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As journalists, we're not supposed to let anything get to us.We're supposed to be stoic, impartial observers. We're certainly not supposed to say things like, "I admire you."I broke that rule when I...
View ArticlePolice seize over $1 million worth of marijuana
Chicago police seized marijuana valued at over $1 million after stopping an East Garfield Park man in his car Saturday evening on the Northwest Side, authorities said.Officers tried to stop James...
View ArticleMunicipal Elections 2015: Millennials not at polls
Young voters proved they have power at the polls when they helped usher President Obama into office, but in Chicago they haven't flexed their voting muscle too much in local elections to pick a mayor...
View ArticleLifetime smokers lose out on $1.5 million, study finds
The lifetime cost of smoking in Illinois has surpassed $1.5 million per person, according to a new WalletHub study.If an 18-year-old smoker took the costs related to smoking and instead invested in the...
View ArticlePitchfork Music Festival tickets on sale now
What's life without uncertainty? It's a question worth asking as tickets to the 2015 Pitchfork Music Festival went on sale today.As with Lollapalooza, concertgoers have the opportunity to buy tickets...
View ArticleLyft cars doing away with pink furry mustache
The pink mustache is out.Lyft, a company that allows customers to use a smartphone app to book and pay for rides in a private car, is pulling the pink furry mustache that drivers display on the front...
View ArticleIllinois medical marijuana licenses delayed despite application rankings
Medical marijuana licensing in Illinois will undergo a legal review that critics fear will further delay the process of getting the drug to patients.Internal documents suggested that the former...
View ArticleJeff Samardzija and his 'screw you' attitude have Sox stoked
Expectations are high for the 2015 White Sox, in part because of one player in the midst of a homecoming.Pitcher Jeff Samardzija, a northwest Indiana native who rooted for the Sox as a kid, was one of...
View ArticleSentencing today for twins who flipped on 'El Chapo'
For a couple of drug dealers from Chicago's West Side, twin brothers Pedro and Margarito Flores had hit the big time by November 2008, negotiating a heroin deal over the phone in Mexico with none other...
View ArticleHow to protect yourself against revenge porn
Dear Anna,I had a bad breakup with my ex, and now he's threatening to put our videos that bare everything onto the Internet. Is there anything I can do?-Not Embarrassed, But BareDear NEBB, What a...
View ArticleCubs and city of Chicago to host Ernie Banks memorial on Wednesday
The widow of Cubs Hall of Famer Ernie Banks, speaking publicly for the first time since her husband's death Friday, told his legions of fans that the North Side legend "was very beloved" by his family...
View ArticleTuesday: Eat. Drink. Do.
Dining events, bar parties and more things to do in ChicagoEAT'Saturday Night Live' Trivia NightBull & Bear431 N. Wells St. 312-527-5973Answer questions about the show's hosts, musical guests and...
View ArticleChicago mayoral candidates use the 'L' to promote their platforms
For the last few weeks, Chicago mayoral candidates have been putting the "L" in "election."With varying degrees of frequency, the five mayoral candidates are turning up at train stations to shake the...
View ArticleFor second day, thousands of flights canceled, including hundreds in Chicago
Although the winter storm hitting the Northeast may not be as bad as predicted, it still forced the cancellation of thousands of flights along the East Coast and more than 300 flights in Chicago.At...
View ArticleIllinois reports year's first measles case
A suburban Cook County resident has a confirmed case of measles, but it is not likely linked to the multistate outbreak associated with Disneyland, county and state health officials said Tuesday.The...
View ArticleWhich rival should scare the Hawks most?
As luck of scheduling has it, the Blackhawks open the second half of the season with a six-game road trip against teams they could easily face in the postseason. RedEye assesses the threat level of...
View Article'Ghostbusters' reboot scares up cast: Wiig, McCarthy, McKinnon, Jones
Director Paul Feig's "Ghostbusters" reboot has found its leading ladies. Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Leslie Jones and Kate McKinnon are in talks to star in the Sony comedy about a quartet of...
View ArticleEmanuel, mayoral challengers face off for first time
The first face-to-face meeting of the Chicago mayor's race featured Rahm Emanuel offering a measured defense of his first term against a barrage of attacks from challengers who assailed his record on...
View ArticleWednesday: Eat. Drink. Do.
New restaurants, a tequila tasting and more things to do in Chicago todayEATValentine's Day Preview PartyKatherine Anne Confections2745 W. Armitage Ave. 773-245-1630Try 16 limited-edition sweets before...
View ArticleCity lists 'problem landlords' on website
Chicago's Building Department published its first "problem landlords" list on its website Monday night in an attempt to crack down and publicly shame apartment building owners into providing tenants...
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