Dennis Rodman rocks Chicago
If you've ever found yourself gazing wistfully up at the United Center rafters wondering what Dennis Rodman is up to these days, the answer is, well, not much."I don't do [bleep]," Rodman said. "I just...
View ArticleMonday: Eat. Drink. Do.
EATSECOND FLOOR SCORESuite 252529 N. Milwaukee Ave. 312-360-7478Whether or not you already knew that you wanted to try sirloin-stuffed Incan tater tots ($8), Andean chicken skewers with black mint...
View ArticleWatch out for more potholes
Fluctuating weather presents Chicagoans with a whole slew of problems: Do we dress for 70-degree weather or do we break out the down coat? Do we order our coffees hot or iced? Do we post happy...
View ArticleWhere to watch NIU in the Orange Bowl
With Northern Illinois snagging an Orange Bowl bid this weekend, Husky fever is sure to reach a high in the next few weeks. NIU became the first-ever MAC school to receive a BCS bowl game berth, where...
View ArticleTuesday: Eat. Drink. Do.
EATFeliz NavidadMercadito108W. Kinzie St. 312-329-9555Holidays in Acapulco? If you can't swing the plane fare, you can still master the cuisine during the Mexican Holiday Cooking Demo, where chef...
View ArticleWhat was Bieber thinking?
Date: Wed., Nov. 7, 20129 a.m.: Awwww yeeeeeah! It's taping day for a little thing I like to call The Ta-Ta Parade, aka March of the Knockers, aka Hooterpalooza, aka Welcome to Booby Kingdom, aka...
View ArticleCTA fare hikes for Bears fans
Bears fans, prepare to be stunned. Again. You're about to lose a perk that made it cheap to travel to Soldier Field.As part of the fare hikes the CTA proposed last month to close its budget shortfall,...
View ArticleA special autograph from The Worm
It was a request even Dennis Rodman hadn't gotten, and one that 31-year-old Kris Glenn had driven to Chicago all the way from Norman, Okla. on Saturday night to make of him. "I knew in my head when I...
View ArticleHigh society?
For the third time in recent years, Illinois House lawmakers are seriously considering whether to allow state residents to use marijuana for medical purposes.The bill, which may come up for a vote in...
View ArticleFree CTA rides: Sponsored by beer
The CTA, which is hiking the price of fare passes by as much as 74 percent next year, offered a New Year's Eve toast to riders on Tuesday by announcing free rides for six hours starting late on Dec....
View ArticleSite reviews massage parlor 'extras'
Ever wondered if there is shady business going down at the massage parlor a few blocks away?In an article published Tuesday, Center Square Journal took a click through rubmaps.com (caution, link very...
View ArticlePoll: Welcome to the 'naughty' city
Santa's particularly extremist method of classifying behavior--naughty or nice--provides the blueprint for another seemingly arbitrary city survey, "America's Most Sinful Cities."The survey was...
View ArticleWinter wishes: Mean or mild?
The setup: The official start of winter is only two weeks away, yet Monday's high temperature in Chicago was 70 degrees. Not everyone's so thrilled about the lack of snowflakes.MEANA Chicago winter...
View Article10 jolly holiday parties
Are you a sucker for Santa? Do you love showing off your holiday sweater or carol-singing skills? Does Christmas just serve as an afterparty for your Hanukkah celebration? Chicago's holiday parties are...
View ArticleHockey players take it outside
On a 45-degree night in Rogers Park last week, Tom O'Connell laced up his skates and hopped on the ice, though you'll forgive him if he felt as though he stepped into a time machine."I started playing...
View ArticleScore a Christmas tree for delivery
There's nothing quite as festive as picking out a Christmas tree, strapping it to your car and driving it to its home for the season. It's a rite of passage that people of all ages can enjoy.People of...
View ArticleIndie crush: Wild Belle
Things have happened quickly for Wild Belle.Brother-sister duo Natalie and Elliot Bergman, who have made music off and on since now-23-year-old Natalie was a teenager, started recording under the name...
View ArticleWednesday's things to eat, drink, do
EATGold MayanShaman1438 W. Chicago Ave. 312-226-4175Popular Lakeview restaurant Chilam Balam has a new West Town sibling also serving Mayan-inspired cuisine, such as pan-seared quail with...
View ArticleNorthwestern hops on meme train for Gator Bowl
Northwestern University is on its way to the 2013 Gator Bowl - and the Wildcats are showing their excitement for the big game by joining in on the meme craze, accepting Wildcat-themed submissions...
View ArticleDrive less, win prizes
Chicagoans who drive less over the next few months have the chance to win prizes including dinner and tickets to the symphony.The Regional Transportation Authority, the funding arm for the CTA and...
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