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15 ways to celebrate Memorial Day Weekend, Chicago-style
2012-05-23 18:13:00 Monday, May 21, 2012. Chicago’s giant kick-start to summer…Memorial Day Weekend 2012…officially begins this Friday, May 25. Outdoor fun goes into overtime mode with beaches, baseball, fireworks, festivals, parades, outdoor dining and farmers markets all taking root. In addition, Memorial Day is a day to remember those who served, fought, and died in defense of... Read more »
Oprah to lose at least 50% on her Chicago condo
2012-05-23 16:11:00 Not even Oprah Winfrey is immune from the aftermath of the burst housing bubble. She just put her co-op at 199 E Lake Shore Drive, unit 6E on the market for $2.8 MM. That’s half the $5.6 MM she paid for it in August 2006, which was damn near the peak of the bubble, and... Read more »
The way Chicago news media covered NATO summit made Chicagoans and companie
2012-05-22 16:15:00 Is it safe to come out yet? Is NATO gone? Are the protesters gone? The way the Chicago news media covered NATO summit made Chicago people and companies cower in fear. As I walked around the abandoned loop Monday, I felt like Tom Cruise in the opening scene of Vanilla Sky, as David Aames drives... Read more »
Chicago's NATO protest fizzle
2012-05-21 22:52:00 Apparently, there are not many people who oppose the North Atlantic Treaty Organization or the war in Afghanistan. Chicago police estimate that there were less than 2,500 protesters at the largest march on Sunday. Organizers say it was double that number. Even if we give the protest organizers the benefit of the doubt and say... Read more »
Chicago newlyweds caught in NATO protests
2012-05-21 19:55:00 Like" us on Facebook.com/TrendingNow and follow Trending Now on Twitter: @Knowlesitall and @YahooTrending. Newlywed bliss turned into a nightmare for one Chicago couple this weekend. Beth and Tim Alberts were married Saturday and were attempting to take pictures of the happy moments after their wedding ceremony when they were interrupted by protests near Daley Plaza in downtown Chicago. ...
Summer safety tips from Chicago Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center
2012-05-21 15:14:00 This is optimistic – here are summer safety tips (which means summer is upon us!) from Chicago Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center. Here a few hightlighst: Asphalt: Minimize your pet’s time on asphalt. It heats up quickly, burns paws and causes overheating. Beaches, Boats & Pools: Not all dogs are good swimmers. When on or... Read more »
Photos: NATO demonstrators march through Chicago
2012-05-21 01:54:00 A demonstrator gestures during an anti-NATO protest march in Chicago May 20, 2012. REUTERS/Eric Thayer (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS MILITARY CIVIL UNREST)
Hackers target police, City of Chicago websites at NATO Summit
2012-05-20 19:22:00 Cyberwarfare is used as another form of protest.
Protesters stream into Chicago park for NATO march
2012-05-20 18:57:00 A diverse crowd of protesters began streaming into a downtown Chicago park Sunday for one of the city's largest demonstrations in years ? a march to the lakeside convention center hosting a historic NATO summit.
NATO Summit 2012 Chicago: Protester hand signals
2012-05-19 18:43:00 This video was taken in Friday May 18, 2012 in preparation for the protests throughout the weekend during the NATO Summit Meeting, held here in Chicago, IL. Enjoy... Read more »
How to answer your kid's questions about Nato Summit Chicago 2012
2012-05-18 17:34:00 One of the best and worst parts of being a parent is that you know everything, or at least you’re suppose to act like you do. Â With the news littered with information regarding the NATO summit, it has caused a flurry of questions in my house. Â Now normally when a homework question comes up that... Read more »
The best brunch in Chicago: Nookies
2012-05-18 15:20:00 I’ve been around the brunch block quite a few times, and year in and year out, through hot new openings and other celebrated mainstays, I keep on coming back, time and time again, to one Chicago brunch spot: Nookies on Wells. There is nothing fancy about Nookies. It is not swanky, the food is not... Read more »
5 most heartbreaking moments in Chicago sports history
2012-05-17 22:46:00 In the wake of the latest Chicago sports fail, I look back at some of the city’s most harrowing history. The build up to epic letdowns, the surefire wins that become stunning losses, and of course the favorite’s that come up short to expectations. The tragedy’s that rock the entire city. As I See It... Read more »
Chicago NATO journalists on Twitter you should follow
2012-05-17 16:29:00 So the end days are upon us, it is officially NATO season and the City of Chicago is literally boarding up their windows and shutting down businesses in preparation. Security firm alerts, eight foot high perimeter fences, a shoot to kill fly zone and a LRAD Sonic Sound Cannon. A Cannon! How can the city... Read more »
A Chicago "goods bag" for the NATO delegates
2012-05-17 15:37:00 One-by-one, as the NATO delegates get their luggage and transfer to their hotels, someone attached to the city will be giving them a Goodie Bag. Included in this official Chicago Goodie Bag will be, among other objects, a note from a Chicago student, snacks that are cooked up in the city, bike maps, Â free download... Read more »
Chicago Craft Beer Week highlights
2012-05-17 15:37:00 Another selected batch of highlights from the many events going on for Chicago Craft Beer Week! The official site has even more, while my ChiTownOnTap calendar includes other stuff! Friday, May 18 NEW CHICAGO BREWERS 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Solemn Oath Brewery Launch Party Bavarian Lodge, 1800 Ogden Ave, Lisle, IL (630)Â 241-4701 Be among the... Read more »
A few reasons why the Chicago Blackhawks are in trouble
2012-05-16 16:30:00 When Joel Quenneville felt the need to fire Mike Haviland, and then follow up with comments on the dysfunction of the coaching staff, you knew things were getting bad. It was nice to get some validation for critiquing the coaching for the past couple years, but this seemed even worse than my assessments felt. Then... Read more »
Chicago and NATO: Have we proven we’re a first class cow town?
2012-05-16 16:18:00 Here we are. NATO week. Our media has been in a collective frenzy about NATO and the commensurate mass protests and road closures. For over a month, NATO has been the story with underlying fear and trepidation. I want to yell at the television: Hey! We’re Chicagoans, we got this! Major cities close down when... Read more »
Chicago braces for violence at NATO summit
2012-05-16 04:18:00 CHICAGO (Reuters) - Chicago police, who have a reputation for dealing toughly with protesters, will be prepared for the worst with new riot gear, including "sound cannon", if demonstrators at the NATO summit get out of line this weekend. America's third-largest city and President Barack Obama's hometown has never hosted anything like the meeting starting on Sunday, which will draw representatives from some 50 countries, including leaders of the 28 members of the military alliance. ...
Valuable resources to survive the NATO summit in Chicago
2012-05-16 00:24:00 As  NATO  draws near, local businesses, residents and the governmental agencies are preparing for the worst. After the havoc it caused in Seattle, Chicagoans are worried about unruly behavior and massive demonstrations. The federal government is taking this event seriously and has been casing out neighborhoods in the city’s Gold Coast for the last two... Read more »
9 places to avoid in Chicago
2012-05-14 19:06:00 Chicago is a great city. So much to do, so much to see. However, after living here, well, forever, there are a few places I’d rather not be if I can help it. The list below just begins to describe some. 1)  The Comcast “Service Center” on North Ave. This place is like entering the... Read more »
North American Flash Tour comes to Chicago
2012-05-14 14:39:00 Adobe plans to make a stop in Chicago for their North American Flash Tour. Adobe evangelists Mike Chambers and Lee Brimelow will both be on hand to talk about the future of Adobe Flash and what’s new and upcoming for the technology, which is widely used for online advertising, as well as the videos you watch on YouTube... Read more »
4 Chicago moms die in Mother's Day crash
2012-05-14 00:20:00 A speeding car hit a support beam of a Chicago elevated train track, crashing with enough force for the vehicle to split in two and killing four female passengers inside, authorities said Sunday.
Fun and free stuff for Mother's Day 2012 & Chicago kids fun this w
2012-05-13 00:34:00 Sunday will be my first mothers day as a mommy. Last year this time, I was only 3 months pregnant so I didn’t see a reason to celebrate. Go-2-baby is now 5.5 months old, she will be six months in 12 days. Anyhow, I’m pretty excited about mothers day however I don’t have any plans... Read more »
Three-time Pro Bowler coming back to Chicago?
2012-05-09 23:31:00 Rumors have been going around that ex-Bears DT Tommie Harris has a strong chance of being signed once again. Tommie Harris was the star defensive lineman for the Bears from 2004 – 2010. Tommie Harris had 213 total tackles, 28.5 sacks, five forced fumbles, and one interception in his seven years with the Bears. Harris... Read more »
Chicago-area winners at the World Beer Cup
2012-05-09 16:20:00 Brewers from around the world received awards from an elite international panel of judges in the 2012 Brewers Association World Beer Cup this past Saturday. The ninth bi-annual competition boasted the strongest field of entrants on record, with 799 breweries from 54 countries and 45 U.S. states entering 3,921 beers in 95 beer style categories... Read more »
Chicago Couture Fashion Week posted a photo
2012-05-09 02:27:00 Chicago Couture Fashion Week posted a photo CCFW2012-Promo-Flyer_SHOW051220-12_WEB
By: Fashion Salad
Chicago's fashion scene just got Thyck!
2012-05-08 20:52:00 Thyck Troupe showcased “The Abstract of Thyck” at the gorgeous Grossinger City Autoplex. It presented a soiree of plus-size women’s fashions from local boutiques such as Kiwi’s Boutique, Transformations, Green Hide and Shelley’s Closet. The emcee for the evening, Miss Bionce Foxx, delighted us with her charm and the show even showcased music performances by artists such... Read more »
Run, walk, love: Events to celebrate mothers in Chicago
2012-05-08 16:16:00 Mother’s day is always special for we recognize the “mothers” birth and adopted that have helped shape us into strong women and men. Celebrating the day for many will come in the form or a brunch, flowers or a special present. For those of you wishing to make a difference in the lives of women... Read more »
Mother's Day in Chicago: 10 original outings designed for your kind of
2012-05-07 20:31:00 Chicago, Monday, May 7, 2012. Instead of the usual brunch, flowers and chocolate, why not try something different this year for Mother’s Day. Below are some ideas for moms of all types. Try one on for size to see if it fits your mom. The CEO Mom. With this mom, life is well-organized, under-control and... Read more »
Doggy dining at Chicago restaurants may change
2012-05-06 17:28:00 I was there – testifying at City Hall a few years ago to support the notion that dogs should be allowed to dine on restaurant patios and sidewalk cafes in Chicago. As the co-chair for the Task Force on Companion Animals and Public Safety, this is an issue we supported as a group, and I... Read more »
Experiencing Chicago's Disney princess audition
2012-05-04 16:09:00 Wednesday morning, my friend and I auditioned to be Disney Princesses. “Remember – you are all beautiful! But also remember, we are looking for very specific roles to be filled. We want the fantasy to be consistent for all of our guests.” These words echoed off the walls of the Hubbard Street Dance Studio in... Read more »
The Bell Tolls for the Pop Tax in Chicago (for Now)
2012-05-03 22:51:00 The soda tax has long been the food police’s favorite thin end of the fat wedge. So it’s not surprising that when the City of Chicago went looking for some extra cash, it considered the misguided policy. Yesterday, a city council committee held a hearing on a proposal by Alderman George Cardenas to raise soda taxes by 15 to 35 cents per drink. We hope Kelly “Twinkie Tax” Brownell didn’t get his hopes up, because the council decided not to adopt the drink tax—at least not yet. Chicago already puts Illinois’s maximum sales tax on soft drinks. And now the Chicago Sun-Times has weighed in and said that that maximum sales tax is more than enough “sin” taxing: ... a big tax on sugary drinks isn’t the answer. That’s a nanny-state solution, one that says government must protect us from ourselves, one that doesn’t harness the power of everyday Americans to solve [weight problems] for themselves. When the food activist community is trying harder than ever to convinc...
Big cuts proposed for Chicago Public Schools
2012-05-03 16:24:00 Proposed budget cuts are the big education news story of the day.  Check out coverage from the Tribune, Sun Times, and … more to come: CPS officials want to spend less money on building improvements Sun Times:   Officials of the deficit-ridden Chicago Public Schools Wednesday released plans to spend $110 million on building improvements next school... Read more »
Some (real estate) action at the Chicago Playboy Mansion
2012-05-03 14:10:00 It seems that there is some hot activity in the Chicago Playboy Mansion once again – except this time it’s the real estate that’s hot. The original home of Hugh Hefner at 1340 N State Parkway in Chicago’s Near North Side featured classic French architecture designed by architect James Gamble Rogers in 1899 and was... Read more »
The ABC's of the 2011-2012 Chicago Blackhawks
2012-05-03 14:08:00 A: Andrew Brunette Brunette came over in the offseason as someone who could add plenty of experience to the Hawks’ third and fourth lines. He had played for Joel Quenneville before, so it was an easy decision for him to come to Chicago. Much maligned for being old and slow, Bruno played all over the place. He scored 12 goals, but was far from an impact player (not that he was expected to be). B: Bolland, Dave The Rat was coming into the season having played a huge role in the Blackhawks’ near incredible comeback against Vancouver in the first round of last year’s playoffs. This year he scored 19 goals while playing a lot of second and third line center. He netted seven on the power play, and three goals while shorthanded. He’s been better, but Bolland had a solid season... Read more »
Staying safe at Chicago's Gay Pride Parade
2012-04-30 23:17:00 It might feel like a lifetime away, but June 24th, the day of Chicago’s Gay Pride Parade is coming up fast. The weather’s improving, and I know I’m not the only one ready for full on summer. Personally, I’ve been ready for the month of June since December, and now that it’s almost upon us... Read more »
The break room at the Art Institute of Chicago is the dungeon of dining
2012-04-30 20:50:00 Above me are various shades of fluorescent stick bulbs illuminating the sickly yellow painted cinder block walls and the vomitorium green floor. No natural light enters this chamber reeking of Ramen noodle meals from the 20th Century. Faces are stark, no one stays for long. It reminds me of the Texas prison camp I visited in... Read more »
Chicago's Farmers Markets 2012
2012-04-30 19:52:00 Chicago, Monday, April 30, 2012. Farmers Markets are sprouting around town side by side with the tulips. Many neighborhood markets will be returning to their roots for their 33rd go-around starting Saturday, May 12. The downtown market season officially kicks off on Thursday, May 24 at Daley Plaza while some markets in the suburbs are... Read more »
World's largest wine fair: Vinitaly comes to Chicago
2012-04-30 14:10:00 I should call this post “Stop, Look, Listen, Savor”..tonight, the worlds largest wine fair comes to Chicago (talk about can’t miss events!). Vinitaly is the largest wine fair in the world with over 4,500 producers and 150,000+ visitors (including 45,000 from foreign countries). The event is held every year in Verona, Italy (46th edition: Verona... Read more »
Origins of Lucha Libre in the Chicago area
2012-04-29 18:04:00 It is said this sport “Lucha Libre Mexicana” ariived in Mexico in 1863 during The French Intervention. However, we also found in archives that in 1910 the company of the Italian Champion Giovanni Relesevitch arrived at El Teatro Principal. In that same year Colon Antonio Fournier also arrived bringing with him El Conde Koma y... Read more »
Take Your Child To Work Day, Chicago Style
2012-04-27 14:18:00 I remember the first take our daughters to work day 20 years ago. I was in high school (Brother Rice), and our sister school Mother McAuley was all about it and people were talking about it on the bus and of course it was all over the news. Though in various jobs over the years... Read more »
Boston Red Sox @ Chicago White Sox Pitching Matchups: 4/26-4/29
2012-04-26 05:53:00 Note: Pitching matchups are subject to change Thursday, April 26 @ 8:10 PM Felix Doubront, LHP (0-0, 3.94) vs Philip Humber, RHP (1-0, 0.63) TV: NESN, MLB Network, MLB.tv Radio: Red Sox Radio Network, MLB Gameday Audio Friday, April 27 @ 8:10 PM Daniel Bard, RHP (1-2, 4.63) vs John Danks, LHP (2-2, 5.11) TV: NESN, MLB.tv Radio: Red Sox Radio Network, MLB Gameday Audio Saturday, April 28 @ 7:10 PM Jon Lester, LHP (0-2, 6.00) vs Jake Peavy, RHP (3-0, 1.88) TV: NESN, MLB.tv Radio: Red Sox Radio Network, MLB Gameday Audio Sunday, April 29 @ 2:10 PM Josh Beckett, RHP (2-2, 4.56) vs Gavin Floyd, RHP (1-3, 3.60) TV: NESN, MLB.tv Radio: Red Sox Radio Network, MLB Gameday Audio Follow Ian on Twitter @soxanddawgs. And be sure to like us on Facebook as well.
By: Random Thoughts
Scrap the ward division of Chicago Streets and Sanitation and save $36M
2012-04-25 14:23:00 Did you know that the management and execution of the City’s garbage collection, snow removal, and recycling programs are segregated by ward? The Department of Streets and Sanitation operates largely independently from fifty separate depot yards, each responsible for the aforementioned activities within their respective ward boundaries. This design is archaic and inefficient, to put... Read more »
How Chicago made me who I am today, Part 2
2012-04-25 14:21:00 I sometimes think that if I hadn’t moved as a kid from Chicago to L.A., I might have wondered as an adult what all the fuss over Southern California was about. I might have developed a wanderlust of sorts–and abandoned the amazingness that is Chicago. It happens, after all. We’ve all known the Chicagoan... Read more »
Playoff hockey is still alive in Chicago
2012-04-24 22:07:00 Yes, we’re all sad about the Blackhawks’ one-and-done playoff run this year. Damn shame, going down 4 games to 2 and five straight overtime games to the Phoenix Coyotes, who ended up with their first postseason win. But look at it this way–Marian Hossa now has a chance to fully recover from the unthinkably brutal hit he took from the Coyotes’... Read more »
"Chicago" How do you say it?
2012-04-23 21:34:00 I say “Chic-aw-go.” (with a soft aw) Do you say “Chic-ah-go?” (with a loud honking ah?) I’m asking because over the weekend we watched the movie Fracture (four out of five stars!) and a character in the movie said, “Chic-ah-go” and it sounded so wrong that I noticed it and it got me to thinking... Read more »
Obama’s Chickens Come Back to Poop Over Chicago
2012-04-22 13:45:00 Sad. but sadly far less than shocking, from Chicago Sun-Times: Suspect: I Beat Up White Man Because I Am Mad About Trayvon Martin Case Maywood, Ill. – Alton L. Hayes III, a west suburban man charged with a hate crime, told police he was so upset about the Trayvon Martin case in Florida that he beat up a white man early Tuesday. Hayes and a 15-year-old Chicago boy walked up behind the 19-year-old man victim and pinned his arms to his side, police said. Hayes, 18, then picked up a large tree branch, pointed it at the man and said, “Empty your pockets, white boy.” What say you merchants of hate, Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton, Spike Lee, Eric Holder, Barack Obama and NBC News?   As loathsome as the so-called aforementioned black leadership is, I generally impressed by the linked article’s comments. I don’t seem to recall any whites claiming that they assaulted a black because they were upset over O. J. Simpson murdering two whites, Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronal...
By: BitsBlog
Philip Humber, Jonathan Toews come up big on an epic Chicago sports night
2012-04-22 08:27:00 How about this for a night in Chicago? The Chicago White Sox beat the Seattle Mariners. In case you hadn’t heard, Philip Humber threw the 21st perfect game in the history of Major League Baseball. The Chicago Fire defeated Toronto FC 3-2 on a Patrick Nyarko shot at the 58 minute mark. The Chicago Cubs... Read more »
Resisting the temptation to declare the start of a Chicago housing market r
2012-04-22 08:26:00 The March sales numbers from the Illinois Association of Realtors were good for Chicago. Not only did the number of condo and single-family home sales in the city rise during the month, so did the median price of these sales. That last point is important. For months, city of Chicago home sales have been rising... Read more » |
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