential parking permits available All yellow 2020 residential parking passes are now expired and as of Jan. 1, only the new pink passes may be used. These passes are available for purchase through the city clerk’s website, ezbuy.chicityclerk.com, or in person Monday through Friday at one of the three City Clerk office locations: City Hall Office, 121 N. LaSalle St., Room 107, open 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; North Side Satellite Office, 5430 W. Gale St., open 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; and South Side Satellite Office, 5672 S. Archer Ave., open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. It takes an average of 10 business days for parking passes ordered online to be delivered by mail and there could be longer lines and wait times at office locations due to social distancing protocols.

Register a bicycle The Chicago Police Department urges residents to register their bicycles. Registration can help CPD recover bikes that have been lost or stolen. Users of the older registration database will need to re-register as a new user. Old registrations will not need to be re-entered. Visit operations.chicagopolice.org to register.

Chicago races make a comeback Runners have their pick of in-person races this month, starting with the Bastille Day 5K/8K at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 14, in Lincoln Park, followed by the Strike Out ALS 5K/1 mile at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 22, at Guaranteed Rate Field and the Chi Town Miles 1 mile/Kids run at 5 p.m., Saturday, July 31, at the Montrose Beach Wilson Track. Additionally, runners in grades 5 through 12 are invited to compete in a 60-meter qualifying competition; those with the fastest times will advance to the 60-meter semi-qualifier and the final race July 10 at the new Track and Field Center at Gately Park.

Request a CPD block or building safety assessment The Chicago Police Department is offering to conduct Block Safety or Building Safety Assessments, which involve an on-site visit from the police. These visits help evaluate preventive safety measures, such as your street’s safety and building safety equipment. CPD can also evaluate your building or home security cameras to determine if they can connect with the Chicago Police Strategic Decision Support Centers. To schedule a Block or Building Safety Assessment, contact ward02@cityofchicago.org.

Charities welcome household items Moving to a new home is a great time to declutter and get rid of belongings that are no longer needed. Many organizations offer furniture donation pick ups right at your doorstep. They’ll take household goods, furniture, clothes and other donations, so you don’t have to do the driving and heavy lifting. Eight local nonprofits that will help with decluttering for free are GreenDrop, Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity, Goodwill, Pick Up Please, Furniture Bank, The Arc and AMVETS.

Favorite birding spots in the Chicago area There are so many great birding spots in the Chicago area, and they vary a lot by season. According to eBird, the top 3 spots in the Chicago area by bird species count are Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary, Illinois Beach State Park and Jackson Park. But there are great birding hotspots all over the area, so read through the longer lists by region at chicagoaudubon.org/chicago-area-birding-hotspots-1.

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Chicago Presents Through Chicago Presents—an initiative of Arts77, Chicago’s arts recovery plan—DCASE and the Walder Foundation have awarded grants ranging from $5,000-$30,000 to support 16 community events through Aug. 14. (Chicago Presents will support a second round of events, Aug. 15-Oct. 31, to be announced later this summer.) Many of these events will feature artists from the Chicago Band Roster, a new resource listing over 200 Chicago-based musicians of all genres—created for the Year of Chicago Music, chicago. gov/music

Fresh seasonal produce, flowers, prepared foods and unique locally-made products can be found at Chicago City Markets.

Chicago City Markets Chicago City Markets sell fresh seasonal produce, flowers, prepared foods, unique Chicago-made products and rare finds at Chicago’s longest-running farmers market on Daley Plaza (Thursdays through Sept. 30).

The historic Maxwell Street Market has reopened with a new schedule (9 a.m.-3 p.m. first and third Sundays) and with special music, dance, and family-friendly activities on June 20, July 4, Aug. 1, Aug. 15, Sept. 5 and Sept. 19. More City Markets will take place in Austin, Bronzeville, Division Street, Englewood, Pullman, Roseland, and West Humboldt Park—dozens of independent markets operated by community organizations and chambers of commerce in neighborhoods across Chicago. See chicagocitymarkets.us for more details.

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Chicago House Music Festival This new nine-part series of free events will take place throughout the summer in the neighborhoods that helped create the House music genre over 35 years ago, including Austin, North Lawndale, South Shore, Englewood, Humboldt Park and Bronzeville, chicagohousemusicfestival.us.

July 12 The Pritzker Pavilion will be open to full capacity this summer.

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Grant Park Music Festival The Pritzker Pavilion will return to full capacity this summer, beginning with the Grant Park Music Festival concerts that starting July 2 with the Independence Day Salute, a family-oriented holiday spectacular featuring a medley of patriotic music. The 2021 season of Grant Park Music Festival will feature 21 classical music concerts. 6:30-8 p.m.

Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays through Aug. 21, Millennium Park, Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 201 E. Randolph St., grantparkmusicfestival.com

July 3

Millennium Park Summer Workouts Workouts on the lawn at Millennium Park return and will feature tai chi, yoga, pilates, and Zumba. 8:30 a.m.12:15 p.m. Saturdays through Aug. 28, Millennium Park, 201 E. Randolph St., millenniumpark.org Adler Planetarium reopening After more than a year of being closed to the public, the Adler Planetarium plans to partially reopen. Visitors will be able to attend weekend screenings and select observing events in the planetarium’s new observation park and upgraded Doane Observatory, which contains a new telescope installed in February.

Ticket information will be announced on the planetarium’s website. Adler Planetarium, 1300 S. Lake Shore Drive, adlerplanetarium.org

Free Museum Days Illinois residents can enjoy free admission to the Field Museum, in addition to discounted passes for a 3D movie or ticketed exhibition, on July 12 and 15.

Additionally, the Museum of Science and Industry will be free for state residents on July 14.

Fireworks will light up Navy Pier through the summer. Photo by Joel Quintanilla

Navy Pier Fireworks Take in the show from the Pier, nearby beaches or while cruising along the Lakefront Trail. 9:30 p.m. Wednesdays and 10:15 p.m. Saturdays through Labor Day. Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., navypier.org

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Taste of Chicago To-Go Taste of Chicago To-Go, a new and reimagined program presented in place of the Taste of Chicago festival in Grant Park, returns this summer with free food, music, and dance events across the city. It will feature nearly 40 participating eateries and promote Chicago’s amazing restaurant industry. There will also be over 25 “Community Eats”— free community meals served by local eateries for local first responders and community organizations. The festival runs through July 11. Grant Park, 337 E. Randolph St., tasteofchicago.us

Chicago Auto Show returns July 15.

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Chicago Auto Show 2021 Vroom, vroom, the Chicago Auto Show returns (finally!) with some fresh, new twists. A street festival component will be added in addition to the traditional viewing of new cars, trucks and concept models. The event will be held in the West Building of McCormick Place and, in the evenings, guests will also be able to enjoy an outdoor festival along 2300 S. Indiana Ave. to 24th Place that will include food trucks, 40 vehicles on display, outdoor test tracks, pop-up street musicians and beers from local brewing companies. 9 a.m.-10 p.m. July 15-18, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

July 19, McCormick Place, 2301 S. King Drive, chicagoautoshow.com Events continue on page 12

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What the pros know

TIPS FOR DESIGNING A SMALL SPACE In 2002, interior designer NATE BERKUS came to fame as a regular on The Oprah Winfrey Show and has never looked back.

He runs the Chicago interior design firm Nate Berkus Associates.

I know this sounds obvious, but tidy up. Nothing makes a space feel cramped and small than a lot of clutter. Use matching woven baskets to corral stuff, and help keep order.

One of the biggest design mistakes that people make in small spaces is buying the wrong-scale furniture. My advice: Commit and buy that full-size sofa that can also move with you when the time comes.

I tend to always reach for a neutral color palette regardless of the size of the room. But that feels even more important in a smaller space. Rather than an explosion of color or patterns, I prefer to layer in a lot of texture and neutrals, along with vintage pieces that have patina, to help open up the space.

Insider tips and tricks to make your life easier, more fun and safer too

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’m a big fan of tips from the experts. Lord knows I need all the help I can get. So, I reached out to some of my contacts, which included world class interior designer (and an Oprah favorite) Nate Berkus, who offered tips on designing a small space; Chef Art Smith, who shared advice for frying the perfect chicken; and retired cop Chase Garrett, who provided some life-saving safety tips.

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For a complete list of “What the Pros Know,” check out the full article at ChicagoStarMedia.com TIPS FOR FRYING THE PERFECT CHICKEN World-renowned Chef ART SMITH is a regular here at Chicago Star, as well as part of our advisory board.

Best size for frying a chicken is a 3-pounder, cut into eight pieces.

Dredge pieces with Self Rising White Lily Flour, a flour derived from soft winter wheat which is lighter and makes the chicken extra crispy.

Always brine overnight and follow with a buttermilk soak.

TIPS FOR BUYING A COMPUTER JASON KOLLAR’s nickname is the “Lord of All IT,” and I believe it. He has been working with networks and cybersecurity for over two decades and, since 1997, has worked with KCS Computer Technology located in Franklin Park.

Don’t get the very best. The cutting edge usually comes at much higher prices as vendors look to recoup research and development costs. The next level or two down is usually where you get the most bang for your buck.

RAM RAM RAM! The more RAM the better. It is the best investment for a computer. It is your computer’s short term memory and the more you have of it the more programs you can be working on at the same time.

SSD is where it be. SSD or Solid State Drives also increase speed significantly. NVMe is the fastest of the fast.

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SAFETY TIPS CHASE GARRETT is retired now from the Chicago Police Department, but for 30 years, he worked in the 3rd and 18th districts as well as the tactical unit, making sure our citizens were safe.

Don’t be an easy target—Criminals usually target easy prey.

They look for those who are not paying attention to their surroundings.

They know you aren’t paying attention when they see you on your phone.

Know what to do if you’re a victim of a crime—If you get attacked, threatened, or robbed, you want to immediately contact 911. 911 is for emergencies and 311 is for making non-emergency reports.

What to do if you get physically attacked—If someone physically attacks you, you have no choice but to defend yourself. I suggest always keeping a weapon, such as pepper spray, in your hand while walking in isolated areas.

Pepper spray is legal and it’s easy to hold in your hand, discreetly.

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TIPS FOR HAVING THE BEST DISNEY EXPERIENCE Twins GIOVANNA KROZEL and ALMIRA YLLANA, aka Sugar & Spice, were two of our cover stars last month. Giovanna (Spice) is director of global procurement at Takeda Pharmaceuticals and Almira (Sugar) is celebrating 22 years with Accenture, a global IT company. Of all their travels, one of their top destinations is Disney World.

DO remember you have to get a theme park reservation and a park ticket. Registrations were launched during COVID, and will likely continue through 2022 to help with capacity management. The new policy for park hopping has changed as well—you can park hop after 2 p.m. Check out disneyworld.disney.go.com for more information.

Don’t forget to download the MyDisney Experience App. You can do everything from check in to order food to check wait times. It’s also where you can get in the virtual queue for the hottest attraction right now, the Rise of the Resistance. For that, make sure you have everyone in your party on MyDisney Experience party.

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The Cause: Chicago Star hosted a lively kick-off party in collaboration with Mariano’s Lakeshore East for its second annual Streeterville Week, a celebration of Chicago businesses that was created during the pandemic to lift spirits and encourage visitors and residents to shop local.

The Setting: A capacity crowd of local leaders, friends and supporters enjoyed views of Lake Shore East Park from Mariano’s beautiful rooftop patio, with entertainment provided by The Doorstep Divas (Molly Callinan and Caitlin Simone), Magic by Keelan Wendorf, beats by DJ World, a Marilyn character (from ZZAZZ Productions), Eli’s Cheesecakes, Luxe Bloom florals, fun photo props provided by Kehoe Designs and jam-packed goodie bags.

Shelley Rosen, Judy Tullman and Bonnie Spurlock.

Doug Van Tress, Geno Suarez, Amanda Puck and Michael Kutza.

The Scene: Guests networked and danced under the stars while enjoying Mariano’s hospitality (orchestrated by Amanda Puck, Mariano’s Director of Strategic Brand Development).

Attendees received giveaways from participating Streeterville businesses that included bracelets from Pinstripes, keychains from Park Hyatt, treats from Labriola and flowers from Mangel’s Florists, among others. One guest won an overnight stay at the newly opened Sable at Navy Pier. Photos by Kristan Lieb

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas and Marilyn (ZZAZZ Productions).

Jay Frankovich, Chilli Pepper and Jeremy Plummer.

Jim Smith, Marilyn, Michael Caputo and Tom Kehoe.

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Canine Companions unleash greater independence for kids, veterans with disabilities

Task trained service dog Tasha IV assists Kathy Fitzgerald during a shopping trip. Photo submitted by Kathy Fitzgerald

By Angela Gagnon Staff Writer Canine Companions for Independence (CCI) has provided high quality service dogs to children and veterans with disabilities free of charge since 1975, thanks to generous donors.

“Our service dogs empower individuals with disabilities to lead lives with greater independence and unconditional love,” said Jeanine Konopelski, CCI vice president of marketing and advocacy.

CCI’s support also includes follow-up services for the lifetime of each placement.

“Our professional trainers are exceptional,” Konopelski said. “They are expert problem solvers, support for our graduates and empathetic professionals.”

In November 2015, service dog Tasha IV was paired with Kathy Fitzgerald to as-

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sist with daily tasks, provide company and help Fitzgerald increase her independence while navigating life as a quadriplegic.

“She is amazing,” said Fitzgerald of her yellow lab, who knows more than 75 commands. “She does so many things for me that make me feel independent.”

Fitzgerald began the process of getting a service dog in 2013, which culminated in a two-week program in which she was matched with Tasha.

“It was a learning curve for us,” Fitzgerald said. “We had to study the literature on the dog and learn the commands, but we started bonding almost immediately.”

Tasha assists with many tasks, including retrieving things from the floor, getting the mail and opening and closing doors. “I cannot reach the door to pull it open,” Fitzgerald said. “So on the command ‘tug,’ Tasha will pull on the rope we have attached to

the door handle and open the door for me.”

“Tasha is part of both of our lives,” said Rita Alvarez, Fitzgerald’s caregiver and partner. “She gives me peace of mind. If I wasn’t responding or something happened, Kathy could give Tasha commands to call for help.”

As a working dog, Tasha is highly trained to show restraint, respond to commands and take cues from Fitzgerald.

“If people understood everything service dogs do for people with disabilities, they’d know not to distract her or interfere,” Fitzgerald said.

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“There is so much to be proud of in our 46 years,” Konopelski said.

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Cleanup can cause stress for hoarder

Dear Candid Candace: My friend’s husband is a hoarder and nothing she says or does helps...Is there any way to convince a person you love, who hoards, to get them to lose some of the “stuff?” Or should she just accept this trait if all other aspects of him are great?

—Over-flowing Dear Over-flowing: There are a lot of degrees of hoarding. Sometimes it’s as simple as having a messy house or too much of something you love, like an overflowing teacup collection. But, other times, it can become a danger, like hoarding expired food which can make you sick. MedicineNet.com says the reasons someone becomes a hoarder include altered brain connections, genetics, stress, OCD, environmental factors and altered levels of serotonin. You need to gently encourage the person to seek professional help and, above all, avoid going into their home or personal space and throwing things away without discussing it with them first. This may cause great distress for that person. Psychologist Dr. Robin Zasio says, “Even though it may not regularly interfere with our everyday lives, to some degree or another, many of us hoard.” (I’m raising my hand here; my husband says I have so many collections he can only afford to collect toothpicks).

Anyway, Dr. Zasio’s book, “The Hoarder in You” provides advice for decluttering and shares some serious cases that you might be able to learn from.

Dear Candid Candace: The lockdown during COVID made many of us rethink our lives. Not sure if we want to resume doing the same-old-same-old like prior

Food and entertaining expert Marc Sievers.

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to COVID or freshen up the script and start a new chapter with changes in lifestyle. Have you noticed others thinking the same way?

—Blowing in the Wind Dear Blowing in the Wind: I think everyone these days, following the pandemic, is reexamining their lives. And just maybe this is a silver lining in the COVID crisis.

A lot of people, myself included, had gotten complacent doing the things they’d always done before. Now, people are discovering new hobbies, new talents and even new jobs that might be better suited to their talents. I think this is a great opportunity to become the person you always wanted to be but never had the time (or reason) to make it a reality. COVID has forced change upon us all and I think we should embrace it.

Send questions to: CandidCandace@ ChicagoStarMedia.com. Follow Candid Candace (Candace Jordan) on Facebook, Insta, LinkedIn and Twitter.

Get Cookin’ with... Marc Sievers

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arc Sievers is a nationally recognized cookbook author who has spent the past decade sharing his expertise for earthy and elegant vegetarian cooking, easy entertaining and thoughtful, but uncomplicated, style. He is a sought-after food and entertaining expert who has published three cookbooks, appeared on the Food Network and established a lively and engaging YouTube channel.

Marc moved with his now husband Ryan to Chicago in 2011. They originally lived in Museum Campus, and Marc said Chicago was the backdrop for their getting married, his writing three cookbooks and a lot of “colorful” entertaining. Until recently, they have been splitting their time between Chicago and Lawrence, Mass., where he’s from. He feels he has the best of both worlds now, having the ability to visit with family and return to Chicago for clients, friends and “endless lunches that

Marc Siever scores with the perfect recipes for any occasion like his festive Triple Berry Flag Cake, just in time for July’s special, patriotic moments.

Visit chicagostarmedia.com for the recipe

turn into dinners at RL.” When he’s not writing or cooking, his happy place is the beach, regardless of the weather, where he feels centered and grounded. Even in the fall and winter, he brings thermoses of warm apple cider and his Parisian hot chocolate. In the summer, it’s “rosé all day.”

“Whether it be Oak Street Beach or Cape Cod, I always find the beach,” he said.

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Season both sides of skirt steak with salt. Place in a large baking dish and toss with ¼ cup This Little Goat Went to Korea sauce until well coated. Set aside.

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Whisk the remaining 3 tablespoons of Korea sauce into mayo. Set aside.

Preheat grill to medium-high/high. Once hot, grill steak until lightly charred on both sides and cooked through to desired doneness. (I prefer medium, which takes about 4 or so minutes per side.) If the meat is getting too dark before it’s cooked through, reduce the heat or move over indirect heat to finish cooking.

Transfer steak to a cutting board. Let rest for at least 5 minutes.

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Millennium Art Festival The Millennium Art Festival will include 110 juried artists displaying an array of artwork, including paintings, ceramics, photography and furniture.

There will be live performances, tasty treats and interactive art-filled experiences. Additionally, bring your gently used art to the fest and donate it to the Chicago Furniture Bank booth on Saturday, July 17, which will distribute furnishings to those leaving shelters and moving into permanent housing. The festival runs July 16-18, near Michigan Avenue and East Lake Street, amdurproductions.com

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Movies in the Park at Lakeshore East Enjoy a free showing of “Dirty Dancing” as part of this summer movie series sponsored by Cirrus, Cascade and Magellan Development Group.

Complimentary movie snacks will be provided while supplies last, and Magellan musician Kelsey Montanez will perform live music prior to the film. Sundown (approximately 8:30 p.m.), Lakeshore East Park, 450 E. Benton Place.

Soiree at The Mid-America Club Learn about membership at our Summer Prospective Member Reception!

Experience all the Club has to offer, while watching the sunset and enjoying a cocktail! Reservations are required and space is limited. RSVP to our Membership Director at (312) 856-9484 or email melissa.czyz@clubcorp.com. Business-casual attire. 6-7:30 p.m., 80th floor of the Aon Center, 200 E. Randolph St.

July 29

Lollapalooza The hotly anticipated Lollapalooza returns.

This four-day music fest in Grant Park will feature Foo Fighters, Post Malone, Miley Cyrus and more. July 29-Aug. 1, 337 E. Randolph St., lollapalooza.com

July 30

Live Goodman Theatre shows Goodman Theatre will welcome back live audiences for the 2021/2022 season following a 16-month hiatus. The 10-play lineup will begin with “School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play,” a production that was suspended days before it was scheduled to debut in March 2020. “A Christmas Carol” will also return for its 44th consecutive year, following the audio adaptation released in 2020. Goodman Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn St., goodmantheatre.org

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Doorpeople of the Month Michael Colman and Kevin Butts, Park Newberry, 55 W. Delaware Place

By Candid Candace Jordan For 23 years, Michael Colman and Kevin Butts have worked side by side at the Park Newberry in the Gold Coast. The colleagues are among the best-known and most-respected doormen in the area. Even the cab drivers know their names, along with the people they serve at 55 W. Delaware Place.

Across from the lush, green Washington Square Park and The Newberry Library, the building is situated on an entire city block on West Delaware Place between Clark and Dearborn streets. The development, which has 183 units on 12 floors, was conceived and built by Joel Carlins (Magellan Development) with a group of investors.

The property was originally owned by the International Salvation Army.

Shortly after the property was constructed in 1998 and tenants began moving in, Colman and Butts were hired.

Colman had worked security in a number of locations, including trade shows, the Hyatt Regency and McCormick Place. His older brother was working in the building when a job opened up and he recommended Colman. Colman first considered a maintenance position, but with his kindness and charm, he was soon working as a doorman. Colman is a car enthusiast who loves tinkering with all types of vehicles, including vintage. He also loves watching all sports on TV and creating one of his favorite meals, spaghetti.

Butts first worked at small chain grocery stores in the Chicago area before a friend suggested he apply at Park Newberry.

He said he loves his job because he has “always loved people.”

“It’s the people who live here and who come to visit that make my job so enjoyable,” Butts said. “I like treating people with love and respect. That’s the way my mother raised me.”

On his days off, Butts loves to collect action figures. He has more than 3,000 figures and has enjoyed this hobby for the past 20 years. And even though he’s lost more than 100 pounds since he started

Park Newberry doormen Michael Colman and Kevin Butts. Photos by Candid Candace Jordan

this job, he still loves Popeye’s chicken.

Park Newberry residents are loyal to their building, with at least 30% of the original homeowners still in residence.

Park Newberry, 55 W. “Many of the Delaware Place. owners have moved to larger apartments as their families have grown,” said Realtor Elizabeth Ballis, who lives in the building. “One of my clients got married and keeps his unit rented until he wants to move back.”

Developer Joel Carlins said the dynamic doorman duo is “terrific.”

“They’re intelligent, loyal and they don’t say no. They could work at any building and we’re lucky they chose to stay with us.”

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Identifying with my middle-aged spirit animal

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recently bombed at a comedy show. I called my mom afterwards and told her how embarrassed I felt.

She asked who the Bridget McGuire crowd was and when I told her that it was COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTOR mainly men in their early 20s, she said, “maybe jokes from a middle-aged woman didn’t resonate with them.”

“Middle-aged? I’m middle-aged? If I’m middle-aged, then you should be living on Golden Pond.”

Later that week when I woke up with a

stiff neck, heartburn and anxiety on what to pack for a writing retreat, I realized that she was right. I’m middle-aged.

The writing retreat, Wide Open Writing, took place outside of Boothbay Harbor, Maine in an airbnb on the ocean. It was the most peaceful week of my life—no work, no comedy, no dog to take out—just me, my laptop and other writers.

One morning, we were asked to write about something we saw in nature. Many writers wrote of the waves, the sand, the pine trees. Their eloquent pieces were captivating with underlying messages that left the reader wanting more. Here’s what I wrote: I didn’t know that an ant was my spirit

YIMALF NIIKGH

AITOPTR ROMDFEE AUERBCBE A type of handheld firework.

Previous puzzle answer: The longest or shortest day of the year. SOLSTICE

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Bridget McGuire is a Chicago based storyteller, stand-up comedian and is a co-producer of “All That Good Stuff,” a traveling comedy show that started on the southside of Chicago. Follow her on Instagram at @bmcguire82.

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out what the hell they’re supposed to be doing.

I notice one ant pause and crawl onto a leaf, her chaise lounge. I imagine she’s given up trying to figure it out: Career, relationships, kids, marching one by one.

She realizes she doesn’t have much control over anything, so she closes her eyes for a minute, rolls over and goes back to her summer beach read.

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animal, or rather, spirit insect. Black ants don’t stop moving. The song shouldn’t be “the ants go marching one by one,” but more like, “the ants go scrambling one by one looking for their car keys.”

Do all ants have anxiety? Are they all spiraling with OCD thoughts seeking reassurance? I didn’t offend you, right? You’re not mad at me, right? I’m not pregnant, right? Or are all the ants trying to work off that whole pizza they accidentally ate last night? Or that bottle of wine they drank?

Or that carton of fat free frozen yogurt that actually has more calories than real ice cream?

Maybe all the ants are just middle-aged women running around trying to figure

Answer to June Where am I? Readers Leo Skazhenik, Dan Wehrenberg, Michael Basil and Elaine Pochiro correctly identified the sculpture next to the 400 E. Randolph building.

A salute to this year’s graduating classes lights up the Merchandise Mart. Ken Dancy Photography

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