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Starting Friday, up to 10,000 Chicago high school students have the opportunity to see the film "Selma" free at one of nine theaters in the area.The initiative, organized by the nonprofit After School...
View ArticleTrevor Noah not impressed with Chicago hot dogs
Growing up, Trevor Noah did not know comedy existed.Sitcoms, sketches and entertainment as a whole were a figment of his imagination. "Comedy" wasn't a hobby, it wasn't a business, it wasn't anything...
View Article7 Chicago cyclists died in auto-bike crashes in 2014
Seven cyclists died in bike-automobile collisions on city roads last year, up from three in 2013, according to data provided by the Chicago Department of Transportation. An eighth cyclist died in...
View ArticleNew Bears coach soon?
Breathe easy. There have been no snags.The Chicago Bears' courtship of John Fox continues to move forward with both sides pushing closer to a union. A source familiar with the interview process told...
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Red hot and in love
Source: Getty ImagesVamp connectionLooks like two fantasy stars have found their happily ever after. E! News reports that "Vampire Diaries" star Ian Somerhalder and "Twilight" star Nikki Reid are...
View ArticleBears track down new head coach, hire John Fox
The Chicago Bears have their new head coach: John Fox.On Friday, in Week 3 of their coaching search, the Bears and new general manager Ryan Pace closed the deal with Fox, bringing the soon-to-be...
View ArticleThings to eat, drink do this weekend
Free cake, oyster deals and more things to do in Chicago this weekend.EATPizza ClassFrasca Pizzeria & Wine Bar3358 N. Paulina St. 773-248-5222Learn how to make margherita or pepperoni pizza, then...
View ArticleNo winning in going to gym in January, just less losing
Oh, the joys of early January. The whole year-and gyms across the country-are full of hope. Typically, I'm one to skip the gym until the third week of January-you know, when most people stop kidding...
View Article'American Sniper' wins at the box office
Clint Eastwood's "American Sniper" has already surpassed tracking expectations for the holiday weekend, pulling in a projected $90.2 million in the U.S. and Canada from Friday through Sunday.The war...
View Article'Red skies at night, sailor's delight'
Dear Tom,What is the scientific reasoning behind the proverb, "Red skies at night, sailor's delight. Red skies in morning, sailors take warning"?- Ed Bara, Tinley Park, and John GaughanDear Ed and...
View ArticleHot for preacher
James Norton didn't have much time to shake off his chilling role as killer rapist Tommy Lee Royce in "Happy Valley" before donning a priest's collar and mellower demeanor for "Grantchester."In the...
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Keep Facebook profile private
Facebook changed its privacy settings for the New Year and, just like used Pontiacs at Crazy Harry's Autos, they are practically giving your personal information away.There is absolutely nothing...
View ArticleNo Election Day voter registration
If you wait until Election Day to register and vote in the upcoming city election, you'll be out of luck.So if you haven't already, register now to cast a ballot in the city election, which will be...
View ArticleA Bears Super Bowl?
On Monday, Bears fans get their first real glimpse at new coach John Fox when the team holds a press conference. Everyone who watches (probably) will hear his plans for the team, how he feels about the...
View ArticleMarking Martin Luther King Jr. day
Churches, community groups and public officials plan volunteer events and services to mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Illinois.Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner plans to attend City Year Chicago's Martin...
View ArticleWinter music preview: All about that bass ... and treble
Can you believe 2015 will bring new albums from Kanye, Adele, Kendrick Lamar and Chance the Rapper?Well, don't believe it yet, since those expected albums don't have release dates at the moment. Of the...
View ArticleHarish Patel wears his travels on his back
Harish Patel was just 15 years old when he immigrated to Chicago from Gujarat, India. His American dream revolved around becoming a doctor-until he got to college and realized he liked philosophy...
View ArticleQuickfire round with 'Granchester' star James Norton
James Norton, star of "Grantchester" on PBS and "Happy Valley" on Netflix, shares his preferences in a "this or that" game relating to his "Grantchester" character, Vicar Sidney Chambers.Whiskey or...
View ArticleTranslating John Fox's first Bears press conference
If you're a fan of personality, new Bears coach John Fox already has a huge leg up on, say, Marc Trestman and Lovie Smith."You never say, 'Today is a great day for open-heart surgery,'" Fox said at his...
View ArticleFioretti to introduce ticket amnesty plan
Mayoral candidate Ald. Robert Fioretti will introduce a plan to the City Council this week to wipe away late fees on unpaid parking tickets in order to convince people to pay up.It's far from a sure...
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