Catching Ebola on the CTA?
Of all the things riders worry about when they board the CTA-Will my Ventra card work? Will I get a seat? Will my bus or train move slowly?-catching the Ebola virus shouldn't be a source of concern,...
View ArticleCTA introduces electric buses into fleet
When Kristin Kerrigan boarded a CTA bus home Wednesday afternoon, she knew something was different."I knew it was a new bus as soon as I walked on," said Kerrigan, 27. "It's very nice and clean. [The...
View ArticleSingle and not sure why?
If your love life was a musical, what would it sound like? Slow and steady? Hot and heavy?Two Chicagoans are putting the struggles of dating in Chicago to music with new romantic comedy "The Guide to...
View Article'Interstellar' fails to impress
*1/2 (out of four) I recently wrote that people shouldn't be afraid of their own, potentially controversial opinions about movies/albums/whatever, and now's no time to back down from that:...
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Cubs World Series?
Joe Maddon might be "dripping in analytics," but Chicago Cubs fans are drenched with anticipation for the upcoming season. The era of the lovable loser is waning, and the Cubs have finally found the...
View ArticleVoters: Justify Belmont flyover plan
The CTA has not "sufficiently justified" the need for a controversial $320 million flyover near the Belmont station to reduce train traffic at the busy stop, Chicago voters decided Tuesday at the...
View ArticleHow to rehab Chicago
Whenever civic leaders set out to tackle a problem, they first create a plan."The problem is, we've got lots of plans," LISC Chicago executive director Susana Vasquez told a City Club of Chicago...
View ArticleQuinn concedes defeat to Rauner in governor's race
Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn conceded Wednesday afternoon to Republican challenger Bruce Rauner, a day after the most expensive and bitter contest for chief executive in Illinois history."It's clear that...
View ArticleVoters back legal marijuana in D.C.
Residents of Oregon, Alaska, and the nation's capital voted to legalize marijuana on Tuesday, in key victories that could fuel the legalization movement as cannabis usage is increasingly recognized by...
View ArticleYou shook me all night
New Zealand police on Thursday charged AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd with attempting to procure murder, threatening to kill and possession of narcotics.The 60-year-old Australian entered no plea to the...
View ArticleCute overload: Orphaned baby otter
Meet Pup 681, a southern sea otter pup who was found all alone and crying on a California beach. After weeks of intensive care, the 5-week-old otter seems to be enjoying her new home at the Shedd...
View ArticleExplosives testing on CTA
Nate Long was among dozens of random commuters detoured on their way into the CTA Red Line's Grand stop Thursday morning: to have their bags checked for explosives.Long, 24, was about to catch a train...
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Popcorn, marshmallows, pumpkin: 9 fall cocktails
There are a few reliable ingredients we expect to see on cocktail menus each fall: a preponderance of darker spirits like bourbon and cognac, plus baking spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg. This...
View ArticleLittle Leaguers visit White House
When Little League volunteer Bill Haley found out his players were going to the White House, he knew they would finally understand a message he had been trying to share all year long."The big thing for...
View ArticleDivvy bike workers move to join union
In the wake of a labor ruling that will allow New York City's bike-share workers to unionize, a group of workers for Chicago's Divvy bike-share program have filed union cards to join a national...
View ArticleBatman + Superman = Traffic
You know how this works.I'll report on the street closures caused by the filming of "Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice." Some of you will get excited and want to go gawk at the stars (Henry Cavill,...
View ArticleAm I a high-priced booty call?
Dear Anna,I've had a standing weekday date with a guy for the past eight weeks. The first three dates were casual drinks and the last five were dinner, then back to his place. Everything seems...
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RedEye Rundown: Otter-ly insane
Well this is awkward.This week, RedEye video editor Sean Ely is taking a staycation, so please enjoy the video of a baby otter above. Your welcome.Here's the rest of the Rundown: >> No. 1:...
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