Warm up with new-school hot toddies
The hot toddy has long been the workhorse of the winter drink world. Historically an unfussy combo of spirit, sugar and hot water (lemon juice came later), this simple cocktail has one purpose: to warm...
View ArticleHow Live Nation exploits low-wage workers to stage its concerts, festivals
Thirty-six hours at Bonnaroo, the massive Tennessee music festival, sounds like a great way to spend a June weekend. Unless you're working backstage without breaks, fighting exhaustion because one of...
View ArticleChicago native to join Astronaut Hall of Fame
As if being an astronaut isn't cool enough, John Grunsfeld will soon join Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin in the elite band of space explorer legends.After five space shuttle missions, the Chicago...
View ArticleDispute deepens over Ernie Banks' posthumous wishes
Chicago Cubs Hall of Famer Ernie Banks told a Tribune reporter on the eve of his 65th birthday that when he died he wanted his body cremated and his ashes scattered over Wrigley Field "with the wind...
View ArticleLawmakers push for Amtrak to allow small pets on trains
It all began with Lily, a 15-pound snowball of a French bulldog with the face of a tough guy and the personality of a princess.She and her owner, Rep. Jeff Denham of California, take the occasional...
View ArticleObama weighs college tuition as a president and a dad
He's getting sappy on college campuses, wringing his hands about his tuition savings plan and waxing nostalgic about his own years as an undergraduate.President Obama is hurtling toward a deadline that...
View ArticleWhat's inside the $150,000 2015 Oscar gift basket?
This year's Oscar losers might not take home a golden trophy, but at least they'll enjoy their new sonic toothbrushes and some eco-friendly underwear. This year's $150,000 swag bags of preposterous,...
View ArticleCTA: Serious crimes down 26%
Serious crimes on the CTA, including thefts and robberies, declined 26 percent last year compared to 2013, the transit agency and Mayor Emanuel announced in a press release Tuesday, just one week...
View ArticleAs election looms, we break it down: 5 ways the mayor's job affects your life
From protected bike lanes and summer festivals to speeding tickets and potholes, and yes, even your next career move, the mayor of Chicago can play a role in your everyday life.The mayor sets the...
View ArticleFat Tuesday parties
5 ways to celebrate Fat Tuesday in ChicagoMardi Gras MenuBig Jones5347 N. Clark St. 773-275-5725Feast on New Orleans and Fat Tuesday favorites such as julienned alligator tail with spicy red sauce and...
View ArticleCabbies protest ride-hailing services, city regulations
Some Chicago cabbies on Tuesday said they refused to pick up fares in the Loop to protest the growth of ride-hailing businesses like Uber.The work slowdown is the latest in a series of attempts by a...
View ArticleBurger review: Spike Mendelsohn's Good Stuff Eatery
Review: Good Stuff Eatery22 S. Wabash Ave. 312-854-3027Rating: !!!! (out of 4)"If you ain't first, you're last," quoth Will Ferrell as Ricky Bobby in that fine piece of American cinema, "Talladega...
View ArticleStarbucks goes Italian with tiramisu latte
On the heels of its Australian import, the flat white, Starbucks rolled out a new Italian dessert-inspired beverage: the tiramisu latte.The drink, which debuted Tuesday, is a combination of the coffee...
View ArticleBundle up for below-zero temperatures by Thursday
Low temperatures are expected to hit Chicago on Thursday morning, with wind chills dipping as low as minus 30 degrees.The National Weather Service is predicting temperatures could possibly tie the 1936...
View ArticleGarcia suggests teachers will strike again if Emanuel re-elected
Challenger Jesus "Chuy" Garcia on Tuesday suggested there will be another teachers' strike if Mayor Rahm Emanuel is re-elected.The comments on education came as the mayor brought out NBA Hall of Famer...
View ArticleBrian Urlacher 'not sitting around waiting for phone call' from Bears
Brian Urlacher spoke to teenagers about his middle school experiences Tuesday, but the former Bears linebacker had plenty to say afterward about his time in the NFL.After having a contentious...
View ArticleMiss P, a beagle, named best in show at Westminster
A soft-spoken beagle really raised a ruckus.Wagging her tail a mile a minute, Miss P became America's top dog Tuesday night by winning best in show in a big surprise at the Westminster Kennel Club.At...
View ArticleRivals praise Kane in midst of Hawks star's best year
Patrick Kane already has a Calder Trophy (rookie of the year) and a Conn Smythe Trophy (playoff MVP). Could an NHL MVP award be far behind?Perhaps. The superstar Blackhawks forward is having the best...
View ArticleDangerous wind chills forecast for Wednesday night, Thursday
A wind chill advisory has been issued for the Chicago area from Wednesday evening through the middle of Thursday when temperatures could get as low as 10 below with dangerous wind chills of 30 below.An...
View ArticleChance The Rapper attends recording studio opening at South Side library
Chance The Rapper was on hand Wednesday to celebrate the opening of a new recording studio in a South Side library, according to officials and the MC's own tweets.The new soundproof recording studio at...
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