Cutbacks to health care for the poor also part of proposed budgetGov. Quinn delivered his budget address Wednesday which included closings of prisons, cutbacks to services and layoffs. - 28 mins ago, 22 Feb 12, 10:18pm -
17 schools may be closed or 'turned around'CPS is scheduled to vote today on the fate of 17 of Chicago's worst performing schools. - 3 hours ago, 22 Feb 12, 7:34pm -
13-year-old reportedly forced into alley at gunpointChicago's West Englewood neighborhood is on alert after police said a 13-year-old girl was sexually assaulted at gunpoint. - 3 hours ago, 22 Feb 12, 7:29pm -
A woman has DUI charges filed against her after she drove her car the wrong-way on the Kennedy Expressway early this morning, causing a crash that critically injured her and another driver. - 3 hours ago, 22 Feb 12, 7:27pm -
A party held by two teenagers while their parents were out of town brought about 25 teens to their home in McHenry County—and resulted in $20,000 in cash and about 100 prescription narcotic pills disappearing from the home, police said. - 6 hours ago, 22 Feb 12, 4:57pm -
Faces up to 15 years in prisonA Chicago police officer will be sentenced Wednesday for a DUI crash that killed a 13-year-old boy. - 7 hours ago, 22 Feb 12, 3:20pm -
Two Western journalists were killed Wednesday in the Syrian city of Homs amid heavy shelling from government forces, opposition activists said. - 8 hours ago, 22 Feb 12, 3:15pm -
Two of the bodies are those of a woman and a little girl, officials say.ROME, Italy -- Four more bodies were found aboard the shipwrecked Costa Concordia, Italian civil protection officials said Wednesday, more than a month after the cruise liner str… - 8 hours ago, 22 Feb 12, 2:40pm -
A 24-year-old West Side man was charged with stabbing a Wicker Park flower shop employee in the head and arm during a robbery last week, according to police. - 13 hours ago, 22 Feb 12, 9:25am -
Chicago goes to the dogs this weekend with the 2012 International Cluster of Dog Shows at McCormick Place. The International Kennel Club of Chicago (IKC) will host the 2012 International Cluster of Dog Shows. The show will draw the top [...]CLICK… - 2 hours ago, 22 Feb 12, 8:22pm -
Who is ready for a spring ice cream cone in the Chicago area? Make sure to mark your calendars for Ben & Jerry’s FREE Cone Day again this year on April 3rd. With so many locations, times and participation may [...]CLICK THE TITLE to get all the… - 9 hours ago, 22 Feb 12, 1:58pm -
Get in shape before the summer gets here in Chicago! CLICK to receive a FREE one week guest pass for Curves (or exchange your pass on your first visit for a special membership discount). Offer is available to new members only. Offer [...]CLIC… - 19 hours ago, 22 Feb 12, 3:45am -
The Boss, Bruce Springsteen, is streaming the third track of his latest album, “Wrecking Ball,” for 24 hours today on Rolling Stone’s website, and the song, “Shackled and Drawn,” is chockful of choice morsels aimed at the Wall Street set.… - 1 day ago, 21 Feb 12, 8:58pm -
Here on Free Things to Do in Chicago, we like to feature a photographer’s work as they show us Chicago from the camera lens. We love Chicago and all there is to do here, but we also love the look [...]CLICK THE TITLE to get all the details at htt… - 1 day ago, 21 Feb 12, 7:32pm -
The era of free checking accounts seems to be coming to a close in Chicago. The comeback of monthly account fees is proving to have a major impact on the banking habits of consumers. Newspapers are writing about how checking [...]CLICK THE TITLE to… - 1 day ago, 21 Feb 12, 7:18pm -
Ever wondered how a Chicago hot dog is made? Come on out to a Chicago food institution and get a free Chicago factory tour on Wednesdays. Let Vienna Beef debunk the myth about what goes into a hot dog (at [...]CLICK THE TITLE to get all the details… - 1 day ago, 21 Feb 12, 6:54pm -
The Chicago Bulls and Rush University Medical Center will host a Free book collection drive on Saturday, March 10 to benefit Bernie’s Book Bank and you can drop off books at any of the drop off locations including the United [...]CLICK THE TITLE… - 1 day ago, 21 Feb 12, 4:09pm -
Who would like some free food from Panda Express? They are promoting their new Peppercorn Shrimp, a bold new flavor that starts with tender marinated shrimp and add fresh asparagus, onions and red bell peppers, then wok toss them all [...]CLICK T… - 1 day ago, 21 Feb 12, 1:31pm -
The Shedd Aquarium offers free basic admission from Feb 19-23, plus Feb 27 and 28 for Illinois residents to regular galleries and discounted admissions to special exhibits. On Shedd’s Illinois Resident Discount Days, Illinois residents can enjo… - 2 days ago, 21 Feb 12, 8:56am -
I-90/I-94 Dan Ryan Exwy INBOUND from I-57/Bishop Ford Frwy to I-290 Eisenhower Exwy: Jam Factor 4 - Incidents: 0 () - 12 mins ago, 22 Feb 12, 10:34pm -
I-94/I-294 Tri-State Tollway SOUTHBOUND from Lake-Cook Rd to I-90 Jane Addams Tollway: Jam Factor 0 - Incidents: 0 () - 12 mins ago, 22 Feb 12, 10:34pm -
Spring is coming, we promise. As evidence of the fact, The Peterson Garden Project will host a seed swap on March 4 from 2 to 5 PM. It's a chance to exchange some of your favorite fruits, vegetables, and herbs for next season's "wish list." Trade you… - 2 hours ago, 22 Feb 12, 8:20pm -
Chicago Restaurant Week can be one of the most glorious - and indulgent - weeks of the year. If it's done right, you can get some incredible deals on lunches or dinners at restaurants you might not be able to afford otherwise. I truly studied these m… - 6 hours ago, 22 Feb 12, 4:39pm -
Chicago is no stranger to James Beard Award-winning chefs (it's not like we're Ann Arbor! Oh wait...). But in an era when seemingly every blog, magazine, and website has to throw its own awards show, the James Beard Awards are still one of the most p… - 1 day ago, 21 Feb 12, 10:25pm -
The inspiration behind this soup came from one of Trader Joe’s premade sauces – and somehow it really pulled these random ingredients together. It’s a hearty soup full of flavor. The lentils are meaty and delicious, while the swiss chard adds a… - 1 day ago, 21 Feb 12, 8:40pm -
Wines of Eastern Europe are starting to become discovered by the rest of the world, but their presence is still a mere trickle in the world market, often consumed by distractions, such the endless spigot of Malbec from Argentina, the endless seas of… - 1 day ago, 21 Feb 12, 6:59pm -
I was invited by Philip Andre of Oceanique to meet Jeanne-Marie de Champs, president of Domaine et Saveurs collections at La Sardine restaurant in the West Loop and sponsored by Fine Vines distributors. Honest and straightforward, it's refreshing to… - 2 days ago, 20 Feb 12, 3:43pm -
Kids these days. First, an alcoholic energy drink called Four Loko had to be pulled from shelves after a questions were raised about its being marketed to minors. Now, the FDA will review an inhalable caffeine supplement called AeroShot. Available in… - 2 days ago, 20 Feb 12, 3:32pm -
El Bulli was a phenomenon. It's a large part of the reason why molecular gastronomy is part of our vernacular. Ferran Adria is universally accepted as the thought leader in the world of cuisine. I wouldn't really even think of it as fine-dining. It's… - 4 days ago, 18 Feb 12, 10:07pm -
I really wanted to hate Candice Kumai's cookbook, "Pretty Delicious." It's adorned with Pinterest-worthy designs of flowers and swirls. Its author refers to herself as "The Stiletto Chef." It contains the word "brekkie" in place of breakfast. Really,… - 5 days ago, 17 Feb 12, 7:41pm -
For the last two weeks, the story with the Bulls has been Derrick Rose’s back, which kept him out of the last five games and with other maladies 10 overall on the season, nearly a third of the team’s games. But Monday the story was Rose being bac… - -
Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau likes to say every game reveals something about your team. So what do you suppose the New Jersey Nets’ 97-85 domination of the Bulls in the United Center revealed about the home team?I’ll make it the top 10 things we le… - -
Derrick Rose has missed more games this season than in his previous three seasons combined, and he’ll probably miss his 10th game Saturday when the Bulls host the New Jersey Nets. Richard Hamilton, who was expected to take the offensive pressure o… - -
It’s the kind of sports story you just love. Guy from the D-League everyone’s overlooked just won’t give up. And because he wouldn’t, the Bulls Thursday were able to avenge a loss in Boston Sunday and defeat the Celtics 89-80.“I love this,… - -
I know the Bulls love to talk about having enough to win no matter who is out. It’s coach Tom Thibodeau’s mantra, and it’s been one of the best things he’s done. So there are no excuses, no feeling sorry for yourself, showing that all things… - -
Though he hasn’t announced a specific timeframe for when he might return to action, Derrick Rose is confident that his lower back issues will not be a long-term problem and he hopes to be playing again as early as a couple days.“Right now, every… - -
When last called upon by the Bulls to help fill in when Derrick Rose and C.J. Watson were sidelined with injuries in January, NBA journeyman Mike James did just that.After signing a 10-day contract with the team Tuesday afternoon, James is back in C… - -
The great philosopher Thibs often says, as he did Sunday after the Bulls were vanquished by the Boston Celtics 95-91, that every game presents the good and the bad.Or as Descartes once explained it, perhaps at a clinic to Thibs: “I think therefore… - -
C.J. Watson might want to stop thinking about that All-Star game three-point shooting contest. It looks like he may be the starting point guard for the Bulls for a while now.Derrick Rose sat out Sunday’s national TV matchup with the Boston Celtics… - -
So far, the movie of the year is from last year, about the last decade, and you've only got two more nights to see for yourself. [ more › ] - 26 mins ago, 22 Feb 12, 10:20pm -
The Blackhawks have ruled captain Jonathan Toews out for tomorrow night's game against the Dallas Stars with what they've been calling an "upper body injury." How high up on Toews's body is his injury? WSCR-AM Blackhawks beat reporter Jay Zawaski re… - 46 mins ago, 22 Feb 12, 10:00pm -
Guns N' Roses played to a much smaller crowd than they were used to last Sunday, and the experience was at times thrilling and at times tedious. [ more › ] - 1 hour ago, 22 Feb 12, 9:40pm -
A master dog thief who looks to be former calendar girl for the Faces of Meth site is being held on a $20,000 bond for her failed attempt at dog-napping from a west suburban store. [ more › ] - 1 hour ago, 22 Feb 12, 9:20pm -
As part of the 2012 Barents Spektakel festival, Norwegian artist Morten Traavik collaborated with North Korean instructors to teach locals how to do the card stunt that is so ubiquitous in North Korea's Mass Games. [ more › ] - 2 hours ago, 22 Feb 12, 9:00pm -
Mardi Gras may have come and gone, but if you’re up for it, here are some wine tastings to visit in and around Chicago this weekend. [ more › ] - 2 hours ago, 22 Feb 12, 8:40pm -
Today, the Apartment Building Owners and Managers’ Association of Chicago begins a series of presentations for 425 member buildings, including residences and offices. Tom Skweres, ABOMA President, said “My biggest concern out of this is for the… - 2 hours ago, 22 Feb 12, 8:20pm -
Zola Jesus performed a powerful set at Lincoln Hall Tuesday night, belting out ethereal sounds over a pulsing electronic beat. [ more › ] - 3 hours ago, 22 Feb 12, 8:00pm -
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Former White House Chief of Staff Bill Daley have been tapped to co-chair President Obama's re-election campaign. [ more › ] - 3 hours ago, 22 Feb 12, 7:40pm -
Any girl (or guy) who was angsty in the late 90’s surely belted it out with Fiona Apple a time or two to her breakout song “Criminal” (or over and over and over again to the entire Tidal album). And what jaded girl (or guy) can’t appreciate… - 3 hours ago, 22 Feb 12, 7:20pm -
(Legendary Chicago-based photographer Art Shay has taken photos of kings, queens, celebrities and the common man in a 60-year career. In this week's look at his archives, Art shares photos he's taken over the years of the Black… - 4 hours ago, 22 Feb 12, 7:00pm -
Looking for an inspired dinner tomorrow night? Consider heading to Nana's "Spirited Dinner" starting at 7 p.m. Chef Guy Meikle has created a special three-course dinner and has paired the dishes with beer selections from 5 Rabbit Brewery. [ more ›… - 4 hours ago, 22 Feb 12, 6:40pm -
The machine has arrived and is producing the good stuff. Their pizza and pasta is going to be the stuff of dreams—if Van Camp and company can get it right. [ more › ] - 5 hours ago, 22 Feb 12, 5:40pm -
The Brookfield Zoo welcomed a new baby aardvark last month, and today zookeepers released photos and video of the 13-pound calf. [ more › ] - 5 hours ago, 22 Feb 12, 5:20pm -
Unless David and Kathy Rajter of Oak Park are covertly running a particle accelerator, Integrys Energy apparently overestimated their monthly electric usage by roughly 1.6 million kilowatt-hours. [ more › ] - 6 hours ago, 22 Feb 12, 5:00pm -
Chicago, befitting its status as one of the world's culinary epicenters, was well-represented. (These are not the final nominees, but some of these names could wind up on the finalists list which will be announced in a few weeks.) [ more › ]… - 6 hours ago, 22 Feb 12, 4:40pm -
Event Date and Time: Thu, 02/23/2012 - 5:30pm - 8:00pm Location: GoogleChicago, IL United States41° 52' 41.2104" N, 87° 37' 47.2728"… - 8 days ago, 14 Feb 12, 6:57pm -
Event Date and Time: Fri, 02/24/2012 - 12:30pm - 5:00pm Location: Google Chicago OfficesChicago, IL United States41° 52' 41.2104" N, 8… - 20 days ago, 2 Feb 12, 8:33pm -
Event Date and Time: Mon, 02/06/2012 - 5:00pm - 6:00pm Location: EdelmanChicago, IL United States41° 52' 41.2104" N, 87° 37' 47.2728"… - 30 days ago, 23 Jan 12, 8:05pm -
Volunteering with Social Media Club is a great way to connect to socially savvy Chicagoans on and off line. Want to lend a hand? Volunteers are needed at our monthly events to help with a variety of roles from pre-event planning to on-site support an… - 50 days ago, 4 Jan 12, 5:32am -
pictured (from L to R) Carolyn Martin, Tim McDonald, Barbara Rozgonyi, Jeff Willinger, Amy Korin, Jeannie Walters Meet the Chicago Social Media Club Leadership Team Chicagoread more - 50 days ago, 4 Jan 12, 5:23am -
Event Date and Time: Tue, 12/13/2011 - 5:30pm - 8:30pm Location: Chicago Tribune Museum435 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL United States4… - 96 days ago, 18 Nov 11, 8:49pm -
Event Date and Time: Wed, 10/19/2011 - 5:30pm - 8:30pm Location: Kimball OfficeChicago, IL United States41° 52' 41.2104" N, 87° 37' 4… - 13 Oct 11, 9:47pm -
I had the privilege of sitting on a panel with my fellow Social Media Club of Chicago board members, Jeff WillingeChicagoread more - 26 Sep 11, 3:50pm -
With the unemployment rate in Chicago hovering around a high 9.6 percent and with Chicagoans continuing to look for work amidst the Windy City’s embracing of the green movement, it was a logical choice for the Committee for Change to partner with U… - -
At a time when the status of the environment is on the minds of researchers and politicians and when companies are striving to become more green and profitable across the globe, the City of Chicago has been spearheading a long discussion about green… - -
The Encyclopedia of Chicago is a landmark historical reference for information on Chicago's rich past including the 27th Ward. With its abundant text, photographs, maps, and other archived material compiled over more than a decade, the Encyclopedia i… - -
Imagine you are vacationing in the City of Chicago coming to see great sights like Millennium Park and the Willis (Sears) Tower. You park your vehicle legally in a non-handicapped location and pay for two hours of parking. About an hour later you ret… - -
In an election of change throughout the city, there was a strong movement in the 27th Ward. In the end, Alderman Burnett retained his position in the 27th Ward. However, with candidate Tom Courtney getting almost a quarter of the voters, there is a s… - -
Current 27th Ward Alderman, Walter Burnett Jr. is acting violation of city ordinances in order to further his campaign. The incumbent Alderman has been posting his re-election signs on lampposts as can be seen in the photo. Linda Delgado, Supervisor… - -
27th Ward Alderman Candidate, Tom Courtney, has announced that he will host an event that will discuss fighting groundless red light violations and parking tickets. Continue reading → - -
Alderman Burnett of the 27th Ward chaired the first committee that sought to choose a consensus candidate for the African-American vote. However, as Walter Burnett told My Fox Chicago, he will not be endorsing any candidate for Chicago Mayor. Contin… - -
Larry Queen has been working hard for the Committee for Change to spread the word about the new opportunities that are on the horizon for the 27th Ward. As part of the committee's efforts to reach out to residents, Queen has spent time meeting with l… - -
The final decision is in on whether the Rahm Emanuel's campaign will continue in the City of Chicago municipal election. The Illinois Supreme Court has ruled that Rahm Emanuel is eligible to run for Mayor. Continue reading → - -
Chicago is truly a city of arts and this weekend celebrates them all. Consider a new dining experience during the final days of Restaurant Week, or take in an independent film at the Claudia Cassidy Theater. Need a family outing? The IKC Dog Show off… - 7 hours ago, 22 Feb 12, 4:00pm -
When the hunt for a home begins, most Chicago buyers begin by asking themselves this question: “What kind of property is my ideal price point going to fetch?” Even within the boundaries of a budget, buyers want to believe that they’ll find a va… - 2 days ago, 20 Feb 12, 4:02pm -
Chicago’s unusually beautiful winter weather is continuing straight on into the weekend – it’s the perfect time to venture out and visit Dream Town’s featured open houses. We have an incredible loft-condo, nestled amongst the diverse eateries… - 5 days ago, 17 Feb 12, 8:16pm -
Valentine’s Day may be over, but here in Chicago, the party continues straight through the weekend. Whether you’re in the mood for an evening beer with a side of downtown history, or feel like a wild night of charitable gambling in West Town, the… - 7 days ago, 15 Feb 12, 7:26pm -
As snow begins to melt, it can quickly reveal areas in your home that allow moisture to seep in or form. Unchecked, these dampened areas can become a breeding ground for mold. As you know, mold can cause strong odors, surface decay and, at worst, phy… - 9 days ago, 13 Feb 12, 6:23pm -
If you’ve never had a pączki (pronounced PUNCH-kie), it’s a traditional Polish pastry made before the start of Lent to use up all the eggs, lard, sugar and fruit in the house. In fact, Fat Tuesday is sometimes referred to as Pączki Day. I could… - 2 days ago, 20 Feb 12, 2:00pm -
Yesterday, I spoke up in favor of Angel Food Bakery’s faux Thin Mints, and what happens? Girl Scout cookies get delivered at work today. Powers like this make me reconsider the merits of starting a gold bouillon site. Ah-hem, anyway… I ordered do… - 7 days ago, 15 Feb 12, 6:30pm -
You can’t fight the marketing that equates love with sugar and sugar with love, but you can make the decision to get good sugar. That’s why I head to Angel Food Bakery to pick up retro snacks like Thin Mints (Girl Scouts) and Airstreams (Twinkies… - 8 days ago, 14 Feb 12, 2:00pm -
I’m not gonna lie — Winter has been dragging me down lately. Even though it’s been unseasonably mild out, the lack of light and general blah has reduced my enthusiasm for food and dining to brief forays into take-out and wistful longing for fre… - 15 days ago, 7 Feb 12, 6:00pm -
I’m on a quest to eat everything on the menu at Opart Thai House. Over a year and fifty-six dishes later, I’m nearing the half-way mark of this culinary journey through one restaurant’s repertoire. You can catch up on things from the beginning… - 26 days ago, 27 Jan 12, 4:00pm -
I’m a little bit in love with Tai Nam Food Market. When I step inside, I feel as though I’ve sucked into both a food and cultural experience that immediately imparts a sense of place. It’s easy to forget that this is, in fact, Chicago. I love t… - 28 days ago, 25 Jan 12, 2:00pm -
Happy Lunar New Year! The calendar shifts from the Year of the Rabbit to the Year of the Dragon, and brings a fresh view on dining options in Chinatown. It’s not hard to fill up on good food in this neighborhood. Though there are many great places… - 30 days ago, 23 Jan 12, 2:00pm -
I’m on a quest to eat every menu item at Opart Thai House. If you’re interested, you can catch up from the beginning of this adventure or continue on to the latest installment: jerky and sweet. I’m not a huge meat eater, but I do like a lean, t… - 32 days ago, 21 Jan 12, 6:00pm -
I love browsing the aisles of the Middle Eastern Grocery on Foster for so many reasons. For one, it’s a great place to pick up spices on the cheap. A 4 ounce tub of mustard powder, coriander and other spices runs $2.99, which is a much better deal… - 35 days ago, 18 Jan 12, 10:30pm -
I’ve inadvertently been eating in the footsteps of Guy Fieri of late. I’ll go a treasured spot and see his cheesy-faced stencil on the wall somewhere and think, “S**t. Not again.” I thought Nana in Bridgeport would be safe, because it’s not… - 37 days ago, 16 Jan 12, 10:30pm -
