New Year, New You

Updated: December 15, 2007

Need some help making good on those New Year's resolutions? Whether your goal is to cut back on spending, drop a few pounds, take the next big step in your relationship or all three at once, our guides will get you started on the right foot for 2008.

On this page:Lose Weight, Save Money, Do It, Already.

Lose Weight

  1. 1 3 Star Rating: Average Bikram Yoga in the City
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    219 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60610 (map)

    Offers daily Bikram yoga classes for all experience levels; all classes are 90 minutes and walk-ins are welcome.

  2. 2 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended From The Ctr Pilates Studio
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    320 W Ohio Ste 601E, Chicago, IL 60654 (map)

    Equipment-based workout studio offers forward-thinking fitness in a peaceful setting.

  3. 3 3.5 Star Rating: Average POW!
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    950 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607 (map)

    Fitness center focuses on martial arts: kung fu, Krav Maga, tai chi for seniors, jiu-jitsu and more.

  4. 4 Positive Changes Hypnosis Ctr
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    200 N Fairway Dr Ste 192, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 (map)

  5. 5 2 Star Rating: Below Average Crunch Fitness
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    38 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611 (map)

    No monkeying around at this group-fitness-focused River North health club.

Save Money

  1. 6 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Cost Plus World Market
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    1623 North Sheffield Avenue, CHICAGO, IL 60614 (map)

    Decorate a home, stock a pantry or find a unique gift at this extravaganza of inexpensive international goodies.

  2. 7 4 Star Rating: Recommended Target Optical
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    2656 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 (map)

  3. 8 3.5 Star Rating: Average Matisse
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    674 W Diversey Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60614 (map)

  4. 9 Marshalls
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    286 Commons Drive, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 (map)

    Bargain hounds sniff out great buys in the always-changing selection of brand-name items.

  5. 10 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Joy's Noodles & Rice
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    3257 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657 (map)

    Fat, thin, crispy ... noodles come however you like at this small but elegant Lakeview storefront.

Do It, Already

  1. 11 4 Star Rating: Recommended Signature Room at the 95th
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    875 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 (map)

    Breathtaking views of the skyline atop the Hancock Building provide the perfect backdrop for proposing to your beloved.

  2. 12 3.5 Star Rating: Average NoMI
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    800 N Michigan Ave (Park Hyatt Hotel), Chicago, IL 60611 (map)

    A fairytale proposal can be reality at a windowside table at this upscale French restaurant overlooking the Mag Mile.

  3. 13 4 Star Rating: Recommended Reserve
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    858 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607 (map)

    Got dumped in the new year? When you see the swarm of swanky, fashion-focused eye candy here, you'll be thankful not to be attached anymore.

  4. 14 3.5 Star Rating: Average Funky Buddha Lounge
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    728 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60610 (map)

    Decided to break up instead of take the plunge? Shake your sexy single groove thing at Chicago's ground zero for hip-hop, soul and rap DJing.

  5. 15 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Buckingham Fountain
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    Grant Park, Chicago, IL 60601 (map)

    Setting the scene for a romantic proposal begins with a leisurely stroll to this Grant Park attraction.