Chicago race secrets
Hours-long lines at packet pickup. Lackluster goodie bags. Unorganized gear check. Overcrowded race course. Shortage of water at aid stations.On a weekend when runners are focused on burning calories...
View ArticleDrink the 12 wines of Christmas
EATTaste TestRevolution Brewing 2323 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-227-2739Six chefs-three amateur and three professional-vie for your votes at the Pros versus Joes Chili Cook-Off, which features samples of...
View ArticleNo apologies for Rihanna
It's difficult to pinpoint exactly when Rihanna transitioned from being the singer of arguably the best song ever made about rain gear ("Umbrella") to becoming an object of constant scrutiny. Whether...
View ArticleHis taste of Chicago
Anthony Bourdain still isn't a fan of deep dish pizza, but he loves Chicago."In a town where everything is great, they're most famous for something that sucks," the chef says in the Season 2 opener of...
View ArticleTwinkie giveaway a runaway hit
Ho-Hos and Ding-Dongs and Twinkies--before they earned their sexually charged connotations, they were staples of lunchboxes everywhere.Kids loved the chocolate goodness of Ho Hos and Ding Dongs almost...
View ArticleCircuit nightclub closes for good
The fate of Boystown mainstay Circuit nightclub seemed hazy after its shuttering several weeks ago, but now co-owner Mike Macharello says the closure will be permanent.In a statement posted to the new...
View ArticleAll about Chicago's Xmas tree lighting
It's a tree lighting ceremony that rivals the Griswolds' family tradition.Mayor Emanuel will do the honors at the 99th annual tree lighting ceremony at Daley Plaza and flip the switch at 5 p.m....
View ArticleCTA fare drama
Every year around this time, the CTA stars in a high-budget film called "Will there be service cuts and fare hikes next year?"This year's theme involves CTA president Forrest Claypool and union leaders...
View ArticleStuck in Reverse
With two backup quarterbacks starting, Monday night's Bears-49ers game wasn't the showdown people anticipated when the season kicked off. Still, somebody had to win, and the result very well could...
View ArticleTuesday: Eat. Drink. Do.
EATMixed RootsFat Rice 2957 W. Diversey Ave. 773-661-9170Logan Square, you've got a new neighbor serving up Portuguese-Asian plates such as chili-laced whitefish ($15); linguica sausage ($8); and...
View ArticleFact-checking Bourdain's Chicago visit
Mistakes happen.Even though he didn't tune in for Monday's Season 2 premiere of Anthony Bourdain's "The Layover," in which the chef and culinary media personality tours cities' food offerings in a...
View ArticleInside the flagship Walgreens
If you thought the Walgreens on the corner of State and Randolph was impressive, we've got news for you: as of Wednesday, it'll officially be second-best. The newest Walgreens is set to open in Wicker...
View ArticleChicago's Black Wednesday guide
'Twas the night before Thanksgiving, and all through the house, not a creature was stirring-because they were all out at a bar, getting drunk.That's the story of Thanksgiving Eve, more commonly known...
View ArticleCTA fare hike FAQ
Going Public has long been an advocate of using 30-day passes to pay for unlimited CTA rides instead of paying per ride because the unlimited passes were such a great deal. Apparently the deal was too...
View ArticleThe annual pilgrimage to the airport
Flying over the Thanksgiving holiday?Get ready for crowded airports in Chicago.The city is expecting nearly 1.8 million passengers to travel through O'Hare International Airport and Midway Airport from...
View ArticleWeekend: Eat. Drink. Do.
EATSTOP AND SHOPGrass Fed1721 N. Damen Ave. 773-342-6000Whether you're on a mission to complete your holiday shopping or just recharging from Thanksgiving, you can refuel at the Bucktown restaurant's...
View ArticleR. Kelly 'Trapped' again on IFC
"Trapped in the Closet" is back in a big way.Five years after he dropped the last chapter of his serial narrative of sex, lies and singing, R. Kelly returned Oct. 17 with Chapter 23 to continue the...
View ArticleDon't overthink during sex
I've been out of the sex game for a while, save for a very casual relationship that happens sporadically. However, I met a girl recently and sex is imminent. I'm excited about it but worried because...
View ArticlePlease pass the Thanksgiving salad
The monster movie marathons are over, the jack-o-lanterns have been smashed and the scandalous Halloween costumes have completed their walk of shame to the garbage bin.Yet from all the flickering...
View ArticleStudents gets into Thanksgiving spirit
When Howard Brown first decided to raise money to provide turkey dinners for hungry families at his church, the Christ Unity Church on the South Side, he started small, with a goal to raise about $500...
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