Will Chicago ban energy drinks?
UPDATE: A previous version of this story listed Red Bull as a product that would be banned under a city council proposal. The current version clarifies that an 8.4-ounce can contains 80 milligrams of...
View ArticleHow do I deal with separation anxiety?
I have developed separation anxiety for the first time in my life. In the 10 years I've been dating I've never been one to be overly attached to my mate. I mean I'm full of affection and miss my...
View ArticleNew evidence in Manti Te'o hoax
It's the morning after and the sordid Manti Te'o girlfriend hoax affair appears only to be beginning, though there were murmurs of the former Notre Dame linebacker taking to the airwaves some time...
View ArticleCraft beer on tap to get city funding
A project to open a craft beer microbrewery in the South Loop could get a helping hand from the city.Mayor Emanuel introduced an ordinance at Thursday's City Council meeting to give Broad Shoulders...
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Little Goat, big flavor
Review:Little Goat820 W. Randolph St. 312-888-3455Rating: 3.5 (out of 4) Heating upStephanie Izard earned a loyal following when she brought home a "Top Chef" title in 2008. When her new restaurant...
View ArticleHello, Hawkeytown!
The night after he heard the NHL lockout would end after 113 days, Scott Jeter proudly donned his black fleece Blackhawks hoodie and toured some of his favorite Division Street haunts in Ukrainian...
View ArticleLater hours proposed for patio seating
Outdoor patios downtown, in the Gold Coast and in River North could continue to stay open an hour later than spots in other neighborhoods during the week under a proposal put forth by an alderman.Ald....
View ArticleWhen will the Chicago River freeze?
The temperature plummeted earlier this week, and next week's projections are looking even colder. As temperatures below freezing hit more consistently, the Chicago River continues to flow, which begs...
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I was a teenage internet meme
As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be a meme. To me, a meme was bigger than being president of the United States. It meant you stood for something.So a couple of days ago, I come back...
View ArticleU. of C. big cheese
University of Chicago freshman and "tentative" economics major Robert Lipman has the same time and financial constraints as any other college student attending a demanding university, but he still...
View ArticleWeekend: Eat. Drink. Do.
EATStew to ShareSmall Bar Division 2049 W. Division St. 773-772-2727Chef Justin White spends the day cooking up a big pot of tomato sauce with chuck roast, Italian sausage, meatballs and hard boiled...
View ArticleMonday: Eat. Drink. Do.
EATChili OutRockit Bar & Grill 22 W. Hubbard St. 312-645-6000Beat the winter chill at Chilifest, where chef Amanda Downing rolls out a $10 specialty chili each day through Friday-Monday's features...
View ArticleSomeone wake up Manti Te'o's panda
The Manti Te'o hoax girlfriend-who-died-of-leukemia story easily is the weirdest sports scandal of the past 10 years. I even feel somewhat bad for the guy. I'm not sure what kind of advice he's...
View ArticleNostalgia for sale at Cubs Con
When it comes to Cubs fans, nothing sells quite like nostalgia.There was no better evidence of this at last weekend's Cubs Convention than vendor Dave Noll trying to sell a pair of 20-year-old used...
View ArticleRound 2 for Obama
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama has entered the review stand on the National Mall and will take the oath of office shortly.Markedly smaller than four years ago, but still enthusiastic, a crowd of...
View ArticleWanna be an alderman?
The process to apply to fill the aldermanic seat in the 7th ward vacated by Sandi Jackson began Monday.Residents living in the communities of South Shore, South Chicago, Calumet Heights and South...
View ArticleMom runs PR/event firm to the stars
Like many Chicagoans, Candace Polk's day begins around 8 a.m. when she takes her daughter to school, then continues at work with continuous emails, phone calls and meetings. Unlike most Chicagoans,...
View ArticleKeep an eye on these Hawks trends
Sure, two games out of 48 is a small sample size. But as the Blackhawks prepare for Tuesday's home opener vs. St. Louis, we've got enough to evaluate a few of the interesting developments so far. Here...
View ArticleCTA ridership up 2.4%
The CTA logged 2.4 percent more rides last year compared with 2011 and recorded its best ridership year since 1990, the agency said Monday.Most of the increase was on the rail side, which saw a 4.2...
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