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Enough With This Weather Already

Bring back the sun.

I've reached that point where the weather's teased me too much. Though I've lived in Illinois my entire life and this yo-yo weather shouldn't come as a surprise, it happens every year:  I'm through with it. I feel teased. Toyed with. Manipulated by Mother Nature. Sunday morning: sunshine and spring blossoms dotted the landscape. I was  euphoric.  Spring is finally here.  I felt my mood lift.  Monday morning:  grey, dreary, cold, damp, windy, stormy. Snow covered those poor little spring blossoms.  Ice on the windshields.  Rain on my face. I'm ready to put away the winter clothes (yup, I'll admit, they're all still in the closets.  It's April and I've learned not to pack them away quite yet).  I'm ready to wear shoes without socks and less …

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Viewfinder: Evanston Bundles Up In Fashion

Take a look at the stylish outerwear Evanston residents are sporting this winter season.

This winter has been a brutal one for Evanston residents.  With the temperature consistently dipping well into the negatives during the late evenings and early mornings, it's necessary to have a coat that will not only keep you warm, but one that's trendy as well.  Click the picture at right to see a photo gallery of some fashionable coats Evanston residents are sporting. 

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