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China Grill
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Chinese Restaurants
230 N Michigan Ave
Chicago,
Illinois 60601
(312) 334-6700
Although a bit pricey (think high $$ or $$$ for two people with drinks, an appetizer, and entrees)...
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Although a bit pricey (think high $$ or $$$ for two people with drinks, an appetizer, and entrees) it's worth every penny. Part of a chain that als...
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Much like Marvell Tower, Talro is another low-cost insurer in Chicago. They have much cheaper...
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Much like Marvell Tower, Talro is another low-cost insurer in Chicago. They have much cheaper rates than the national insurance companies, but this is largely because the insurers they represent are somewhat unreliable and cannot be really trusted in case you have a serious accident.
Case in point: I had to make a claim. After making the initial report, I could never ever talk to the claims adjuster ever again. Every single time I called, I got put on indefinite hold. They eventually did pay off the claim, but they dropped my policy immediately afterwards. Basically, you get what you pay for.
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Washington Mutual
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Insurance Carriers
120 N La Salle St Ste 1700
Chicago,
Illinois 60602
(312) 460-0303
Wamu has been an awesome place to bank. This branch was extremely helpful when my sister opened...
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Wamu has been an awesome place to bank. This branch was extremely helpful when my sister opened her bank account. They even sent her a birthday/Christmas card this year! I love the teller stations (they don't have a window like most places). The colors and decor are just awesome as well. It feels trendy and modern.
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I've had Blue Cross-Blue Shield for several years now and I am qutie happy with their insurance...
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I've had Blue Cross-Blue Shield for several years now and I am qutie happy with their insurance plan. The good thing about being a part of BCBS is that they have a lot of great doctors in their network so you always get good care, no matter what part of the country you are in. Just be sure to pick a good plan for yourself and don't get fooled by a few of their plans that have you paying for a lot more than you actually get.
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Magnum Insurance
Category:
Insurance Carriers
6928 N Clark St
Chicago,
Illinois 60626
(773) 381-8470
A few articles ago I explained the distinction between 'real' and 'street-legal' insurance....
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A few articles ago I explained the distinction between 'real' and 'street-legal' insurance. Basically, one type, you buy, because you really want the financial protection; the other type, you buy just so that you won't get a ticket if the cops stop you.
I think Magnum Insurance sort of falls more in the middle. They don't seem as dodgy and unreliable as the other low cost insurers, but they're pretty cheap nonetheless. They have a large Hispanic clientele, so if you prefer to speak Spanish you'll be able to do business in Espanol with them.
A friend was insured by them for 2 years. Now, she never had a claim, so we never got to see how their customer service was like, but she has pretty low tolerance for dodginess, so the fact that she remained with them is a good thing, I suppose.
I would recommend Magnum if you are looking to get insurance that may be more reliable but still won't cost you more than your car's worth. (note: you should only be the market for cheap insurance if, in fact, 'regular' insurance premiums would cost more than your car is worth)
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Jerry Desimone Agency
Category:
Insurance Carriers
7416 W Belmont Ave
Chicago,
Illinois 60634
(773) 836-9044
Jerry is an agent for Farmer's Insurance Group and does a great job. I've been able to work with...
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Jerry is an agent for Farmer's Insurance Group and does a great job. I've been able to work with him on occasion and he is very friendly and more importantly, honest. Give him a call and he'll be more than happy to help you out if you're interested, no pressure added. His office is shared with several other agents who would also be more than happy to assist you. I would highly recommend this agent to anyone.
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Treasure Island
Category:
Insurance Carriers
680 N Lake Shore Dr Apt 902
Chicago,
Illinois 60611
(312) 664-0400
My sister's birthday was last Sunday. I couldn't find a bakery near me that was open on Sunday! So...
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My sister's birthday was last Sunday. I couldn't find a bakery near me that was open on Sunday! So I went over to Treasure island in hopes of finding a decent cake for her. Their bakery was actually pretty nice. I had expected a Jewel or Dominicks type bakery but this place has a much better seelction and some very good looking cakes. The cake I ended up getting looked better than it tasted though. It was a red velvet cake that was pretty dry on the inside and was iced with an icing that was so sweet, it was hard to swallow.
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Dollar Island
Category:
Appraisal Auditing Analysis & Liquidation Services
5941 W Diversey Ave
Chicago,
Illinois 60639
(773) 385-8400
I've been going here for a while now, but I think they recently sold the business to someone else...
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I've been going here for a while now, but I think they recently sold the business to someone else because it looks different lately. There are all these wild looking rugs or blankets hanging outside (yes, even in December). It's kind of tacky looking if you ask me. Inside is very cramped, and most things are a buck, but they now carry even some furniture and fancy paintings! It's a "we sell everything and anything" type of store. I like the deals you get on gift bags, wrapping paper, bows and other items. If you buy these same things at Osco or Walgreens, you'll pay $3 or $4 but it's only a dollar at this place. The people who work here can be slightly intimidating. They watch the store like they are protecting pricrless antiques at Bloomingdales or something! They are always hovering over people, making sure you don't rip off their collection of plastic flowers, I guess :)
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Treasure Island
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Insurance Carriers
1639 N Wells St
Chicago,
Illinois 60614
(312) 642-1106
Treasure Island is a really upscale grocery store. They carry lots of those items you won't find...
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Treasure Island is a really upscale grocery store. They carry lots of those items you won't find at Jewel or Dominicks, like fresh cheeses and gourmet food. The set-up of this store is really nice. They have a great layout and everything is organized very well. But the prices at this store are pretty steep. They do have weekly specials, some of which are real money savers, but besides that, most of their grocery items are very expensive. When I go here I usually stick only to the sale items and the specialty items. But it is a great place to check out.
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