A CTA deal to consider
CTA riders, it's time to replace those Chicago Cards with new passes--but just for a few days.The CTA announced last week it is partnering with Chicago daily deal site Groupon to offer discounted...
View ArticleAshleyMadison CEO on our cheaters
Where do cheaters live in Chicago?Apparently, Lincoln Park, according to AshleyMadison.com, the extramarital dating site that has the slogan: "Life is short. Have an affair."The site has been around...
View ArticleTuesday: Eat. Drink. Do.
EATOrder upPecking Order, 4416 N. Clark St. 773-907-9900The new Filipino-style "chicken every which way" restaurant by local chef Kristine Subido and her mom, Melinda, features hormone- and...
View ArticleRules for seeing a comedy show
It was a big week for comedy in Chicago. Last week, Conan O'Brien brought his crew to town for a week of tapings of his TBS show, "Conan," as part of the Just for Laughs Chicago Festival. Big names...
View ArticleRoving deer spotted in Lincoln Park
If you thought you saw a deer in Lincoln Park this weekend, it wasn't an illusion brought upon by overindulgence before last call. There's actually a buck that has made itself comfortable in the 43rd...
View ArticleFeel the burn
You know the type.The runner who hits the lakefront path even when it's hot enough to fry an egg there. The cyclist who insists on biking to work when the mercury drops well below freezing. The cardio...
View ArticleEdzo's Burger coming downtown
Edzo's Burger Shop, the Evanston favorite known for its fresh-ground beef burgers and frustrating 4 p.m. closing time, is planning a second location in Lincoln Park. Chef/owner Eddie Lakin plans to...
View ArticleNew concert tickets on sale today
*** = Recommended showsOn sale 10 a.m. Friday***Ryan Bingham, Thursday, Oct. 25 ($22, 18+) at Vic Theatre.On sale noon FridayChromatics, Baio, Saturday, July 14 ($8-$16, 18+) at Lincoln...
View ArticleTastes like summer
Put away that vodka-lemonade. Stash the sangria. And don't even think about ordering another mojito. If you're craving a change from your usual summer sipping routine, the cocktail menus at plenty of...
View ArticleCubs take down White Sox
The Cubs and White Sox found a new bottom at the box office for a second straight night, but that doesn't mean Cub fans didn't find a season's high in pleasure. If the Cubs can't be in first place,...
View ArticleWant to be gay like me?
In 2009, a 20-something man went "undercover" as a homosexual for a year to see how it would affect his deeply conservative religious beliefs.Now Timothy Kurek, of Nashville, Tenn., has written a...
View ArticleSummer pop-up treats
Pop-up restaurants are like the summer flings of the dining world: They're great while they last, but they're not meant to last forever. Some, like the return of the Fridays-only ice cream shop at...
View ArticleStep away from the wedding talk
When I was a kid, I used to ask my mom to peek into the closet and look under my bed before turning out the lights for the night.I haven't feared the shadows since then, but it seems like the more I...
View ArticleWear your 'hood pride on your shirt
If you've ever explored the (many) different neighborhoods of Chicago, you know each has its own distinct personality and character. Fueled by his passion for design, graphic designer Steve...
View ArticleWeekend: Eat. Drink. Do.
EAT NIGHT SHIFTKanela Breakfast Club 3231 N. Clark St. 773-248-1622The Lakeview brunch spot aims to satisfy your dinner cravings now, too, with new night-time offerings including stuffed meatballs...
View Article2 guys take on bacon, beer, burgers
Get ready for Gluttony Tour 2012.Two of the top 10 competitive eaters in the country--Tim "Gravy" Brown and Patrick "Deep Dish" Bertoletti--hail from Chicago and will stuff their faces in a matter of...
View ArticleEmporium Arcade Bar scores
Emporium Arcade Bar1366 N. Milwaukee Ave. No phone yetRating: 3 (out of four) Off to a good startLet's get one thing straight: Emporium Arcade Bar doesn't need any press coverage to survive in...
View ArticleChicago stars in new video game
The star of the most anticipated video game of 2013 isn't Super Mario, Lara Croft or Nathan Drake. It's not a person at all, but a place.Give up?Chicago edged out a long list of other cities to take...
View ArticlePride's mini-makeover
Chicago's43rd Annual Pride Parade promises a day full of firsts.In one of the biggest tweaks to the parade, which has drawn larger and larger crowds over the years, the route got an overhaul....
View ArticleMan shot on Magnificent Mile
Police continue to search today for the gunman who shot and seriously wounded a man near the corner of Michigan Avenue and Ontario Street in what officials are calling gang-related road rage.The man...
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