Fast-food strike hits Chicago
The Rock and Roll McDonald's in River North was mostly empty Thursday morning. Then the congresswoman, the Hamburglar and the group of protesters walked in."They said if you want to make a purchase,...
View ArticleGluten-free and loving it
Let's get this straight, people: Gluten-free is not a fad. It describes what happens to your diet after you are diagnosed with an autoimmune digestive disorder called celiac disease.It's not an...
View ArticleTime in a bottle
In this age of Instagram, Mason jars and handlebar mustaches, it's no surprise that retro-inspired bars are hot again. Chicago's been hooked on craft cocktails since The Violet Hour opened in 2007, and...
View ArticleLabor Day fest planner
Put the metaphoric lampshade on your head, guys, because it's Labor Day weekend. Yep, with a day off from work on Monday. you can justify partying Friday through Sunday, preferably outdoors and with a...
View ArticleReady or not, college football's here
Let the angels rejoice from the heavens. College football is back! To help get your football juices flowing, here are 25 reasons to be pumped for this season.1. Pro wrestling legend Ric Flair taught...
View ArticlePassionate
Michael Angelakos is so painfully unguarded it's almost jarring when he chooses to sidestep a question.In a recent phone interview, the Passion Pit frontman didn't flinch when inquiries delved into...
View ArticleCTA delivers Red Line bummer
The CTA has extended its bid for a general contractor to overhaul the Wilson Red Line stop until Sept. 30, the agency said Thursday.The CTA had planned to have its board vote on a contractor at the...
View ArticleSeptember 2013 TV premieres, finales, specials and movies
Cable networks kick off the Fall TV season in early September with a variety of reality series, scripted dramas and comedies. Later in the month, the broadcast networks join the fray with their new and...
View ArticleCNN calls this Chicagoan a hero
Like many college students, Blair Brettschneider, a graduate of the University of Miami, admits that just a few years ago her future seemed rather uncertain."I had no idea what I wanted to do with my...
View ArticleWeekend: Eat. Drink. Do.
EATWindy City BBQ ClassicSouth Parking Lot, Soldier Field1410 S. Museum Campus Drive 312-235-7000Sample pork shoulder, ribs, chicken and brisket 'cue from 30 professional and amateur pit masters from...
View ArticleBreaking the bank
The Internet is a strange and wonderful place. Create a community where anyone can raise money for anything, and it can get downright weird. While many nonprofits and causes have found funding for...
View ArticleWorking for the weekday
Have you ever heard a slang term that you didn't understand, but you faked like you were familiar with it? The other day, the words "Yeah, I DO think an opp needs to get popped, juheard?" came out of...
View Article[Bleepin'] right! Crawford gets extension
Corey Crawford took a break during the festivities surrounding his day with the Stanley Cup to do a little business that will make him one of the NHL's highest-paid goaltenders beginning with the...
View ArticleWhat the beep, bus shelters?
Every week this summer, CTA riders have been sounding off to Going Public: What the bleep is up with the beeping at some CTA bus shelters?One Edgewater resident wrote last week, "What is this terrible...
View ArticleCan I get a dollar?
Ryan Goldman's dream was to find a way to Burning Man, the annual art festival held in the Black Rock Desert of Nevada.But with a job in retail and a recent move to Chicago behind him, money was...
View ArticleFall for brews
Part of Chicago's enthusiasm for craft beer comes from a "drink local" ethos. There's a special satisfaction to hoisting a pint brewed mere miles from where you're drinking, and this fall, Chicagoans...
View ArticleMeet the Gaybros
What do you call a brotherhood of gay men who get together and bond over sports, video games, gear, gadgets and guns? Meet the Gaybros-a Reddit-based community founded in 2011 with a shared interest...
View ArticleFree haircuts offered for CPS students
Finally, some welcome change for CPS students.Powell's Barber Shop, at 1139 W. 63rd Street, is offering free haircuts to all CPS students on Sept. 3 and 4. Sunni Powell, the owner of Powell's Barber...
View ArticleProfiting on nonprofits
Most days, they are easy to spot. Wearing brightly colored vests, the canvassers stand on Chicago sidewalks, quick to pose a question to passers-by:Do you have a minute for children in the developing...
View ArticleTime in a bottle
In this age of Instagram, Mason jars and handlebar mustaches, it's no surprise that retro-inspired bars are hot again. Chicago's been hooked on craft cocktails since The Violet Hour opened in 2007, and...
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