Chicago-area people

Is there a blog or posting board somewhere for opinions, word-of-mouth, etc., about things in Chicago? Like - suggestions for a hair salon that has a stylist who *listens* to the client and colors hair *really well*, or a coffee shop that *doesn't* have music blaring at a level where you have to wear earplugs to do any studying, or a clothing shop that carries somewhat larger sizes than department stores that aren't *fugly*?

And no, I'm NOT thinking about buying chicagowordofmouth.com and learning all about Moveable Type.

Not even a little bit.

Nope.