1 summer break, 8 countries
Northwestern University junior Catherine Althaus didn't apply for her first passport until about a year ago, but the 21-year-old biological anthropology major will be putting it to good use in a few...
View ArticleWednesday: Eat. Drink. Do.
EATLunch DateJohn's Place2132 W. Roscoe St. 773-244-6430; 1200 W. Webster Ave. 773-525-6670Take the sting out of winter with $5 lunch specials at both locations including a half-pound burger with...
View ArticleMarathon breakdown
A Chicago Marathon official said Tuesday that registration for the October event will not reopen until at least Thursday after website woes caused registration to be temporarily suspended.Fifteen...
View ArticleHawks make history
Three times the Blackhawks broke in alone on Canucks goaltender Cory Schneider during the opening period. Three times they came away empty. For a while, it appeared that for the first time all season...
View ArticleRacy billboard downtown removed
It only took days for the racy billboard featuring porn star and former Charlie Sheen "goddess" Bree Olson to be removed.With the tagline "Because the best job is a b**w job," the billboard went up on...
View ArticleJacksons plead guilty
- It was the kind of runaway spending usually reserved for someone with newfound riches - a holistic retreat, a cruise, pricey restaurant tabs, flat-screen televisions and even a pair of stuffed elk...
View ArticleRainbow Cone to open March 6
Like a slumbering beast, Rainbow Cone has awakened.The Original Rainbow Cone, a legendary South Side Chicago treat, took to Facebook Tuesday after months of hibernation to announce this season's...
View ArticleWhat should bisexuals tell dates?
I'm a bi male who mostly has experience dating women, but after my last breakup am into exploring my options more with men. I've been on a few OkCupid dates with guys but don't have a ton of...
View ArticleThursday: Eat. Drink. Do.
EATFry a Little TendernessWest Town Tavern1329 W. Chicago Ave. 312-666-6175Who says that fish is only for Fridays? Chef Susan Goss kicks off her Thursday night Non-Denominational Fish Fry ($15.95),...
View ArticleDating guys: NYC vs. Chicago
Having spent time in both Chicago and New York, I've noticed some serious differences in the dating pools: For one, I am able to wear heels in Chicago without fear of towering over the entire bar. Then...
View ArticleLeBron or MJ?
It's bad luck that we'll never get to see Michael Jordan play against LeBron James in their primes. With MJ turning 50 earlier this week, we got to relive Jordan's greatest hits on every platform...
View ArticleNeed a job? CTA's hiring
The CTA said Thursday it is hiring for 700 new, part-time customer service assistant positions.The job pays $12 to $14 an hour. Customer assistants will be placed across the system, the CTA said. The...
View ArticleWhat's thundersnow? Will we get it?
Possibly the biggest snowstorm in Chicago since this time last year is on its way, and it will make some noise.WGN Meteorologist Tom Skilling said Thursday afternoon that a "moderate" snowstorm is...
View ArticleCTA shutdown lowdown
Red Line trains will run on Green Line tracks, and CTA riders will be able to ride for free at the Garfield Green Line station, according to the plans the CTA unveiled Thursday for its spring Red Line...
View ArticleMarathon registration delayed again
Chicago Marathon officials said registration will not reopen until at least late next week after web difficulties caused registration to be suspended Tuesday, hours after opening.Marathon officials...
View Article$90K for Elaine Place giraffes
The beloved Elaine Place giraffe statues that disappeared from the Lakeview neighborhood last November are for sale--but only if they will be rightfully replaced.Erin Duffy, community outreach...
View ArticleWeekend: Eat. Drink. Do.
EATHappy New YearPasteur5525 N. Broadway 773-728-4800Celebrate the Vietnamese New Year-also known as Tet-with a four-course Year of the Snake prix fixe including a traditional appetizer sampler, mango...
View ArticleOscars have a Chicago touch
The offices of R.S. Owens & Company in Jefferson Park are littered with awards. Desks, tables and shelves all hold different kinds of trophies and statues: the shape of a man with arms...
View ArticleStill making black history
The Super Bowl, the Grammys, Valentine's Day, the Oscars. Yep, February is a busy month, but for me it's most notable as Black History Month. With only a week left, this seems to be the perfect time to...
View ArticleBrace for impact
Hard hits make sports fans gasp and flinch, but hey're far tougher on the players.In April, fans watched in shock as Blackhawks forward Marian Hossa was knocked off his feet, strapped to a stretcher,...
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