Chicago-Main Newsstand
  860 Chicago (at Main)
  Evanston, IL 60202
 Our phone number is
 (847) 425-8900.
We're open from 
7AM to 10PM 
Seven Days a Week.
Featuring the largest selection of newspapers and magazines on the North Shore.

50 Newspapers &
5,000 Magazines
are available at
City Newsstand,
4018 N. Cicero
Chicago, IL  60641.
Our phone number is
(773) 545-7377.
We're open from
7AM to 11PM
Seven Days a Week.
Serving Chicago's magazine needs since 1988.

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     "It would be worth moving to Chicago just to be able to go to City Newsstand."
--Prof. Samir Husni
"Mr. Magazine^"tm

     City Newsstand's Virtual Newsstand has links to over 50 Newspapers and 500 Magazines.     

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May 6, 2013
Feast of Glyceria

BIRTHDAYS 
Daphne Du Maurier 1907
Magic Dick 1945
Stevie Wonder 1950 

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Have You Seen City Newsstand Since We Remodeled?

     Dave Hoekstra of the Chicago Sun-Times dropped by City Newsstand and Mike gave him a tour of the store.  Read the story and see the video here:

http://blogs.suntimes.com/hoekstra/2013/02/city_newsstand_read_and_see_al.html

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City Newsstand is on Facebook!

     Come like us on Facebook (City Newsstand, City News Cafe) or follow us on Twitter.  Our weekly blog may be followed on  @magbagonline. 

NEW MAGAZINES
All titles below are new to the store but those with a * are also newly published.

 05/11/13 GAP Press Men: Paris, Milan.
 05/10/13 Called Magazine: Every Christian Woman.
 05/10/13 Generation Q: Quilt. Sew. Live. Breathe. 
 05/10/13 Glass Culture Magazine: Canada.
*05/09/13 Anew: Import.
 

THINGS WE LEARNED FROM READING MAGAZINES TODAY

    Singer/marijuana-enthusiast Willie Nelson is part Native American. 
-- June Popular Mechanics 

    Parasites can get parasites and those parasites can get parasites, too. 
-- June Popular Science 

City Newsstand's HEADLINE WORLD  
Your incredible source for unbelievable headlines!

GOOGLE WORKING ON THEIR OWN TERROR-BOT TO 
COMPETE WITH APPLE'S SECRET MECHAGODZILLA PROJECT 

ARE THE 'CRUISE SHIP KILLER' AND JACK THE RIPPER ONE AND THE SAME?

NASA FINDS EVIDENCE OF POODLES ON MARS!

MAN DRINKS HIMSELF INTO THE FUTURE!

TOM CRUISE DONATES HIS OLD MOVIE WARDROBE TO BOYS' MIDDLE SCHOOL

Weekly Words of Wisdom

     Just because you can doesn't mean you should.

Fictitious Customer of the Week

     Kay Stissmist

May 6, 2013
International No Diet Day

BIRTHDAYS 
Orson Welles 1915
Jeffrey Deaver 1950
George Clooney 1961 

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Have You Seen City Newsstand Since We Remodeled?

     Dave Hoekstra of the Chicago Sun-Times dropped by City Newsstand and Mike gave him a tour of the store.  Read the story and see the video here:

http://blogs.suntimes.com/hoekstra/2013/02/city_newsstand_read_and_see_al.html

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City Newsstand is on Facebook!

     Come like us on Facebook (City Newsstand, City News Cafe) or follow us on Twitter.  Our weekly blog may be followed on  @magbagonline. 

NEW MAGAZINES
All titles below are new to the store but those with a * are also newly published.

 05/02/13 Iron & Air Magazine: Live & ride & just go!
*04/30/13 Laika Magazine: Hop on!
*04/30/13 UHM: Urban Harem Magazine. 
 04/30/13 Build: The catalog of ideas.
 04/30/13 Modzik: Mode & musique. France.
 04/30/13 Ceramic Review: The magazine of ceramic art and craft. UK.
*04/27/13 United Vet Equine Catalogue: 2013 annual.
 04/27/13 Flamingo: The magazine that celebrates doing-it-yourself. UK.

THINGS WE LEARNED FROM READING MAGAZINES TODAY

    Hops, the bittering agent in beer, are a close cousin to the marijuana plant. 
-- June Discover 

    You can't see it on the $20 bill but Andrew Jackson had a tomahawk tattooed on his inner thigh. 
-- June Mental Floss 

City Newsstand's HEADLINE WORLD  
Your incredible source for unbelievable headlines!

MUSEUM DINOSAUR COMES TO LIFE, DESTROYS IRREPLACEABLE EGYPTIAN ANTIQUITIES

KISSES STILL KISSES BUT SIGHS APPARENTLY NO LONGER SIGHS

NEW CHICKEN HYBRID YIELDS 10 OZ. BUFFALO WINGS

CHICAGO TERRORIZED BY 'WINDY CITY WINDIGO'!

JACK THE RIPPER STILL RIPPING ALONG!

Weekly Words of Wisdom

     Free advice is worth every penny you pay for it.

Fictitious Customer of the Week

     Kerry A. Balance

April 29, 2013
International Dance Day

BIRTHDAYS 
William Randolph Hearst 1863
Toots Thielmans 1922
Klaus Voormann 1938 

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Have You Seen City Newsstand Since We Remodeled?

     Dave Hoekstra of the Chicago Sun-Times dropped by City Newsstand and Mike gave him a tour of the store.  Read the story and see the video here:

http://blogs.suntimes.com/hoekstra/2013/02/city_newsstand_read_and_see_al.html

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City Newsstand is on Facebook!

     Come like us on Facebook (City Newsstand, City News Cafe) or follow us on Twitter.  Our weekly blog may be followed on  @magbagonline. 

NEW MAGAZINES
All titles below are new to the store but those with a * are also newly published.

*04/26/13 Self Beach Body Made Easy: Plus your antiaging guide.
 04/26/13 Extreme Elk: Dedicated to elk hunting.
*04/25/13 Guitarist Guide to Effects Pedals: UK. 
 04/25/13 Downtown: The heart of every city.
*04/24/13 Stonefox: Australia.
 04/24/13 Audio Technology: The magazine for sound engineers & recording musicians.
 04/24/13 Down Under Textiles: Australia's exciting magazine for fibres, yarns & textiles.
 04/22/13 Cannabis Now: The most relevant and exciting news in the world of cannabis.

THINGS WE LEARNED FROM READING MAGAZINES TODAY

    The Rat Pack's legendary shows at the Sands were never more than an hour long. 
-- LIFE The Rat Pack 

    Whales have belly buttons. 
-- May BBC Focus 

City Newsstand's HEADLINE WORLD  
Your incredible source for unbelievable headlines!

Poll: 2 OF 7 AMERICANS BELIEVE ELVIS, MICHAEL JACKSON ALIVE, TOGETHER

THE TOWN WHERE IT RAINED TOENAILS!

FARMER CROSSES SHEEP WITH ZEBRAS TO GET STRIPED WOOL!

Don't order a Bloody Mary here -- VAMPIRE BAR OPENS IN EAST VILLAGE!

RARE SPINNAKER SPANIEL SAILS SOLO ACROSS ATLANTIC!

Weekly Words of Wisdom

     When two lovers woo they still say I love you, they just text it now.

Fictitious Customer of the Week

     Duke Untinue

April 22, 2013
Earth Day

BIRTHDAYS 
Vladimir Nabokov 1899
Eddie Albert 1906

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Have You Seen City Newsstand Since We Remodeled?

     Dave Hoekstra of the Chicago Sun-Times dropped by City Newsstand and Mike gave him a tour of the store.  Read the story and see the video here:

http://blogs.suntimes.com/hoekstra/2013/02/city_newsstand_read_and_see_al.html

______________________________________________________________________

City Newsstand is on Facebook!

     Come like us on Facebook (City Newsstand, City News Cafe) or follow us on Twitter.  Our weekly blog may be followed on  @magbagonline. 

NEW MAGAZINES
All titles below are new to the store but those with a * are also newly published.

*04/19/13 Smithsonian presents JFK: The ultimate guide.
*04/19/13 USA Today The Best Ways To Retire: Happy, healthy & rich.
*04/19/13 Mens Journal Gear Lab: What you need now. 
 04/19/13 Simply Gluten-Free Magazine: Bi-monthly.
*04/18/13 Darius Magazine: Beauty, joie de vivre and fabulous hedonism. Belgium.
*04/18/13 Dante Mag: The only international magazine with an Italian soul.
*04/18/13 Urban Coco: UK.
*04/17/13 Kayak Fish Annual: The greatest kayak catches ever.
 04/17/13 In Snap: Fashion. Taiwan.
*04/16/13 Esquire The Big Black Book: UK edition.
 04/16/13 The White Review: UK literary quarterly.

THINGS WE LEARNED FROM READING MAGAZINES TODAY

    Pope Frances I is the 266th pope. 
-- LIFE Pope Francis 

    Forbes estimates the Kardashian family to be worth $180 million. 
-- In Touch · Greed, Lies & Betrayal - The Complete Kardashian Diaries 

City Newsstand's HEADLINE WORLD  
Your incredible source for unbelievable headlines!

EASTERN HOLY MAN TURNS WATER INTO ALKA-SELTZER™

TWENTY-TWO TOURISTS TRAPPED IN THE TROPICAL TRAPEZOID!

FARMER PROUD OF HIS 200-LB CHICKEN, DOESN'T THINK LOCAL NUCLEAR PLANT 
HAS ANYTHING TO DO WITH IT

Study: SURPRISINGLY HIGH PERCENTAGE OF DOCTORS SMUG

TRIP TO GABOR CASTLE IN HUNGARY MARRED BY WEREPOODLE ATTACK!

Weekly Words of Wisdom

     Every day of the week ends in why.

Fictitious Customer of the Week

     B. Arthur Playdmawd

April 15, 2013
Jackie Robinson Day

BIRTHDAYS 
Hans Conreid 1917
Seka 1954

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Have You Seen City Newsstand Since We Remodeled?

     Dave Hoekstra of the Chicago Sun-Times dropped by City Newsstand and Mike gave him a tour of the store.  Read the story and see the video here:

http://blogs.suntimes.com/hoekstra/2013/02/city_newsstand_read_and_see_al.html

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City Newsstand is on Facebook!

     Come like us on Facebook (City Newsstand, City News Cafe) or follow us on Twitter.  Our weekly blog may be followed on  @magbagonline. 

NEW MAGAZINES
All titles below are new to the store but those with a * are also newly published.

*04/13/13 Urban Cyclist: Ride the city in style.
 04/12/13 Tom Tom Magazine: A magazine about female drummers.
*04/11/13 Mac Format presents iPhone 5 The Complete Guide: Make even more of your amazing new iPhone. UK. 
*04/09/13 SUP Standup Paddler Beginner's Guide: Gear // technique // lingo.
 04/09/13 Disfunkshion Magazine: Wanderlust for the Bohemian soul. 

THINGS WE LEARNED FROM READING MAGAZINES TODAY

    26% of the bones in the human body are in the hands and wrists. 
-- May National Geographic Kids 

    Netflix accounts for 25% of all North American internet traffic. 
-- May Harper's 

City Newsstand's HEADLINE WORLD  
Your incredible source for unbelievable headlines!

TV PREACHER MAKES RUBBER CHICKEN COME TO LIFE!

CUBS ROOKIE WEARS A SILVER CROSS TO WARD OFF UMPIRES

THIS CATS EYES DON'T JUST GLEAM -- THEY SHINE LIKE LASER BEAMS!

Study: FAT PEOPLE MORE APT TO NAME 'ELEPHANT' AS THEIR FAVORITE ZOO ANIMAL

HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES ACTUALLY A BEDLINGTON TERRIER!

Weekly Words of Wisdom

     Life is sweet but so is saccharin.

Fictitious Customer of the Week

     Ryan Hamm

April 8, 2013
Hana Matsuri

BIRTHDAYS 
Shecky Greene 1926
Steve Howe 1947

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Have You Seen City Newsstand Since We Remodeled?

     Dave Hoekstra of the Chicago Sun-Times dropped by City Newsstand and Mike gave him a tour of the store.  Read the story and see the video here:

http://blogs.suntimes.com/hoekstra/2013/02/city_newsstand_read_and_see_al.html

______________________________________________________________________

City Newsstand is on Facebook!

     Come like us on Facebook (City Newsstand, City News Cafe) or follow us on Twitter.  Our weekly blog may be followed on  @magbagonline. 

NEW MAGAZINES
All titles below are new to the store but those with a * are also newly published.

 04/06/13 Style.com: Fashion.
*04/05/13 Your First Flight: Beginner's guide to radio control aircraft.
*04/05/13 Bead-It today...: Bead it Chic... Bead it Fast... 
*04/05/13 US Taylor Swift: Love Lessons · Style Secrets · Beauty Diary.
 04/05/13 Chrysler Power: The number one Chrysler enthusiast magazine since 1983. 
 04/05/13 Wirework: 21 all-new designs!
*04/04/13 Advanced Hacks + Guides + Tips for iPad: UK.
 04/04/13 The New American: That freedom shall not perish.

THINGS WE LEARNED FROM READING MAGAZINES TODAY

    The world's largest concrete sheep is a merino ram named Rambo. It's more than 48 feet high and weighs 106 tons. 
--  TIME for Kids That's Strange but TRUE!

    The average human body has about 5 million hairs on it. 
-- May Discover 

City Newsstand's HEADLINE WORLD  
Your incredible source for unbelievable headlines!

ANTLER, ND ONCE AGAIN TAKEN OVER BY WEREWOLVES

Latest pet trend: SHORT-NECKED GIRAFFES!

TWISTER DROPS HOUSE INTACT IN KANSAS THAT HAD 
DISAPPEARED FROM OKLAHOMA THE PREVIOUS YEAR!

FARMER TEACHES PIGS TO SMOKE SO THEY CAN TURN THEMSELVES INTO BACON!

NEW LOTTO MILLIONAIRE TRADES UP TO A DOUBLE-WIDE

Weekly Words of Wisdom

     When the night bird announces the coming of the dawn with his plaintive morning song, that's when you most wish you hadn't given away that slingshot.

Fictitious Customer of the Week

     Ben Dorrigan

April 1, 2013
Edible Book Day

BIRTHDAYS 
Toshiro Mifune 1920
Rusty Staub 1944
Norm Van Lier 1947 

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Have You Seen City Newsstand Since We Remodeled?

     Dave Hoekstra of the Chicago Sun-Times dropped by City Newsstand and Mike gave him a tour of the store.  Read the story and see the video here:

http://blogs.suntimes.com/hoekstra/2013/02/city_newsstand_read_and_see_al.html

______________________________________________________________________

City Newsstand is on Facebook!

     Come like us on Facebook (City Newsstand, City News Cafe) or follow us on Twitter.  Our weekly blog may be followed on  @magbagonline. 

NEW MAGAZINES
All titles below are new to the store but those with a * are also newly published.

 03/30/13 Collezioni Haute Couture Sposa: Printed in Italy.
*03/29/13 Jackie Robinson: "A man who changed America for all Americans."
*03/29/13 Easy Everyday Openwork and Lace: From Creative Knitting. 
 03/29/13 Living Ready: Prepared | Skilled | Ready.
*03/28/13 Modern Cat: The lifestyle magazine for modern cats and their companions. 
*03/26/13 The Ultimate Guide for iPad Mini: The manual Apple didn't put in the box!


THINGS WE LEARNED FROM READING MAGAZINES TODAY

    The heart of a giraffe weighs 25 lbs. 
--  May Mental Floss

    An elephant can live up to 80 years. 
-- April

City Newsstand's HEADLINE WORLD  
Your incredible source for unbelievable headlines!

AMERICANS EAST OF THE ROCKIES PLENTY TOUGH ON N. KOREA

NEW SUPER-DACHSHUND 10" TALL -- 6' LONG!

ELVIS TEMPTED TO PLAY ONE LAST STADIUM CONCERT BEFORE HE DIES FOR REAL

NEW TITANIC EQUIPPED WITH ICEBERG-MELTING LASER!

MAN WHO SURVIVED BEING PICKED UP BY TORNADO 
AND DROPPED 3 MILES AWAY STILL DIZZY AFTER 20 YEARS!

Weekly Words of Wisdom

     Witty, Intelligent, Smart, Educated, Astute, Scholarly, Sagacious...

Fictitious Customer of the Week

     Colby Ascheemeroo

March 25, 2013
Våffeldagen

BIRTHDAYS 
Hoyt Axton 1938
Aretha Franklin 1942

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City Newsstand in the News:

     Dave Hoekstra of the Chicago Sun-Times dropped by City Newsstand on Monday, February 25th, and Mike gave him a tour of the store.  Read the story and see the video here:

http://blogs.suntimes.com/hoekstra/2013/02/city_newsstand_read_and_see_al.html

______________________________________________________________________

City Newsstand is on Facebook!

     Come like us on Facebook (City Newsstand, City News Cafe) or follow us on Twitter.  Our weekly blog may be followed on  @magbagonline. 

NEW MAGAZINES
All titles below are new to the store but those with a * are also newly published.

 03/22/13 Crochet!: Defining crochet.
 03/21/13 Get Into Cycling: UK.
 03/21/13 Highsnobiety: Fashion, etc. 
 03/19/13 CCI: Central City Ink.
 03/19/13 Gamesmaster: UK. 
*03/18/13 Wolf Magazine: Large format photography magazine.


THINGS WE LEARNED FROM READING MAGAZINES TODAY

    Some types of hares can run at speeds up to 35 mph. 
--  April Ranger Rick

    A giant tortoise is capable of living more than 150 years. 
-- April Ranger Rick Jr. 

City Newsstand's HEADLINE WORLD  
Your incredible source for unbelievable headlines!

WILL THE NEW POPE REVEAL THE SECRETS OF THE VATICAN LIBRARY?

TWO-HEADED CALF'S EXTRA BRAIN POWER ALREADY HAS HIM READING AT SIXTH-GRADE LEVEL!

BATTLE OF THE LITTLE GREEN MEN: Leprechauns beat holy heck out of Martian invaders!

LOTTO WINNER BUYS MILLION DOLLAR ARCH CARD

MAN STRUCK BY LIGHTNING WHILE LISTENING TO HIS iPOD NOW HAS 
357 SONGS RUNNING THROUGH HIS BRAIN AT THE SAME TIME!

Weekly Words of Wisdom

     Always look on the bright side of things -- the other side is too dark to see clearly anyway.

March 18, 2013
Feast of Fridianus

BIRTHDAYS 
Edward Everett Horton 1886
Rick Martel 1956

City Newsstand in the News:

City Newsstand made the cover 
of this week's New City

     The March 7 & 14 2013 issue of New City features a story about City Newsstand.  
Here's a link to the story:

http://lit.newcity.com/2013/03/07/magazine-junkies-print-thrives-at-city-newsstand/

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More City Newsstand in the News:

     Dave Hoekstra of the Chicago Sun-Times dropped by City Newsstand on Monday, February 25th, and Mike gave him a tour of the store.  Read the story and see the video here:

http://blogs.suntimes.com/hoekstra/2013/02/city_newsstand_read_and_see_al.html

______________________________________________________________________

And Just In Case You Missed It Earlier...

    City Newsstand received a wonderful write-up in The January 18, 2013 Chicago Tribune.  Here's a link:

Mammoth oasis of paper, ink

City Newsstand is on Facebook!

     Come like us on Facebook (City Newsstand, City News Cafe) or follow us on Twitter.  Our weekly blog may be followed on  @magbagonline. 

NEW MAGAZINES
All titles below are new to the store but those with a * are also newly published.

 03/16/13 Airsoft Action: THE airsoft magazine. UK.
 03/16/13 Document Journal: Printed in Spain.
*03/15/13 Paint-It... today: 21 refreshing Spring designs! 
*03/15/13 Shape Celebrity Workout Special: 90+ pages of our best A-lister advice.
*03/15/13 Star Into Darkness Special: Star Trek collector's edition. 
*03/15/13 USA Today Best Family Vacations: Summer travel guide.
*03/15/13 America's Best Home Workshops: 100s of storage tips.
*03/15/13 Soap Opera Digest General Hospital Turns 50: Special tribute issue. 1963-2013.
*03/15/13 TIME Thomas Edison: His electrifying life.
*03/12/13 Franchise Times Superbook of Franchise Opportunities: Find your new career here.
*03/11/13 The Book of Miracles: Amazing events that defy medical science.


THINGS WE LEARNED FROM READING MAGAZINES TODAY

    One lightning bolt contains enough energy to toast 100,000 slices of bread. 
--  April National Geographic Kids

    NASA has left over 18 tons of debris on the moon. 
-- April Harper's 

City Newsstand's HEADLINE WORLD  
Your incredible source for unbelievable headlines!

POPE TAKING THE NAME 'FRANCIS' SUBSTANTIATES THE RUMOR 
THAT SINATRA'S GHOST PERFORMED AT CONCLAVE

Graceland doesn't open until after sunrise -- IS ELVIS DEAD OR UNDEAD?

WORLD LOSES INTEREST IN WORLD'S MOST INTERESTING MAN

DRUNKEN LEPRECHAUN CLUBS UNICORN TO DEATH WITH HIS SHILLELAGH!

WHAT HAPPENED ON THIS CRUISE SHIP 
THAT TURNED EVERY PASSENGER'S EYES BRIGHT GREEN?

Weekly Words of Wisdom

     In the still of the night when everything seems lonely and bleak just remember that you still have to get up in the morning to go to work.

March 11, 2013
Johnny Appleseed Day

BIRTHDAYS 
Lawrence Welk 1903
Jerry Zucker 1950

City Newsstand in the News:

City Newsstand made the cover 
of this week's New City

     The March 7 & 14 2013 issue of New City features a story about City Newsstand.  
Here's a link to the story:

http://lit.newcity.com/2013/03/07/magazine-junkies-print-thrives-at-city-newsstand/

____________________________________________________

More City Newsstand in the News:

     Dave Hoekstra of the Chicago Sun-Times dropped by City Newsstand on Monday, February 25th, and Mike gave him a tour of the store.  Read the story and see the video here:

http://blogs.suntimes.com/hoekstra/2013/02/city_newsstand_read_and_see_al.html

And Just In Case You Missed It Earlier...

    City Newsstand received a wonderful write-up in The January 18, 2013 Chicago Tribune.  Here's a link:

Mammoth oasis of paper, ink

City Newsstand is on Facebook!

     Come like us on Facebook (City Newsstand, City News Cafe) or follow us on Twitter.  Our weekly blog may be followed on  @magbagonline. 

NEW MAGAZINES
All titles below are new to the store but those with a * are also newly published.

*03/08/13 The Stndrd: Men's lifestyle.
*03/07/13 MAGBOOK How To DJ: The essential guide for beginners & pros. UK.
*03/07/13 MAGBOOK Top 100 Small Cars: Reviews, ratings and recommendations -- all written in plain English. 
 03/06/13 Classic Mercedes: Celebrating the world's greatest cars. UK.
 03/05/13  Franchise Times: The news and information source for franchising. 
 03/05/13 Blood Magazine: Where gore is gorgeous!
 03/05/13 Camera: La photographie en revue. France.
 03/05/13 Collect: Design/ideas/neighbourhoods. Australia.
 03/05/13 Spook: Culture - fashion - art - music. Australia.
*03/02/13 Temptress: Tempting · teasing · timeless.


THINGS WE LEARNED FROM READING MAGAZINES TODAY

    The day after Dame Shirley Bassey sang "Goldfinger" at the Oscars she was mentioned 36,000 times on Twitter, compared to 150 times the day before. 
--  03.09.2013 Billboard

    The ashes of Beatle guitarist George Harrison are scattered in India's sacred Ganges river. 
-- Guitarist presents 100 Guitar Heroes 

City Newsstand's HEADLINE WORLD  
Your incredible source for unbelievable headlines!

CARDINAL LOGAN WANTED THE GHOST OF JERRY VALE TO PERFORM AT CONCLAVE 
UNTIL REMINDED THAT VALE WAS STILL ALIVE

WAITSTAFF AT HEART ATTACK GRILL NO LONGER ALLOWED TO SAY, "BOO!"

ZOOLOGIST CROSSES A PANDA AND A KOALA TO MAKE 
THE WORLD'S MOST PROFITABLE ZOO ANIMAL

CHICKEN CHAIN'S MARKETING DEPT. ORDERS R&D
TO COME UP WITH AN 8-LEGGED CHICKEN

AIRPORT BODY SCANS ARE REALLY THERE TO FOIL TERRORIST ROBOTS!

Weekly Words of Wisdom

     Always try to be yourself, unless you get the chance to be George Clooney. Then be that.

March 4, 2013
March Forth!

BIRTHDAYS 
Kazmierz Pulaski 1745
Eleanor "Sis" Daley 1907

City Newsstand in the News:

City Newsstand made the cover of this week's New City

     The March 7 & 14 2013 issue of New City features a story about City Newsstand.  
Here's a link to the story:

http://lit.newcity.com/2013/03/07/magazine-junkies-print-thrives-at-city-newsstand/

____________________________________________________

More City Newsstand in the News:

     Dave Hoekstra of the Chicago Sun-Times dropped by City Newsstand on Monday, February 25th, and Mike gave him a tour of the store.  Read the story and see the video here:

http://blogs.suntimes.com/hoekstra/2013/02/city_newsstand_read_and_see_al.html

City Newsstand is on Facebook!

     Come like us on Facebook (City Newsstand, City News Cafe) or follow us on Twitter.  Our weekly blog may be followed on  @magbagonline. 

NEW MAGAZINES
All titles below are new to the store but those with a * are also newly published.

*03/01/13 Women of the Bible: Historical stories from the sands of time.
*02/26/13 I Adore Magazine: Sexy. Beautiful. Intelligent. 


THINGS WE LEARNED FROM READING MAGAZINES TODAY

    When you include the water it takes to grow the beans it takes 37 gallons of water to make one cup of coffee. 
--  April Discover

    Yoko Ono celebrated her 80th birthday in Germany. 
-- March 14 Rolling Stone 

City Newsstand's HEADLINE WORLD  
Your incredible source for unbelievable headlines!

DISNEY WORLD'S NEW 'JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH' ATTRACTION 
REALLY JUST ANOTHER SINKHOLE

WEREWOLF GORED BY UNICORN -- BECOMES TOY POODLE!

HERE COME THE SPACE MONSTERS! -- SEQUESTER 
TO SHUT DOWN ET CONTAINMENT FACILITY

TION AND LIGER SHARE BITTERSWEET EXISTENCE

GHOST OF FRANK SINATRA TO PERFORM AT PAPAL CONCLAVE

Weekly Words of Wisdom

     The truth is out there.  In fact, it's waaaaaaaaay out there.

February 25, 2013
Feast of Walburga

BIRTHDAYS 
Zeppo Marx 1901
Tommy Newsom 1929
Ric Flair and Jack Handey 1949 

City Newsstand in the News:

     Dave Hoekstra of the Chicago Sun-Times dropped by City Newsstand on Monday and Mike gave him a tour of the store.  Read the story and see the video here:

http://blogs.suntimes.com/hoekstra/2013/02/city_newsstand_read_and_see_al.html

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NEW MAGAZINES
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*02/23/13 As If Magazine: An oversized magazine filled with photographs, interviews and creative designs.
*02/22/13 Womens Health Weight Loss Guide: Flat Belly Now! 
*02/22/13 Chickens: Celebrating America's favorite farm animals.
*02/22/13 Southern Cakes: Classic cakes for every occasion.
*02/22/13 Woodworkers Journal Woodshop Tools & Supplies: Top picks and hot new products!
 02/22/13 Crochet 1·2·3: 23 projects!
 02/22/13 Knit 1·2·3: Spring fashions galore!
*02/21/13 In The Dugout Phillies: An in-depth view of Phillies baseball.
*02/21/13 Official Grammy Awards Program: Annual from The Recording Academy.
 02/21/13 Shawati: Abu Dhabi, globalizing the local, localizing the global.


THINGS WE LEARNED FROM READING MAGAZINES TODAY

    The blue whale eats up to 4 tons of krill every day. 
--  March Ranger Rick

    A rabbit's teeth never stop growing. 
-- March Ranger Rick Jr. 

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CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT TO PLANT GARLIC IN MILLENNIUM PARK
TO COMBAT BURGEONING VAMPIRE PROBLEM

'METEOR BURGERS' HAS JUST OPENED IN CHELYABINSK, RUSSIA

'CRUISE FROM HELL' CAUSED BY BERMUDA TRIANGLE!

FLASH MOB AT HEART ATTACK GRILL RESULTS IN 7 DEATHS!

GIRAFFE NAMED GEORGE RAFT BEFRIENDS CAMEL NAMED HUMPHREY BOGART

Weekly Words of Wisdom

     Not all that glitters is gold.  For instance, diamonds are real glittery and they're worth even more than gold.

February 18, 2013
Yoko Ono's Birthday

BIRTHDAYS 
Gahan Wilson 1930
Johnny Hart 1931
John Hughes 1950

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*02/16/13 Riot of Perfume Magazine: Printed in Bruges.
 02/14/13 Runway MAN: Milan Paris London Florence. 
 02/14/13 Linea Curve: Illustration & visual arts.
 02/12/13 A Primitive place & Country Journal: The best of primitive, colonial & country decorating.


THINGS WE LEARNED FROM READING MAGAZINES TODAY

    Saudi Arabia is #1 in YouTube viewers per capita. 
--  March Harper's

    Nearly half the monorail systems in the world are in Asia. 
-- Mar/Apr Science Illustrated 

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HAS RUSSIA ALWAYS HAD MEATIER METEORS?

VAMPIRES IN MILLENNIUM PARK ALMOST ALWAYS AVOID THE BEAN

THE FLU HITS MT. RUSHMORE HARD -- LINCOLN SNEEZING GRAVEL BY THE BUCKETLOAD

CTA TOKENS FOUND SCATTERED ALL OVER CHELYABINSK, RUSSIA

LEOPARD SPOTTED

Weekly Words of Wisdom

     Whenever you can, try to walk a mile in the other's guy shoes.  That'll save wear and tear on your own.

February 11, 2013
National Inventors' Day

BIRTHDAYS 
Eva Gabor 1919
Sergio Mendes 1941
Jennifer Aniston 1969

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*02/08/13 Nail It!: The path to great nails.
*02/08/13 GRIT Guide to Backyard Chickens: 51+ keys to a healthy reproductive flock. 
*02/08/13 GRIT Guide to Backyard Rabbits: Easy hutch plans.
*02/08/13 Crochet Gifts To Go: 40+ take-along projects for people on the go.
*02/08/13 Matthew Mead's Recycled Style: Thrifty treasures.
 02/08/13 Xtreme Hog Hunter: Hone your hog-doggin' skills!
 02/07/13 Toilet Paper: Photographic images.
 02/05/13 Wohnen Träume: Das internationale wohn magazin. Germany.
 

THINGS WE LEARNED FROM READING MAGAZINES TODAY

    On the first day of shooting Raiders of the Lost Ark the main character's name was changed from Indiana Smith to Indiana Jones. 
--  LIFE The 80s

    The funny bone is actually a nerve. 
-- February BBC Focus 

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RETIRED POULTRY FARMER DEPRESSED UNTIL HIS 50 Y.O. SON GIVES HIM A BOX OF PEEPS

NEWS ANCHOR ASKS IF GLOBAL WARMING COULD BRING BACK GODZILLA

GIANT ASTEROID TO PASS WITHIN 15 INCHES OF EARTH

MAN EATS CHEETOS, CHOPS CARROTS, LOSES FINGER

LION-TAMER-ROLE-MISHAP LEAVES ACTOR CLAWED, ACHIN'

Weekly Words of Wisdom

     If you think that Life is sweet, eat granola instead. 

February 4, 2013
Rosa Parks Day

BIRTHDAYS 
Nigel Bruce 1895
Charles Lindbergh 1902
Ida Lupino 1918

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*02/01/13 Simply Crochet: Hooked on handmade. UK.
*02/01/13 1963 The Year That Changed the World: 50th anniversary special. 
*02/01/13 World of Firepower: Gear · sport · self-defense · military · law enforcement.
 01/29/13 Apostrophe: Focusing on PEOPLE -- not their disABILITIES.
*01/26/13 7 Hollywood: Semi-annual.
 

THINGS WE LEARNED FROM READING MAGAZINES TODAY

    The average chimpanzee spends 6 hours every day chewing. 
--  March/April Mental Floss

    From Russia With Love, the 2nd James Bond film starring Sean Connery, had twice the budget of its predecessor, Dr. No. 
-- 1963 The Year That Changed the World 

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ORNITHOLOGIST CROSSES A FLAMINGO WITH A KOOKABURRA -- GETS A FLAMINGKOOK!

NOT TO BE OUTDONE BY IRAN, NORTH KOREA TO SEND GIRAFFE TO THE MOON

AFRAID OF THEFT, IOWA FAMILY LETS BLUE RIBBON 3/4 TON HOG LIVE WITH THEM IN THEIR HOUSE!

LONE RANGER USED SILVER BULLETS BECAUSE OF ALL THE WEREWOLVES IN THE WEST!

CDC NOW TRACKING INTERNET MEMES THAT GO VIRAL

Weekly Words of Wisdom

     You can lead a horse to water but you can't make him think that you're some kind of a hero just because you showed him where he could get a drink. 

January 28, 2013
Data Privacy Day

BIRTHDAYS 
Ernst Lubitsch 1892
Barbi Benton 1950
Elijah Wood 1981

City Newsstand in the News:

    City Newsstand received a wonderful write-up in Last Sunday's Chicago Tribune.  Here's a link:

Mammoth oasis of paper, ink

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NEW MAGAZINES
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*01/25/13 Mindful: Taking time for what matters.
*01/25/13 That Mag for Women: You know which one. 
*01/25/13 Motor Trend Corvette: 60 years of an American icon.
*01/25/13 Prevention Guide Lose the Wheat: Lose your belly.
*01/24/13 January Biannual: Printed in Germany.
*01/23/13 Hot Rod Magazine Collectors Anniversary Edition: 1948-2013.
*01/22/13 Get Into Swimming: Swim well > Get in shape > Feel good. UK.
 01/19/13 Beauty Store Business Magazine: Monthly.
 01/19/13 Colorist: Hair.
 

THINGS WE LEARNED FROM READING MAGAZINES TODAY

    A pregnant American black bear can give birth without emerging from hibernation. 
--  March Discover

    A harp seal's milk contains 10 times as much fat as cow's milk. 
-- February Ranger Rick 

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THE 2012 ARKANSAS STATE FAIR BLUE RIBBON FOR 'MOST LIMBS'
WENT TO A 9-LEGGED PIG NAMED 'GIDDYUP'

SLOW ZOMBIES REFUSE TO ISSUE UNION CARDS TO FAST ZOMBIES

OHIO MAN BUYS A MUSTANG WITH A SUN ROOF SO HE CAN DRIVE HIS GIRAFFE TO WORK

SAILORS LOST IN BERMUDA TRIANGLE FIND ISLAND 
COVERED WITH THOUSANDS OF CTA TOKENS!

"HI!" CONVERTED TO "HEY"

Weekly Words of Wisdom

     Every time that you hear a bell ring remember that you've got tinnitus. 

January 21, 2013
National Hug Day

BIRTHDAYS 
Placido Domingo 1941
Detlef Schrempf 1963
Ken Leung 1970

City Newsstand in the News:

    City Newsstand received a wonderful write-up in Sunday's Chicago Tribune.  Here's a link:

Mammoth oasis of paper, ink

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NEW MAGAZINES
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*01/18/13 The Media Source presents Home Colors: 110+ tips to create your dream room.
 01/18/13 VFW: Veterans of Foreign Wars. 
 01/18/13 Lawn & Garden Tractor Magazine: History · Community · Restoration · Fun!
 01/18/13 My Image Magazine: 16 trendy patterns for women & teens!
 01/18/13 Young Image Magazine: The latest pattern magazine from Europe, now available in North America!
*01/17/13 Wonder World Seasonal: The art of travel.
*01/17/13 AD The Best Choice: Le guide di AD per fare piú bella la casa. Italia.
 01/17/13 Window & Door: The information source for the fenestration industry.
 01/17/13 D Section: Luxury menswear magazine.
 01/17/13 Book Moda Sposa: Italia.
*01/16/13 BDM Social Networking: A beginner's guide.
*01/15/13 Hair Fashion: More cuts · More colours · More value. UK.

THINGS WE LEARNED FROM READING MAGAZINES TODAY

    In his 20s, Elvis Presley said he could eat 8 cheeseburgers, 2 BLTs, and 3 milkshakes in one sitting. 
--  Elvis Finally The Untold Story

    A newly discovered type of frog measures less than one-third of an inch. 
-- TIME 100 New Scientific Discoveries 

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HOSPITAL OPENS NEW PSY-CHIATRIC WARD FOR 
PEOPLE WHO CAN'T STOP RIDING INVISIBLE HORSES!

LOCAL VAMPIRE REALLY JUST A GUY WHO DOESN'T LIKE GARLIC

WHICH HOLLYWOOD MEGASTAR HAS HAD A COMPLETE NOSE-HAIR TRANSPLANT?

WHEN HE TAKES HIS SHOES OFF WISCONSIN MAN CAN MILK 4 COWS AT ONCE!

RETIRED BATTLESHIP SEEN BRIEFLY IN PHILADELPHIA NAVAL YARD

Weekly Words of Wisdom

     Remember: Sometimes when it feels like the end of the world it's probably only the end of your world. 

January 14, 2013
Ratification Day

BIRTHDAYS 
Marjoe Gortner 1944
Lawrence Kasdan 1949
Maureen Dowd 1952

City Newsstand in the News:

    Rick Kogan was kind enough to mention City Newsstand on WBEZ's Afternoon Shift last week. In case you missed it, here's a link:

http://soundcloud.com/afternoonshiftwbez/magazine-heaven

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*01/12/13 One True Vine: A journal of food, wine, life.
*01/11/13 About Time: Function and fashion for the wrist. 
*01/11/13 Taste of Home Special Heartwarming Soups: Comfort in a bowl.
*01/11/13 Top Doctors Southeastern Texas: Including Houston, San Antonio and Austin.
*01/10/13 Classic Rock presents AOR: UK.
 01/10/13 Iron Fist: The ultimate underground bible. UK.


THINGS WE LEARNED FROM READING MAGAZINES TODAY

    Hundred dollar bills make up 3/4 of all U.S. currency. 
--  February Harper's

    Crocodiles have been known to survive up to 3 years without eating anything. 
-- January BBC Focus 

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ON HIS DESK THIS GANGSTER HAS A LARGE JAR FILLED WITH HUMAN TOES!

HITCHHIKING GHOST GETS HER OWN CAR

FARMER WHO MARRIED HIS COW LOSES EVERYTHING IN THE DIVORCE

BIGFOOT OR LEADFOOT? SASQUATCH CLOCKED DOING 97 IN A 65 ZONE!

GIANT SNOWMAN CRUSHES TO DEATH BULLY WHO TRIED TO KNOCK HIM DOWN

Weekly Words of Wisdom

     You can lead a horse to water but he'd rather have a beer. 

January 7, 2013
Festa del Tricolore

BIRTHDAYS 
Alan Napier 1903
Sammo Hung 1952
Nicolas Cage 1964

City Newsstand in the News:

    Rick Kogan was kind enough to mention City Newsstand on WBEZ's Afternoon Shift today.  Here's a link:

http://soundcloud.com/afternoonshiftwbez/magazine-heaven

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NEW MAGAZINES
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*01/05/13 Windows 8: The essential user's guide. UK.
*01/04/13 American Hard Assets: Real gold · real silver · real assets · real wealth. 
*01/03/13 World's Best Women's Body Art: The boundaries for body art can be endless.
*01/02/13 Southern League: Sport   Culture   Style.
*01/02/13 Tally Ho!: Create a spark in your mind.
 01/02/13 AGMA: Art.


THINGS WE LEARNED FROM READING MAGAZINES TODAY

    The tallest lit Christmas tree in America is a 160-footer in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. 
--  December/January AARP the Magazine

    Science fiction writer Ray Bradbury wrote the screenplay for the 1956 classic Moby Dick. 
-- LIFE Farewell - Remembering the Friends We Lost in 2012 

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IS COUNT DRACULA ENGAGED TO MARRY A BANSHEE?

PARK RANGERS AT MT. RUSHMORE FIND HERMIT LIVING IN LINCOLN'S NOSE!

IS APPLE SECRETLY BUILDING MECHAGODZILLA? 

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA IS REAL & HE'S STILL ALIVE!!!

BIOLOGIST GRAFTS PANDA'S HEAD ONTO A LYRE BIRD -- MAKES BEAR-FACED LYRE!

Weekly Words of Wisdom

     Truth may be stranger than fiction but some fiction is truly strange. 

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