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Serena Cervantes has been struggling to earn her bachelor's degree for seven years.With tuition for two courses at her California university demanding $2,300, it's not the workload that has her putting...
View Article'Awkward' to 'awesome'
It was just an awkward idea they came up with on a lunch break.Now the creators of "The Awkward Phase," a Tumblr blog dedicated to cringe-worthy childhood photos and the positive stories behind them,...
View ArticleSneak peek: Taste of Randolph lineup
Ready for street fest season? This should help build some enthusiasm.The music lineup for the food-focused Taste of Randolph Street fest in the West Loop won't be officially released until Thursday,...
View ArticleNBC courts young viewers with Fallon
NBC ramped up its fight to gain a younger late-night audience by confirming Wednesday that Jimmy Fallon will take over as host of "The Tonight Show" in 2014.Ending weeks of gossip, NBC made the...
View ArticleDoes my BF want to date trans guys?
My boyfriend and I have been together for almost two years and have been best friends and roommates for many years before that. In the past, I've found evidence that not only is my boyfriend interested...
View ArticleNo booze? No problem
Guests at cocktail-centric hot spots used to have just a few, bland options if they didn't want to order alcohol with a meal-basically, water, iced tea or ginger ale. The tide is changing, though, as...
View ArticleCPS protest video hits YouTube
Most protestors have a rallying cry. Matt Farmer's is more of a song.Farmer, an attorney, musician, and education policy writer from Rogers Park, has been critical of Chicago's plans to close more than...
View ArticleRun This Town
Should the city ban energy drinks? Should it require food trucks to stay 200 feet away from restaurants? Should it raise the fines for parade-goers who drink in the street?All are questions Chicago...
View ArticleGoodbye 9-5 job, hello worldwide trip
Andy Camarda of Albany Park didn't want to wake up 10 years from now wondering what it's like to have traveled the world. "I've decided that the whole corporate thing isn't for me," he said. So, the...
View ArticleDo-Division partial lineup released
The first major street fest of the summer--scheduled for May 31-June 2 along Division Street in Wicker Park--usually doesn't disappoint with its music lineup on two stages, and this year doesn't look...
View ArticleWicker Park bars blowing up
If you've ever waited for your turn to play Duck Hunt at Emporium Arcade Bar or stood on line at Big Star craving a fish taco, you know that some popular Wicker Park bars could use a little extra...
View ArticleStudents show us the color of peace
The Chicago youth behind Project Orange Tree, an anti-gun violence effort taking root this spring, know about sacrifice.They've seen classmates and friends victimized by neighborhood violence around...
View Article6 questions for CM Punk
The Super Bowl of pro wrestling is Sunday, and one of the Windy City's own will occupy a huge part of the spotlight. Chicago native CM Punk will take on The Undertaker at Wrestlemania, set for 7 p.m....
View ArticleUncle Fatty's Rum Resort to close
After five years of providing Lincoln Park with sand, indoor bags games and a venue in which to chug an entire fishbowl of brightly colored booze, Uncle Fatty's Rum Resort will close its doors May 4....
View ArticleRoger Ebert: The people's critic
For as long as I can remember following movies, I remember following Roger Ebert.I remember looking forward to watching every episode of "Siskel & Ebert" as a kid. I remember the "Siskel &...
View ArticleNew whiskey taps Scalabrine
The White Mamba was mixing up white russians at the Kerryman on Thursday. Actually, it was the Big Ginger mixing up cocktails for 2 Gingers whiskey. Actually, well, never mind--point being, Brian...
View ArticleGet the Lead out
Burger review:Leadbelly5739 W. Irving Park Road 773-283-7880Rating: !!!! (out of 4)As I look back on all of my burger-eating adventures, one sentiment has continued to hold true: A good burger is worth...
View ArticleHere come the rooftops ...
Joining the ranks of The Hotel Rafaello's Drumbar and Roof at The Wit, The Ritz-Carlton currently is constructing its own sky-grazing patio and lounge, The Dec, set to open in May. Located on the...
View ArticleCity adds cops for Cubs home opener
For Cubs fans, home opening day means flowing beer, baseball gear, and a healthy amount of hope. But historically it's also helped usher in a seasonal uptick in "quality of life" offenses around...
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