Downtown high-rise lit up for 'Mr. Cub'
Of all the gestures of gratitude for late Chicago Cubs great Ernie Banks, there was one Tuesday night that arguably stood taller than the rest.The south side of the 57-story Blue Cross-Blue Shield...
View ArticleKings cool with Hawks basking in spotlight-for now
The L.A. Kings don't seem to have any Seattle Seahawks in them.At least, not when it comes to taking shots at their opponent. The Kings, arguably the Hawks' most stubborn rival of late, are quick to...
View ArticleDry January: What a month without booze does to the body and mind
Elizabeth Ladewig's dry January has nothing to do with a lack of snow.Since Jan. 1 -- at first by accident -- the 35-year-old from Lakeview has abstained from drinking, inadvertently joining the...
View ArticleGrateful Dead ticket requests far exceed Soldier Field capacity
Looks like the Grateful Dead, even without the late Jerry Garcia at the helm, is still a major draw at the box office. The band said this week it received "an overwhelming number" of mail-order ticket...
View ArticleMeeting draws sharp debate over dog ban at Maggie Daley Park
More than 200 people crowded into a Loop meeting to sound off about the Chicago Park District's decision to ban dogs from the recently opened Maggie Daley Park.The meeting was called by the Grant Park...
View ArticleMr. Cub takes up residence at Daley Plaza
A 7-foot monument to Cubs Hall of Famer Ernie Banks began its four-day stay at Daley Plaza on Wednesday, attracting a hodgepodge of Chicagoans seeking to honor the beloved baseball icon.Banks' wife,...
View Article'Fortitude' review: Red-hot mystery melts a frozen world
Never trust a politician, even if she's the mayor of a safe little town called Fortitude."We live in the one place on Earth we're guaranteed a quiet life," says Hildur Odegard (Sofie Grabol) in the...
View ArticleThursday: Eat. Drink. Do.
EATBarleywine BlowoutHowells & Hood435 N. Michigan Ave. 312-262-5310Sample versions of Sierra Nevada Bigfoot barleywine-style ale released between 2011 and 2015 paired with snacks such as venison...
View Article'Squirrel truth' ads debut on CTA
Now arriving on the CTA: The squirrel truth.Ads that feature satirical squirrel "facts" began popping up on the Red Line this month after a Chicago comedian successfully raised more than $4,000 through...
View ArticleDrink your vacation at Logan Square tiki bar Lost Lake
New Logan Square tiki bar Lost Lake is a rum-soaked adventure.Review:Lost Lake3154 W. Diversey Ave. 773-293-6048Rating:Â !!! (out of 4) Off to a good startLet's be honest: No matter what I say about...
View ArticleKnow when to hold 'em
If you are charged with a felony in Chicago, chances are you'll find yourself in a scuffed-up, sunlit courtroom on the Southwest Side known as Central Bond Court.Dozens of defendants shuffle through...
View ArticleWoman admits false rescue call, then denies guilt after court
A Chicago woman wiped tears from her eyes after pleading guilty Thursday to making a false 911 call reporting that a man had fallen into the frigid waters of Lake Michigan near Rogers Beach two years...
View ArticleChicago could use a little more Ernie Banks
We're going to say a proper goodbye to Ernie Banks.And we're going to do it by honoring his integrity and, more importantly, his best trait. Something that has vanished in sports. Let's call it boyish...
View ArticleChicago Public Library will offer 3 locations for Wi-Fi lending program
Next month, Chicago residents with library cards will be able to check out a Wi-Fi hotspot like a book.Chicago Public Library Commissioner Brian Bannon is announcing the pilot program's first three...
View ArticleAmy Poehler feted by Harvard's Hasty Pudding
Amy Poehler turned the tables on her roasters, poking fun at Harvard and its famed Hasty Pudding theater troupe during its annual Woman of the Year award and roast Thursday.The actress joked at the...
View ArticleThe crazy amount of calories Americans eat during the Super Bowl, in one chart
If you want to explain the Super Bowl to someone who doesn't understand this country, you might want to skip football and go straight to this chart. It shows just how poorly we eat during and around...
View ArticleWeekend: Eat. Drink. Do.
Super Bowl parties, bar crawls and more things to do this weekend in Chicago.EATSuper Bowl Chili Cook-OffTavern on Little Fort4128 N. Lincoln Ave. 773-360-1869Bring a slow cooker filled with your best...
View ArticleSuge Knight kills friend, injures another in car crash: lawyer
Death Row Records founder Marion "Suge" Knight accidentally ran over and killed a friend and injured another man on Thursday as he fled attackers, his lawyer said. Authorities said the incident was...
View Article4G wireless coming to CTA subways later this year
Smartphone service dead spots could be a thing of the past by year's end for thousands of daily CTA riders in Blue and Red Line tunnels, under a $32.5 million deal set to be announced Friday.The...
View ArticleSuper Bowl party beer pairings
As the Seahawks and Patriots plot their offensive strategies for Sunday's Super Bowl, you've also got some important game planning to do. This year, instead of washing down your favorite football foods...
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