South Siders get 1st sweep at Wrigley since 1999 behind Peavy, sluggersMaybe the next trade the White Sox need to make is U.S. Cellular Field for Wrigley Field. - 21 mins ago, 21 May 12, 2:49am -
A standoff between police and anti-war demonstrators near the NATO summit at McCormick Place appears to be winding down, hours after a nearby rally was scheduled to end. - 3 hours ago, 21 May 12, 12:19am -
A Pennsylvania man charged with attacking a police officer during protests against NATO on Sunday will remain in Cook County Jail in lieu of $250,000 bond. - 4 hours ago, 20 May 12, 11:07pm -
(CNN) -- Robin Gibb, one of three brothers who made up the disco group the Bee Gees behind "Saturday Night Fever" and other hits from the 1970s, died on Sunday, according to a statement on his website. - 4 hours ago, 20 May 12, 11:05pm -
Obama administration officials are showing growing frustration at Pakistan’s refusal to reopen ground routes used to move fuel and other war supplies into Afghanistan, a six-month standoff that the White House had hoped to resolve before the NATO s… - 9 hours ago, 20 May 12, 6:35pm -
A Maywood woman was killed this morning when her SUV rolled over on the Eisenhower Expressway on the city's Near West Side. - 15 hours ago, 20 May 12, 12:33pm -
Get a FREE Slurpee at 7-Eleven on May 23rd between 11am-7pm! From Slurpee on Facebook Summer’s here and so is FREE Slurpee. Swing by 7-Eleven on May 23rd between 11a-7p and grab yourself 7.11 ounces of cool, refreshing glory [...]CLICK THE TIT… - 3 days ago, 17 May 12, 3:12pm -
Anyone out there in Chicago like PC World magazine? Now you can get a FREE PC World Magazine Subscription For the first 3,000 people! (New Offer) CLICK THE TITLE to get all the details at http://chicagofree.info! - 4 days ago, 17 May 12, 3:06pm -
Come and see the Cheney Mansion, 220 N. Euclid ave. Oak Park at their 15th annual Spring Plant Sale & Open House. Come inside the mansion and take a free tour! Watch a chef demonstration and taste a sample in [...]CLICK THE TITLE to get all the det… - 7 days ago, 14 May 12, 12:14am -
Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there in the Chicago area. You have been there for us, our rock, our friend, counsel and mentor and we thank you on this Mother’s Day 2012 in Chicago. Here are several [...]CLICK THE TITLE to get all the… - 7 days ago, 13 May 12, 11:11pm -
Amtrak is calling all kids, young and old, to join in the festivities on May 12, 2012 at Chicago Union Station (click link below for more information). From 11:00 a.m – 4:00 p.m., train lovers will enjoy free live entertainment, [...]CLICK THE TI… - 10 days ago, 11 May 12, 12:31am -
If you are looking for something to do on Mother’s Day, why not treat mom to a nice dinner at home and then watch a free movie rental from Redbox? Redbox’s Facebook page shows an offer to send out a [...]CLICK THE TITLE to get all the details a… - 12 days ago, 9 May 12, 12:03pm -
Are you looking for somewhere special in Chicago or the suburbs to take your mother for Mothers Day 2012? Whether your idea of the perfect gift is a day of pampering mom at her favorite spa, or maybe just spending [...]CLICK THE TITLE to get all… - 12 days ago, 8 May 12, 9:48pm -
Check out the FREE pop-up artist show at Helium Gallery, 4710 N. Ravenswood Ave., from 11am to 5pm on Saturday, May 12. Browse more than 35 local artisans while enjoying snacks and beverages, presented by The Chicago Art GirlsCLICK THE TITLE to g… - 14 days ago, 6 May 12, 7:24pm -
Who is ready for some free ice cream, now that we are into the month of May? Well, this is a good month as you can get FREE ICE CREAM on Tuesday May 8 during Free Cone Day at Haagen-Dazs [...]CLICK THE TITLE to get all the details at http://chicago… - 16 days ago, 5 May 12, 5:50am -
Check out the free view Saturday of a supermoon! Astronomers call it perigee-syzygy; the rest of us call it “supermoon.” Either way, the alignment of the sun and moon will coincide with the moon’s closest approach to Earth on Saturday [...]… - 17 days ago, 4 May 12, 5:09am -
LOURVE Is In The AirOr just spring fever. Anyhow--Contrary to popular belief that women jump the gun and get ooey gooey in love first, it’s actually men who have a higher likelihood of falling first. A study of 1,500 men and 1,500 women (ages… - 34 days ago, 16 Apr 12, 6:26pm -
Classic Case Of…Know Your Audience. Also known as KYA. I have been a third party observer of this a lot, I have experienced this a lot, I wonder about this..A LOT. I’ve also avoided blogging about this for fear that people think they should ju… - 55 days ago, 26 Mar 12, 11:54pm -
Bro, Frats, Bro. I was perusing the web with a purpose of blogging but then I was pulled into something and I haven’t been able to turn away. So, maybe you too can get mesmerized. Watch Todd Phillips’ Unaired HBO Documentary, Frat House. The 90… - 70 days ago, 12 Mar 12, 1:47am -
Next time you’re having a case of the Moooondays. Rihanna & Chris Beatdown BrownI don’t have any first hand domestic violence experience, so I don’t have an actual stance, except, who the fuck beats a woman? Anyway, if they want to be doing… - 84 days ago, 26 Feb 12, 10:59pm -
Restaurants Rationing Like It’s War TimeDear Employees of Various Food/Beverage Establishments,I frequent you, a lot. This leads me to make quite a few observations, most of which I keep to myself because of the high likelihood I will return to s… - 23 Jan 12, 8:57pm -
Men and Women…And The Color RedI had heard about this ‘phenomenon’ some time ago but never bothered to read into further to see what was backing it up.The gist: we want to bone people wearing red.The ‘proof’: Based on a study by researche… - 21 Jan 12, 8:34pm -
Guy SpeakMy Take on some of the ‘20 Things Guys Have Said That Totally Turned Us On’ per TheFrisky.comI thought about you all day at work. In what position?I love the way you smell. And I love when you wash your balls. I love the sound of your… - 9 Jan 12, 10:33pm -
Girl, You Can Do SO Much Better!I desperately want women to stop soothing their friends post break-up with, “Well, fuck him, you can do better.” Women would make shirts, mugs, paint their nails with the phrase, if they could. It’s just an… - 28 Dec 11, 2:24pm -
This is my favorite video going viral all over the interwebs right now. If you're a woman and don't laugh at this, get over yourself. If you're a man, you'll love this. Update: 12/19/11Part Two!What will become of this series? - 15 Dec 11, 3:44pm -
Apparently several people were arrested in Bridgeport due to possession of either home-brew equipment or stuff to make Molotov cocktails. Now I like high-ABV beer as much as the next guy but since when do you need bottle caps and stuff from a beer ma… - 2 days ago, 18 May 12, 8:15pm -
Judd Nelson in Breakfast Club said, "Being bad feels pretty good." In this case eating bad feels pretty food because of the way our bodies process carbs, specifically high-glycemic, carb-driven, comfort food. Bread, pasta, mashed potatoes. Remember t… - 2 days ago, 18 May 12, 5:23pm -
Logan Square Kitchen, a shared-use kitchen on Milwaukee, has been the incubator for many of the local food artisans the city has come to love (and yes, that's the proper use of the word artisan). But while LSK and owner Zina Murray have helped launch… - 4 days ago, 16 May 12, 6:36pm -
The craft beer market in Chicago has simply exploded. Local breweries are popping up like dandelions on your lawn in the springtime. Out of town craft brews have staged a full-fledged invasion. It seems everyone is or knows someone who is homebrewing… - 4 days ago, 16 May 12, 3:21pm -
Every year, Saveur.com dishes out its blogger awards for everything from best baking blog, to best food photography, to best single recipe. It seems like sort of a toss up because every blog nominated is so utterly incredible that each can singlehand… - 5 days ago, 15 May 12, 8:58pm -
How many of these tomato-types have you tried? ⎯ Box Car Willie ⎯ Big Rainbow ⎯ Green Zebra ⎯ Grandfather Ashlock ⎯ Stupice ⎯ Prudens Purple ⎯ Black Krim We're tomato-naive but not for long... Now's the time to explore the many heirloom… - 9 days ago, 11 May 12, 3:53pm -
Underground dining clubs have been operating around the city for years, hosted in chefs' basements, friends' apartments, even outdoors. They're fun and creative, but kind of a logistical pain for diners who would like to just, you know, show up and e… - 10 days ago, 11 May 12, 12:53pm -
Marly Schuman wrote a fantastic post here back in January outlining some of the terms you may see on your grocery store egg carton: organic, brown, cage-free, etc. It got a lot of us talking about where we buy our eggs and what we look for on the pac… - 12 days ago, 9 May 12, 2:53pm -
Seasonal pastas are often a challenge because we can get into a rut. That jar of tomato sauce just looks so tempting and familiar! I like to take inspiration from the restaurant dishes I love. I couldn't stop thinking about the orecchiete at Balena.… - 12 days ago, 9 May 12, 1:29pm -
Always a bridesmaid, never a bride. That's sort of the Mindy Segal story at the James Beard Awards, where the Hot Chocolate chef/owner had been nominated six times for Oustanding Pastry Chef before finally taking home the award last night. Also revel… - 13 days ago, 8 May 12, 1:43pm -
And nooowwwwwwwwww, the starting lineup for your Chicago Bulls: At forward from Duke, 6-9, No. 5, Carlos Boozer! A 6-8 forward from Mt. Zion Christian Academy, No. 6, Tracy McGrady!The man in the middle from Florida, 6-11, No. 13, Joakim Noah!At… - -
Not only was the surgery to repair the anterior cruciate ligament in Derrick Rose’s left knee a success, the Bulls head team physician believes last season’s NBA MVP is very capable of returning to his pre-injury level of play.Dr. Brian Cole was… - -
Bulls players Friday met with management and coaches in the Berto Center, the last official team function and left to head into their offseason.Luol Deng and Joakim Noah will prepare for the Olympics and most head to their homes around the country,… - -
In the end for the Bulls Thursday and for the 2011-12 season, it was a game they weren’t supposed to win that they left shocked they lost.Sort of the way this whole season went.The Bulls had lost Derrick Rose, were still without Joakim Noah, had… - -
Maybe this star crossed Bulls season, played so much without its stars, could not have ended any other way Thursday than with the Bulls letting a three-point lead with 25.8 seconds left disintegrate in a maze of missed opportunities, questionable cir… - -
It seems fashionable lately to not care much about the Bulls. Yes, they are trailing the Philadelphia 76ers just 3-2 in the opening playoff series with Game 6 in Philadelphia Thursday (6:00 p.m. CT | CSN & NBA TV | ESPN 1000 AM).But the notion is wi… - -
Though Joakim Noah’s return from a badly sprained left ankle isn’t imminent, the Bulls center expressed optimism following Tuesday’s Game 5 victory in Chicago that he could be ready in time for Game 6 Thursday in Philadelphia.“I’m feeling… - -
So after all that–losing Derrick Rose to that catastrophic knee injury in Game 1, losing Joakim Noah to that horrendous sprained ankle in Game 3, and then with Taj Gibson limping to the locker room Tuesday in Game 5 with his own sprained ankle, aft… - -
And then there was one.Perhaps just one game left in this most remarkable and unusual — if not ultimately fulfilling — Bulls season ever. The Bulls after Sunday’s 89-82 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers trail 3-1 in the opening round playoff seri… - -
This season mostly has been one beautiful view for the Bulls with the league’s best record and confidence they could reach the top of the NBA mountain. Now, one more bad step backward and it’s all over. Yes, the Bulls have found themselves on the… - -
Police Supt. Garry McCarthy said that the cop in the van sustained a concussion, while the man who was hit was released from the hospital. [ more › ] - 5 hours ago, 20 May 12, 10:15pm -
May 21 loomed in Chicago history long before the NATO summit. While this weekend may not be remembered, a rehab project in Kenwood links to unforgettably grisly events on the same date in 1924. [ more › ] - 6 hours ago, 20 May 12, 9:00pm -
The three protesters accused of conspiring to commit terrorism appeared in court yesterday, and prosecutors say the three had created Molotov cocktails and planned attacks on President Barack Obama's campaign headquarters, Mayor Rahm Emanuel's home… - 7 hours ago, 20 May 12, 8:00pm -
Tensions rose between marchers and police in the streets on the eve of the Chicago NATO Summit during a meandering march that seemed more like a test of willpower on both sides. [ more › ] - 13 hours ago, 20 May 12, 2:30pm -
I-90/I-94 Dan Ryan Exwy INBOUND from I-57/Bishop Ford Frwy to I-290 Eisenhower Exwy: Jam Factor 1 - Incidents: 2 (Severe) - 15 mins ago, 21 May 12, 2:55am -
I-94 INBOUND from I-94 Bishop Ford Frwy/Kingery Exwy to I-290 Eisenhower Exwy: Jam Factor 0 - Incidents: 2 (Moderate) - 15 mins ago, 21 May 12, 2:55am -
I-55 Stevenson Exwy OUTBOUND from US-41 Lake Shore Dr to I-294 Tri-State Tollway: Jam Factor 10 - Incidents: 1 (Severe) - 15 mins ago, 21 May 12, 2:55am -
I-94/I-294 Tri-State Tollway SOUTHBOUND from Lake-Cook Rd to I-90 Jane Addams Tollway: Jam Factor 0 - Incidents: 1 (Moderate) - 15 mins ago, 21 May 12, 2:55am -
I-94/I-294 Tri-State Tollway NORTHBOUND from IL-60/Townline Rd to Wisconsin State Line: Jam Factor 0 - Incidents: 1 (Moderate) - 15 mins ago, 21 May 12, 2:55am -
I-55 Stevenson Exwy INBOUND from I-294 Tri-State Tollway to US-41 Lake Shore Dr: Jam Factor 10 - Incidents: 1 (Severe) - 15 mins ago, 21 May 12, 2:55am -
Just one week before Election Day, State Rep. Derrick Smith was arrested by federal agents Tuesday and charged with bribery for allegedly accepting $7,000 in cash for supporting a $50,000 state grant he believed a day care center was seeking. Continu… - -
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… - -
Google+ for Business by Chris Brogan, gives a comprehensive overview of how businesses can use Google+. Initially, the case is made why Google+ will be the next big thing. While I won’t argue that point, I will say the more important is what the fu… - 18 days ago, 3 May 12, 11:39am -
Event Date and Time: Thu, 05/03/2012 - 5:30pm - 8:00pm Location: Loyola's Kasbeer Hall25 E. Pearson Chicago, IL United States41° 53'… - 27 days ago, 23 Apr 12, 3:56pm -
Social Media Club Chicago gave a special presentation of “Social media for Social Good: Strategies for Nonprofits, For-Profits, & Agencies” on March 21, 2012 hosted by Catalyst Ranch in downtown Chicago. The evening’s featured guests were Jo… - 41 days ago, 9 Apr 12, 5:52pm -
Event Date and Time: Wed, 03/21/2012 - 6:00pm - 8:30pm Location: Catalyst RanchChicago, IL United States41° 52' 41.2104" N, 87° 37' 4… - 66 days ago, 15 Mar 12, 5:51pm -
Event Date and Time: Tue, 04/10/2012 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm Location: IIT565 West AdamsChicago, IL United States41° 52' 44.7672" N, 87° 3… - 74 days ago, 7 Mar 12, 6:01pm -
"Social Business is different from social media in its breadth, impact and returns." ~Well said by Sandy Carter in the conclusion of Chapter 1. Chicagoread more - 82 days ago, 28 Feb 12, 7:44pm -
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"… - 96 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… - 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"… - 23 Jan 12, 8:05pm -
When I get off the train at Damen, I invariably wander up to North Avenue to Birchwood Kitchen. Sometimes its for one of their amazing sandwiches, and sometimes it’s browse the to-go items they have up front. It’s always a challenge to decide bet… - 20 days ago, 30 Apr 12, 6:30pm -
Dale Levitski’s bistro, Frog N Snail, opened for lunch in Lakeview on Friday, and I popped in over the weekend to sample the menu and take in the atmosphere. It’s a lovely space, all clean lines and textured surfaces. The space feels a little col… - 49 days ago, 2 Apr 12, 1:00pm -
Hot on the heels of Chicago Restaurant Week comes Chicago Chef Week. The premise is the same: diners can enjoy a three course prix fixe menu comprised of an appetizer, main course and dessert at participating restaurants around the city. Prices are s… - 62 days ago, 19 Mar 12, 9:00pm -
I always walk away from Family Farmed events with a sense of purpose and a renewed commitment to urban gardening. Read more about my picks on who to see and what to do at the Good Food Festival on Chicago Like A Local! - 67 days ago, 15 Mar 12, 1:00pm -
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… - 91 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… - 95 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… - 97 days ago, 14 Feb 12, 2:00pm -
