Sun, Mar 20, 2011
Janet heads to the South Side for some soul food at Captain's Hard Time Dining, and Mark digs in to some of the city's best steak sandwiches! Doug explores unique puppet artistry and cultural shows at Von Orthal Puppet Studio, and our thrifty gal Eva hits up Priceless for deals on fashion, furniture and more for the 190 Big Deal! We also meet with belugas at the Shedd Aquarium's all new extraordinary experience, and we check in to a few hypo-allergenic hotel rooms!
Sun, Apr 3, 2011
Janet goes to church for some heavenly grub, and Doug visits the barber school to get an inexpensive cut for the 190 Big Deal! Michelle shops at two boutiques that support Chicago's hottest local designers, and she get's cooking in the Kenmore Studio! Mark's inner artist is released at Chicago Hot Glass, and he digs in to some cool Gelatine!
Sun, Apr 10, 2011
Janet goes to Bucci Studios to check out unique works of art, and eats French at the Melman brothers hottest new restaurant, Paris Club! Doug heads to a huge buffet in Orland Park that's easy on the wallet and yummy in your tummy for the 190 Big Deal! Everything is coming up roses for wedding season, and Mark and Eva show us the latest trends in bridal bouquets! Plus, we hit Devon Avenue for the best bakeries on the strip!
Sun, Apr 17, 2011
Eva spices things up with some down home N'Awlins-style Cajun cookin', and Doug rocks out at Lakland Bass, where the axes are made right here in Chicago! Mark gets the exclusive invite to a modern-day speakeasy, and he checks out LTS Chicago, a sport and social league that plays for the love of helping others! Janet hits the auction house and saves big on great items for the 190 Big Deal, and she heats things up inside a new breed of saunas!
Sun, Apr 24, 2011
Janet tours three North Shore Theaters, and she visits furry friends at two Chicago shelters that are helping animals rehabilitate and find homes! Doug revs up and rides on at a vintage European motorcycle and scooter shop, while Michelle bowls and shoots pool! Plus, Mark eats fingerlickin' BBQ, and he gets the scoop on electric cigarettes for the 190 Big Deal!
Sun, May 8, 2011
Janet discovers the miracle berry and flavor trips at Homaru Cantu's newest venture, iNG, and she gets bespectacled with some funky frames at Labrabbit Optics! Plus you can fly, you can fly, you can fly...we give you a preview of Broadway in Chicago's latest production here in Chicago, 'Peter Pan'! Doug finds some fantastic fishy fare at two new seafood-centric hot spots, GT Fish and Oyster and Fish Bar! And, ZOMBIES attack...Mark joins in on the undead fun with a Zombie Bar Crawl in Andersonville! And ladies, have we got a story for you! Eva makes a stop at the bra specialist shop, Intimacy, to visit the world-famous Bra Whisperer, where she discovers the top bra-blunders most women are making, and what is being done to fix them!
Sun, May 15, 2011
This week on 190 North: Eva spices things up with some down home N'Awlins-style Cajun cookin', and Doug rocks out at Lakland Bass, where the axes are made right here in Chicago! Mark gets the exclusive invite to a modern-day speakeasy, and he checks out LTS Chicago, a sport and social league that plays for the love of helping others! Janet hits the auction house and saves big on great items for the 190 Big Deal, and she heats things up inside a new breed of saunas!
Sun, May 22, 2011
Janet goes furniture shopping for the 190 Big Deal at Domicile Furniture, and she cools off with ice cream sweet treats! Eva heads to Chinatown and visits their newest hotspots, then she goes shopping for Italian imports at JP Graziano's! Plus, Doug goes back in time at Rad Vintage, a unique shop selling clothes, toys, and items from yesteryear, and Mark takes it outside by chowing down at some of the city's yummiest walk-up windows!
Sun, May 29, 2011
Janet sneaks a preview of the Broadway Playhouse's musical Working, based on the writings of the late Studs Terkel! For the 190 Big Deal, Michelle proves that you don't need to make a big dent in your wallet to have haute couture red carpet-style dresses, and Doug visits Azucar bakery for fresh Mexican baked goods and treats! Plus, Eva checks out two gourmet chefs latest ventures from high-end food flair to lunch fare, then, Mark heads to Lake Geneva to go ice fishing...in luxury! And, we hit up Burger Bar to customize our own burgers!
Sun, Jun 5, 2011
It's an all new 190 North, and we're taking on the role of tour guide as the gang shows you Chicago's most fun tours, for locals and tourists alike! Janet tours four buildings that house Tiffany glass domes and mosaic tiles, and she goes on a self-guided bike journey for the 190 Big Deal! Mark explores the city's yummiest pizza spots on the only bus-driven food tour in the city of Chicago, and he washes that down with a beer on a brewery tour! Doug voyages underground for the Pedway tour, plus, Eva walks with CHEW, a tour all about healthy living and the restaurants and shops associated with it!
Sun, Jun 12, 2011
The whole gang treks it to the Show Me State to show you all that Branson has to offer for the perfect summer getaway! Janet takes in the hottest new acts, 'Hooray for Hollywood', 'The Legend of Kung Fu', and a show us Chicagoans are sure to love...'The Blues Brothers'! Eva chows down at three of city's greatest restaurants, including Andy William's own Moon River Grill! Doug travels back to the 1880's at Silver Dollar City, a 100 acre amusement park with exciting rides and fun shows! Mark explores the Ozarks by zip lining, and golfing at one of the top 100 golf courses in the country! Plus, we check out Noah's Ark, a musical at the Sight and Sound Theater, where the story is larger than life! And, we fly to the new Branson Airport, which is now offering direct flights to and from Chicago!
Sun, Jun 19, 2011
It's a 190 North for kids and by kids! Our gang steps aside and lets a few budding young reporters take the reins to show us the coolest and hippest kid-friendly spots Chicago has to offer! We check out a mobile Dinosaur museum to visit some prehistoric pets, and become junior zoo-keepers for the day! Plus, we head on down to Kline Creek Farm, and we get our Harry Potter on at Magicquest! We also profile a rising blues star at Buddy Guys!
Sun, Jun 26, 2011
It's a wild and exciting 190 North! Janet attends 'Under the New Moon', a fun wedding celebration for the city's first civil unions, and Doug hides out by dining and drinking in Chicago's bank vault spots! Mark does the giddy up with Chicago's Gay Rodeo, and he takes in Cirque du Soleil's latest show, Ovo! Eva hangs out with the gals of Derby Lite for an awesome and unique workout, and she heads to Boystown to go bargain shopping for the 190 Big Deal!
Sun, Jul 3, 2011
Janet and the gang are always on the hunt to show you the coolest, hottest, best spots in Chicagoland, so we turned the tables and now it's their turn to take us on a tour of their absolute favorite places! Join Janet, Doug, Michelle and Mark as they showcase what they love, including their favorite restaurants, shops, people and more!
Sun, Jul 10, 2011
Janet chows down on the second city's number one food...the hot dog, and she explores Chicago's rockabilly scene! Mark goes underground dining at a couple of chef's private homes, and he gets a sweet tooth at a candy shop for the 190 Big Deal! Eva learns how to make ribs with the help of Big Hatt Gourmet, and she goes on a cruise that sets sail with the little ladies in tow!
Sun, Jul 17, 2011
Janet's inner child comes out at some old-fashioned toy stores and Michelle digs in at a new Haitian restaurant! Doug checks out the Trunk Club for the 190 Big Deal, while Mark unleashes his rock star persona at Rock and Roll Camp! Plus, we 'jump around' at the Midwest's only indoor trampoline park for all ages!