Disgusting stops here
There hasn't been a tighter red vs. blue matchup since the 2000 presidential election. The Division Blue Line station won an online poll over the Sheridan Red Line station by 11 votes. But more CTA...
View ArticleCure your Olympic hangover
Chicagoans awoke Monday to the crummiest weather we've seen in months. Not coincidentally, it's also the first time in weeks we've woken up with no Olympic glory to savor.Say what you will about NBC's...
View ArticleIs your grill safe?
Justin Flieth keeps a close watch on his charcoal grill whenever it's lit on the porch of his apartment building.He makes sure to keep it on the cement of the ground floor when it's out.But the...
View ArticleAttacked rower finishes lake trek
Chicago rowing coach and charity founder Jenn Gibbons finished her 1,500-mile rowing journey around the perimeter of Lake Michigan today, about a month after she was sexually assaulted in her boat...
View ArticleAds: The new indie radio?
When I first heard "Starry Eyed Surprise" by Paul Oakenfold in a Diet Coke commercial, I fell in love, and the song made it onto my wedding soundtrack. Later, I ran across Black Sheep's "This or That"...
View ArticleLolla Grant Park cleanup costs $150K
The mud people were alive and well again this year at Lollapalooza, but the cost to clean up after the three-day fest won't be as steep.The total cost of improvements to Grant Park total about...
View ArticleWednesday: Eat. Drink. Do.
EAT Neighborhood NoshSwedish American Museum 5211 N. Clark St. 773-728-2995Grab a passport and nibble your way through the neighborhood at the Taste of Andersonville Dinner Crawl, which features a...
View ArticleAnd for dessert? Hit up the ATM
Have you ever had one of those moments when you just need a cupcake? And I don't mean when the bakery opens. I mean, it's 4 a.m. and I JUST NEED A FRIGGIN' CARROT CAKE CUPCAKE!What can I say? Instant...
View ArticleJenn's journey
Chicago rowing coach and charity founder Jenn Gibbons finished her 1,500-mile rowing journey around the perimeter of Lake Michigan on Tuesday, about a month after she was sexually assaulted in her...
View ArticleVote: Topic for RedEye's Twitter chat
Got a lot you want to get off of your chest? We can help you funnel that energy of yours into something productive--RedEye's first Twitter chat!This week, we're experimenting with a live discussion...
View ArticleSex toy tips for beginners
My boyfriend and I want to incorporate sex toys into our lives but we're both newbies. It seems a little embarrassing to walk into a store, especially because we don't know exactly what we're looking...
View ArticleGaga debuting perfume at Macy's
She's provocative, edgy and innovative. So wouldn't Lady Gaga fans expect that from her signature fragrance?Her perfume Fame is launching at Macy's on State Street (111 N. State St.) on Thursday--one...
View ArticleRM Champagne review
RM Champagne Salon116 N. Green St. 312-243-1199Rating: 4 (out of four) Already hotLet it be known that I debated digging up a tiara to wear to RM Champagne Salon. When photos of the uber-gilded West...
View ArticleHow to drill like D-Rose
Watching the new Adidas video featuring Derrick Rose (see it here), it's hard to believe he's still months away from playing for the Bulls again. The way he's powering through exercises in the clips,...
View Article5 things to know about Aaron Paul
He's been making his mark as meth sidekick Jesse Pinkman on "Breaking Bad" since 2008, but this just might be Aaron Paul's biggest summer yet. Here are five things to know about this rad dude before...
View ArticleThursday: Eat. Drink. Do.
EAT Comida y CervezaBarrio Urban Taqueria 714 W. Diversey Pkwy. 773-360-8316For some South-of-the-border action on the North Side, head to this Mexican BBQ event with 5 Rabbit Brewing, which includes...
View ArticleSmall place, big party
Come summer, city dwellers who otherwise turn their noses up at suburban living tend to develop a syndrome known as Little Apartment Complex, characterized by envy of friends who throw fabulous...
View ArticleSummer's last drinks
For those keeping track, autumn officially begins on Saturday, Sept. 22. That means you have exactly six more weekends to capitalize on all the drinks, views and indulgences that Chicago bars serve up...
View ArticleFree tickets to Fox comedy screening
Fox is so excited about its new Tuesday night comedy line-up for the fall season that it's giving Chicago residents an opportunity to preview all four comedies airing that night.This Sunday, Fox will...
View ArticleCandy shop coming to Logan Square
After nearly six years of selling her hand-dipped truffles and homemade caramels at local farmers markets, cafes and Whole Foods locations, chocolatier Katherine Duncan plans to open a permanent...
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