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We hit the newest dining destinations in Lincoln Square and a south-side joint serving up a new kind of 'Breakfast of Champions'! We get beautified thanks to a cosmetics company where YOU create your perfect shade, and we are schooled in the art of floral arranging! Plus, we go on a search for all things Jerry, and we discover a fresh way to relax and get the sweat out!

We breathe in the salty ocean air without ever leaving Chicago, and we visit a sweet and sassy place where girls just want to have fun!

With spring cleaning probably on most Chicagoan's to-do lists, Janet visited a few local hotels that actually got a head start by completely transforming their appearance, all while preserving their notorious names!

We got our mojo on and sang some tunes at the coolest karaoke bars!

190 North shows you how sweet it is to live here in the city!

You won't have to leave your house for this one! It's our Bring it to Me show!

It's an all new 190 North dedicated to everyone's favorite thing...FOOD!

Janet gets nerd-dating down to a science, and Lou visits a store with the hippest graphic t-shirts. Michelle trades spaces while Doug gets 'Ritz-y'. Plus, we'll work out to the hottest new fitness trends and get dolled up at a toy shop!

In this episode: Sweet BBQ, "An Indian Night Out," primitive art, extreme outdoor workout in the snow and cutting edge footwear.

We toured the hoods and visited the suburbs around the city.

These hip hoopsters may not be looking to fulfill their hoop dreams, but they enjoy playing basketball because it gives them great joy and excitement.

Disney Vacations on Land and Sea: Lou immerses himself into a world of fantasy and imagination at the Disney theme parks! Plus, Janet, Doug and Michelle, set sail on the Disney Wonder Cruise Ship.

This week's 190 North is the most kid friendly episode yet!

This 190 North centers on the Magnificent Mile, otherwise known as North Michigan Avenue. Plus, Janet goes back to high school to meet the "coolest guy" around, High School Musical star Corbin Bleu.

Janet chills out at the Ruby Room, while Doug gets 'Zen' with Thai Yoga. Michelle finds great Polish eateries and goes on a birthday party whirlwind! Plus, Lou discovers Chicago's best wings and dogs!

It's a site to see -- join us in Hawaii! The whole gang traveled to the Big Island for fun in the sun! Visit the hot night life, indulge in super restaurants, enjoy the ocean, escape an erupting volcano, get an up close and personal view, and shop til' you drop!

It's wacky and wild on 190 North! Meet one of Chicago'd most colorful artist, eat at famous restaurants that are thought to be haunted, and hang out with dads in their boxers marching to their own beat. All that, plus we'll pin you down for female wrestling!

It was an all new 190 North in HD! We saw a 'Mural Man' who uses the city as a blank canvas! It's football season so we jumped on the bandwagon and visited the top 10 alumni bars in town. We ate our way through 'Shikago' and were schooled in rock 'n' roll, and boogied down with the Jersey Boys!

190 North is going to show you how sweet it is to live in the Chicagoland area! Dive into donuts, get overwhelmed with cakes galore, taste great candy, discover great bakeries and indulge in ice cream!

It's an all new "Cheap" 190 North! Janet found great deals in furnishing your kitchen and living space, and big sales in a warehouse full off cheap imports. Lou discovered how to dine on a dime. And Michelle was inexpensively pampered in her new reasonably priced wardrobe! And Doug shows you the secrets of the city, with the hottest attractions in town!

While many of us grew up going 'round and 'round the roller rink, lots of those old rinks have fallen by the wayside. But one legendary locale on the city's south side is bucking that trend and celebrating its 50th anniversary this year! Janet Davies strapped on her skates to check out Fleetwood Roller Rink in Summit, IL.

Trying new restaurants is always fun, especially in Chicago where ethnic eateries can be found just about anywhere! So if you're craving something spectacular--and a bit exotic--check out the Vietnamese dining scene! Michelle Alegria gave us a taste of these out-of-this-world eateries!

If you're ever up near the Illinois/Wisconsin border and you spot jesters and jousters, never fear--there's no time travel going on...just an annual festival that celebrates all things Renaissance! Janet headed to Kenosha to check out the 20th year of this crowd pleaser! The Bristol Renaissance Faire runs every weekend until September 3rd.

From fancy terraces to simple sidewalk cafes Chicagoans like to enjoy their cuisine while they enjoy the wonderful weather! So, Michelle Alegria continued the 190 summer tradition of rounding up some of our faves, when it comes to alfresco dining!

This is a sight to be seen! The talent and funny humor that's amoung the Gayco improvisation sketch comedy troop is refreshing for all walks of life. Their mission is to create intelligent and thought-provoking sketch comedy based on gay and lesbian themes that will either entertain, educate, and/or enlighten our audience.

North Halsted Street in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood is home to Boystown--the country's first officially recognized gay village. You'll find dozens of great shops, restaurants and nightclubs lining the street here. Michelle Alegria checked out some of the most popular spots, and a few of the newer ones as well!

In a small storefront on West Montrose Avenue you'll find hundreds of typewriters stacked from floor to ceiling! It's called 'independence business machines' and it's the last typewriter repair shop in the city, and only one of five left in the country! Owner Steve Kazmierski has been refurbishing all makes and models of manual and electric typewriters since 1964!

190 North hits the road and is in Harbor Country Michigan. On the way up, Lou stopped at the Indiana Dunes and flies high. Plus he checked out all the local spots in Beverly Shores. Janet shows off the beautiful Three Oaks and Michelle finds gets a taste of the good life with great wine, fruit and cheese. Join us for a quick getaway to Harbor Country!

Regular restaurants may fine for most people but if you're a real foodie you want something with just a little bit more and Bon Soiree in Logan Square is just that!

Chicago's known for a lot of things including its nightlife and this summer a whole slew of new clubs have opened up around the city!