Lake Shore Drive reopens after protest causes shutdown
Lake Shore Drive has been reopened after it was briefly closed due to protesters marching Thursday in response to news that a New York City grand jury failed to indict a white police officer in the...
View ArticleDown-and-out Bears get clobbered by Cowboys
As the Bears entered the final quarter of their season Thursday (sorry to go all Lovie Smith on you there), generating excitement for Bears-Dallas proved tough at first.The playoffs are pretty much out...
View ArticleConquer the MMF threesome
Dear Anna,While attempting to gain some insight and perspective on MMF threesomes, I stumbled upon a column you wrote back in 2011. My girlfriend and I have been together for roughly two years. We have...
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Review: Oak & Char
Review:Oak & Char217 W. Huron St. 312-643-2427Rating: !!! 1/2 (out of 4) Heating upGod damn the bloomers.I know you want to know what exactly that means, but we can't talk about vintage...
View ArticleYour best bets to enjoy the decent weekend weather
EATFeed Your MindChicago Cultural Center78 E. Washington St. 312-744-6630The second annual benefit for Pilot Light features tastings from 15 chefs including Sandra Holl (Floriole), Giuseppe Tentori (GT...
View ArticleD-Rose wears 'I can't breathe' T-shirt in warm-ups
Derrick Rose took a bold stand Saturday night, wearing a black T-shirt with the words "I can't breathe" on it during warm-ups before facing the Warriors.Eric Garner spoke those words as police...
View ArticleHow to give-and spend-gift cards
Yes, we know you want a gift card for Christmas. At least, the National Retail Federation says you do. The go-to present for distant uncles everywhere is the most requested holiday gift item eight...
View ArticleLoyola students mourn Mutahir Rauf
Bloodstains lingered Sunday on the Rogers Park street corner where Mutahir Rauf, a student at Loyola University, was gunned down Friday evening.About 100 friends and fellow students gathered at that...
View ArticleChicago native sparks NBA buzz
About a year ago, Chicago's Jahlil Okafor told the nation what college basketball team he had chosen to play for. (Spoiler alert: It was Duke.)This year, there's already talk about NBA teams "tanking"...
View ArticleReligious leaders lead protests
Religious leaders in several Chicago neighborhoods led their congregations and other community members in peaceful protests Sunday over decisions in Ferguson, Mo., and New York not to indict white...
View ArticleMonday: Eat. Drink. Do.
EATMichelin Bib Gourmand MenuCeres' Table3124 N. Broadway 773-922-4020The Lakeview restaurant celebrates its fifth year of being recognized by the Michelin Guide as a value favorite by offering a...
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On Saturday, get your Maggie Daley Park skate on
After two years of construction and nearly $55 million in spending, the first part of the much-anticipated Maggie Daley Park will open Saturday when the ice-skating ribbon debuts, giving residents and...
View ArticleDerrick Rose on taking a stand
Derrick Rose wore an "I can't breathe" T-shirt as much for Michael Brown as Eric Garner.The Bulls star said as much after Monday's practice, speaking easily and eloquently about his sartorial statement...
View ArticleTuesday: Eat. Drink. Do.
EATNow OpenGRK Greek Kitchen111 W. Monroe St. 312-877-5070The fast casual chain opened its third location in the Loop on Dec. 8, serving falafel, spit-fired lamb, spanakopita, hummus and Greek salad....
View ArticleRed Line work means more quiet time
Patti Nakai is going to miss the squeals of Red Line trains on the tracks near her Uptown temple during meditation time.Usually about a half-dozen people come to Sunday morning meditations at the...
View ArticleArcade Brewery marries comics, beer
When Arcade Brewery co-founder Lance Curran picks up his new comic books each Wednesday, he says, he likes to read them while enjoying a good beer."I'm a comic book collector," he told RedEye on...
View Article'Turn Down for 2014'
YouTube Rewind 2014 is essential viewing for anyone who spent the entire year away from a computer screen. Just like last year, YouTube amassed every single viral video subject that creeped its way...
View ArticleAndrew Shaw is a Hawks bad boy
Blackhawks forward Andrew Shaw affably chatted with reporters last month, on Patrick Kane's 26th birthday, following a practice."Maybe we'll take him to dinner and see what happens. Maybe get him a...
View ArticleHalf-hour bus, train wait times
Public transit riders in the Chicago area spend about a half-hour a day waiting for their trains and buses to arrive. And although it is perhaps the most frustrating part of the commute, it beats the...
View ArticleControversial song played at protest
A video apparently showing a Chicago police car blasting the song "Sweet Home Alabama" during a recent protest against police violence has sparked a CPD investigation.Gabriel Michael, a Humboldt Park...
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