Chicago Blackhawks Halloween Party
2009-11-02 20:03:00 Two Chicago Blackhawks players, Adam Burish (left) and Patrick Kane (right) dressed up as former Chicago Bulls players Dennis Rodman and Scottie Pippen for Halloween in 2009....
Kelly Clarkson in Chicago
2009-11-02 15:04:00 Kelly Clarkson performs at the VH1 Divas show, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009 (AP)Hub 51 was quite the celebrity hub last Monday night when a who's who crowd attended a private Kelly Clarkson performance. Eric and Kathy from WTMX-FM 101.9 hosted an after-work concert that drew several local VIPs and celebrities . "Bachelorette's" Jillian Harris and Jen Schefft-Waterman were spotted in one corner. Mellow-looking Bears players Jay Cutler and Caleb Hanie were seen in another corner . But what people were talking about was Clarkson. She sang "I Do Not Hook Up," wearing a baggy tee and leggings. But she was in good spirits. Clarkson interacted with the audience at the intimate show . As soon as it wrapped, she bolted...
Chicago Cubs Headlines for Monday
2009-11-02 11:37:00 What does this picture have to do with anything? This young Austrian childhad Ricketts, too!I'm still not quite used to this strange "public-face-of-ownership" experience we've been having lately. After so many years of corporate overlords, putting a face other than the Trib Tower or Sam Zell to ownership seems to be a positive experience. Especially when said owner is saying things like this:''It's not like they're not spending money already,'' he said. ''There's no magic formula for winning a World Series, but it has to be the goal every single year. You have to be consistent and you have to think long term. The one big signing is fool's gold. You have to have a team that's put together thoughtfully,...
Fine Diving in Chicago to the rescue!
2009-11-02 04:12:00 When I first heard about Diana Durkes and her blog Fine Diving in Chicago, I knew I had to meet her. First of all, what a great concept and title for a blog, right? Secondly, found furniture was on my mind. Our goal was to furnish the house on the island with free or as-close-to-free-as-possible furniture and I needed to learn how to make it look good....
Rockford IceHogs v Chicago Wolves; 11/1/2009
2009-11-02 00:53:00 The extra effort kids tonight are the Barrington Red Wings. We found a few on the concourse before the game.Barrington Red Wings visit the Chicago Wolves v Rockford IceHogs game, November 1, 2009 Credit: Jane Rickard...
Chicago Restaurant - Eat curry, it kills cancer cells
2009-11-01 22:25:00 Just this past week, a report from Reuters in London alerted us to a new finding - curry kills cancer cells! A compound found in the blend of spices known as curry actually stimulated cancer cell death in the lab. So not only does curry give a distinct taste and varying level of heat on the buds, it may help prevent cancer (esophageal in this particular study). ...
Chicago remembers Walter Payton
2009-11-01 21:26:00 Chicagoans at the Bears game against the Browns today saw a tribute to football legend Walter Payton on the 10-year anniversary of his death....
If the Chicago Bears Were Simpsons, Part 2
2009-11-01 16:41:00 We are back with more Bears as Simpsons characters, thanks to your suggestions and participation. I think we all know what Comic Book Guy would have said about the Bengals game: Worst. Episode. Ever. Be sure to add your inventions to the comments. And now...JCS presents: The Bears as Simpsons characters, part 2. Johnny Knox as Maggie Simpson Both are too young to know what a mess of a family they've been drafted/born into. (submitted by Sarah Spain)...
Chicago Bulls @ Miami Heat 5:00 PM CSN
2009-11-01 13:46:00 The Chicago Bulls come off a 28-point loss to the Boston Celtics on friday. The Bulls struggled defensively, letting Boston score 97 points in the final three quarters, while connecting on 58.1 percent from on the floor for the game. Once again, Joakim Noah was the bright spot for the Bulls. The third-year center connected on seven of 10 shots, and completed his second double-double in as many games. Noah leads the team in scoring, rebounding, blocked shots and is third in assists....
Chicago Cubs Headlines for Sunday
2009-11-01 11:59:00 Do dogs whisper to Phil Rogers, too?There's not really anything jaw-dropping in this week's edition of Crazy Uncle Phil is hearing whispers again. But with precious little else to report, we'll hop on the crazy train and take a ride till the next stop.The Aroldis Chapman market is going to be interesting to judge. The Mariners are the latest team to jump seriously into the bidding, possibly hoping to have another front-line arm so they can deal Felix Hernandez before he reaches free agency. The Cubs and White Sox have expressed interest, but it's unclear if they have the resources to compete with the Yankees, Red Sox, Cardinals, Mets, Tigers, Orioles and others for the Cuban with the 100 mph...
"Cover Chicago Garden in Black Plastic"
2009-10-31 22:00:00 While looking over the stats for my MrBrownThumb garden blog I noticed that someone recently visited after searching for, "cover Chicago garden in black plastic." The gardener must have been looking for information on weed deterrents. I've seen people use black plastic bags, which are different than the landscaping plastic you'll find at your local garden center. There is also a landscaping fabric which works just as well and allows air and water to reach the soil easier. A few years ago I was given a roll of landscaping fabric by a fellow gardener and it has sat underneath the front stairs, unused....
Chicago Cubs Headlines for Saturday
2009-10-31 18:31:00 There were some seriously scary gazes cast Ryan Dempster's way at the presser.Tom Ricketts' first announcement from yesterday's gee-gosh-golly press conference was that the Cubs are going to win the World Series. Since two teams already have wins in the 2009 edition, I'm pretty sure he has another year in his sights. I'll let Gordon Wittenmyer tell you about the new owner's forecast, which he compares to a prediction from a guy whose last game at Wrigley involved pucks:Three years ago this month, in a prelude to a sale as it turned out, John McDonough took over as Cubs president and declared, ''It's time to win a World Series.''Since then, time, a half-billion dollars in payroll commitments and McDonough have...
Chicago meets Ricketts family as new Cubs owners
2009-10-31 06:19:00 Now that the sale of the Chicago Cubs is a done deal, the Ricketts family wants to make itself known to the city, especially to North side baseball fans who've been waiting many years for a step in a more positive direction....
Catastrophe Or Opportunity? Chicago's First Unionized Charter School
2009-10-30 19:15:00 Teachers at three Chicago charter schools (Civitas' Ralph Ellison Campus, Northtown Academy and Wrightwood Campus) voted overwhelmingly to ratify their contract, according to this press release from Chicago ACTS, making them the first charter schools in the city to become unionized. Roughly 140 teachers and staff are included. Whether others will follow is anyone's guess. Union Park is likely to do so. Which of the aspirants to become CTU president will support the unionized charter movement and which will oppose it is another question. More important over the long term is the issue of whether unions and charters can work together to create something that works well for students and teachers, combining the best of both worlds. Will unionized charters...
Let's Hope The Chicago Bears Don't Have "Fat Little Girlfrie
2009-10-30 18:58:00 After Saturday's loss to Texas A & M, Texas Tech head football coach Mike Leach blamed not only his players, but their "fat little girlfriends" too. &-nbsp; &n-bsp; Let's ignore the fact that the terms "fat" and "little" are contradictory (are the girlfriends short but stocky? petite but pudgy?) and move on to Leach's complaint. According to the head ball coach, the players took their game against Texas A & M for granted because "their fat little girlfriends were telling them what they wanna hear, which is how great you are. And how easy it's gonna be." This weekend the 3-3 Chicago Bears take on the 1-6 Cleveland Browns, led by the hapless Derek Anderson. While the Bears are doing their...
Chicago Cubs Headlines for Friday: Scaaaaary Halloween Edition
2009-10-30 14:46:00 In honor of my mostest absolutest favoritest holiday of the year, today's headlines will center around things that scare me. And don't miss this afternoon's diary: Top Ten Scaaaaaariest Free Agents! Today's the day the Ricketts family meets with the media and holds pressers and talks about how great everything is going to be under their regime. . . i mean "leadership." The first thing that scares me about the Ricketts family is Tom's hair. I mean, I don't even let Aidan have that hair, and he's 8. Also, I think the tie in this photo evidences some pretty poor judgment. Let's just hope that doesn't carryover to the Winter Meetings. Scaaaaaaaary. Are you ready for our next totally terrifying headline? If you...
A Chicago Native Finds Her Way Back Home
2009-10-30 02:32:00 A few months ago I found myself facing a huge decision. Who do you cheer for when your hometown team is playing a team with a close family friend? How do you bring yourself to cheer against your home town? Let me tell you its not easy. But when the family friend is someone you have great respect for, it's all worth it. The stained blue skin from crayola finger paint, because thats all you could find, the disgusting man voice the next day from screaming until you had nothing left, the text messages that said people at home heard you on tv, even being shown on the jumbo-tron at Toyota Park a thousand times in orange[not the color of...
Chicago's public housing through international eyes
2009-10-29 18:30:00 Raquel Rolnik talks to Sean Johnson, a resident of Altgeld Gardens, about his housing problemsI imagined she would be austere and solemn. Sort of like the White Witch of Narnia, only not evil and speaking several languages. Turns out that Raquel Rolnik, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Adequate Housing, is anything but reserved. It's not often you meet a Brazilian housing policy expert who empathizes with a black man from Chicago's public housing, but that's just what Rolnik is like. On her three day visit to Chicago, she's taken to the streets, trying to meet people and hear their stories directly. Her tour of Chicago's public housing started at the city's most famous development - Cabrini-Green....
Rockford IceHogs, Chicago Wolves battle into shootout; Chicago wins 3-2
2009-10-29 06:06:00 The Chicago Wolves and the Rockford IceHogs battled for 65 minutes without reaching a decision. After a goaltender battle that saw Chicago Blackhawks prospect Corey Crawford turn aside 25 shots and Chicago Wolves Goalie Manny Legace turn aside 32 shots, LaGrange, Ill. Native Tim Stapleton, who had scored a short handed goal earlier in the game, scored the winning goal in a shootout. Although the Wolves are credited as having only six shots on goal in the first frame, they were hear stoppers for Crawford. Rylan Kaip was foiled by Crawford at point blank range. Then Blackhawks prospect Bryan Bickell, on the other end, fired from the top of the slot at 4:54 to make it 1-0 IceHogs. It took...
It's a Mystery: What Does a Top Chicago Author Shop for at Garage Sale
2009-10-29 02:33:00 Garage sale and mystery lovers, if you don't know yard sale addict Jane Wheel, you are so lucky. You have six books waiting to make your acquaintance. Six mysteries swirled like a caramel sundae with estate sale hunts for bits of history like bakelite bracelets and old photo albums. Then there's Jane's gay friend Tim Lowry, her home base in Evanston, her quirky Kankakee parents....I could go on but there's no need. It's all in the books. And the cherry on top?...
Cleveland at Chicago Preview
2009-10-29 00:09:00 Reason says...Your 3-3 2009 Chicago BearsoverCleveland BrownsWhy do I like the Chicago Bears this week?I always like the Chicago Bears.Because if the Bears lose this week, I'll be throwing in the towel on a season earlier than I have since 2004 and will hate the sport I love for the next three months.Because the Bears are better at every single position on the field outside of the return game. (And they're only not better in the return game because they have the greatest kick returner ever playing wide receiver.)Because I can't fathom lifting my head off the Josie Woods' bar if they don't.Chicago Bears 24, Cleveland Browns 9...
SOFA Returns to Chicago's Navy Pier
2009-10-28 22:32:00 SOFA Chicago Exhibition HallThe Sculpture Objects & Functional Art Fair, known as SOFA, returns to the Festival Hall of Chicago's Navy Pier Nov 6-8 to celebrate its 16th year. The extensive display features masterworks from 68 top international galleries and dealers. The Fair will also feature 5 special exhibits by renowned museums, universities and arts organizations, as well as 33 lecture series presentations, all included in the admission price. For an additional $50, the public is welcome to attend the opening night preview from 7-9 on Thursday evening, which includes wine and hors d'oeuvres.This year introduces SOLO, a program that designates space for galleries to highlight their cutting edge artists. Founding director of SOFA, Mark Lyman says, "We're very excited...
Chicago's The New 400 Theater releases Michael Jackson's 'Th
2009-10-28 08:32:00 "This Is It" movie ad from Sony I kept hearing the buzz about Michael Jackson's "This Is It," and initially I was not going to see the film. It seemed like a way for other people to get rich instead of honoring the King of Pop's final footage after 10 years of being silent. But The New 400 Theater (located at 6746 N. Sheridan in Chicago's Rogers Park) had the film, and oftentimes I have to go to more expensive and bigger theaters to see the mainstream films. Free popcorn Tuesdays. Evening films are only $7.50, and the first release was tonight at 11:00 p.m. How could I miss out on a deal like that? I bought my ticket...
The single life in Chicago
2009-10-28 03:15:00 Greetings and glad tidings, single Chicagoans. It's time for another edition of RedEye's "Who You Vibin'?" contest. If you're new to the whole thing, here's how it works: We put a call out for the best bachelors and bachelorettes in the city. They fill out dating profiles here. We choose the hottest and most eligible of the bunch and feature their pictures and profiles here. This week, we have three men seeking men. If you like what you see, throw up a vote in the comments section. (Make sure you include the person's name so we know who you're voting for.) Whoever gets the most votes will be featured next Wednesday in the RedEye print edition along with her photo...
a toast to today's chicago woman
2009-10-27 20:17:00 I used to write a monthly entertainment column for "today's chicago woman" because I have always loved that this wonderful local magazine keeps a strong commitment & focus not only to the unique character of our great city of chicago, but to the hard working talented women that deserve all the credit in the world for making us that great! I also am a fan of that they give back through their "tcw foundation" that raises funds for women & children focused organizations in chicago!Speaking of, this Wednesday Oct 28th (my bday!), join tcw at the "chopping block" for an exciting event featuring 3 of chicago's top female chefs... radhika desia, jennifer gavin, and elaina Vazquez... as they go...
Chicago Tribune's Great Chicago Ghost Story
2009-10-27 19:28:00 From Chicago Tribune's reader ghost story contest, comes four (scary!) finalists. Vote today for your favorite Great Chicago Ghost Story!
Is housing affordable in Chicago? UN representative to find out
2009-10-27 15:00:00 We all know it isn't easy to find an affordable place to live in Chicago. The Chicago Rehab Network says that to afford a modest one-bedroom apartment at $711 a month, a person would either have to earn at least $13.67 an hour or work 106 hours a week at the minimum wage. But is housing so unaffordable that it violates human rights? The United Nations is here in Chicago to find out. For the first time ever, the UN Special Rapporteur on housing will visit the United States with six stops in major cities, including Chicago. Raquel Rolnik will start her visit by meeting with regular Chicago citizens at a town hall meeting at Fernwood United Methodist Church at...
Chicago Cubs Headlines for Tuesday
2009-10-27 14:06:00 LOHO's crack investigative unit (me) was up bright and early this morning, scouring the interwebs for Cubs headlines for your information and entertainment. Alas, it's that time of the year when the Cubs essentially cease to exist while we all wait, breathless, to crown the next World Series champion. So bear with me for this mish mash of headlines that may or may not be Cubs-related. For those of you who want to see Vlad play in Wrigley (even though he's a DH and I have no idea where we would put him), you'd better start sucking up to his mom: From mlbtraderumors.com: "With the Angels eliminated from the playoffs, it was only fitting for Ben Bolch of the...
Diamonds & Lace EventScaping presents The Makeup Bar of Chicago's
2009-10-27 04:51:00 Relana, co-owner of Diamonds & Lace EventScaping If you're a fan of BRAVO's "The Real Housewives of Atlanta," then you probably know about Atlanta's Makeup Bar parties with women being photographed and socializing while getting makeovers. Chicagoans will get to experience these "Girls Night In" events with The Makeup Bar of Chicago's official launch party on Thursday, Oct. 29, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The Makeup Bar of Chicago will be located at the Dream Boutique Lounge at 1750 N. Clark. "I saw ["The Real Housewives of Atlanta"], and I loved the concept," said Relana Johnson, the Creative Director and co-owner of a Chicago wedding planning company called Diamonds & Lace EventScaping. "I saw that there...
Chicago's own "Cheers" star George Wendt Goes To Hot Doug&ap
2009-10-27 00:47:00 For just one day, the sausage emporium Hot Doug's was a place where everybody knows your name.Actor George Wendt, known for his portrayal of Norm on the hit 80's sitcom "Cheers," came through his hometown of Chicago to promote his first book - "Drinking with George." I planned on taking him to the Old Town Ale House, a frequent haunt for the actor during his Second City days. But he told me that he had never eaten at this little shop everybody keeps telling him about, Hot Doug's. There was no question where George and I would conduct our interview.Two of my heroes - Actor George Wendt and Hot Doug's owner Doug SohnWendt is as pleasant as his famous on-screen...
"Twilight: New Moon" Cast Members Coming to Chicago, Get VIP Acce
2009-10-26 21:11:00 Hey there, Tweeners. Mark your calendars for November 9th. Now, on the count of three - SCREEEEEAAAAAMMMM!Summit Entertainment sent out a press release today about the upcoming "Twilight" tour that is heading to Chicago. Much like last year, the event will take place at a shopping mall on November 6th. The only problem - no word on which shopping mall or which cast members coming to the event.Superfans can get special VIP access again this year. Hopefully Hot Topic has worked all of their "wristband problems" out. If you show up at the specified Hot Topic store this Saturday morning, October 31st, at 8 a.m. and buy a T-Shirt you definitely won't be embarrassed to wear in 10 years, you...
Which Chicago neighborhood is the most extroverted?
2009-10-26 15:36:00 Today's cover story is about the various personality traits of Chicago neighborhoods. poll by twiigs.com Last week's poll: Which pet would you most likely give CPR to?...
Digging in Chicago
2009-10-26 14:40:00 Any vinyl collectors out there? If you are then you already know about all the great record stores Chicago has to offer. Zoltan Vezdenyi got a chance to visit Chicago for the fist time and documented his trip as he searches record stores for rare vinyl and interviews the store owners. Digging in Chicago from Zoltan Vezdenyi on Vimeo....
What's the personality of Chicago neighborhoods?
2009-10-26 14:17:00 RedEye used new research from the University of Toronto to estimate tics of famous Chicagoans, based on neighborhoods they've been known to haunt.Defining Chicago's neighborhood personality mapsChicago TribuneWhile Chicago's crosstown rivalry often displays itself in the world of sports, the split may run deeper than visceral attachments to the Cubbies or the Sox.According to newly developed personality maps, the Windy City is balkanized on a whole different level.People who view themselves as extroverted and agreeable tend to cluster on the South Side, while more experimental types with neurotic tendencies are living to the north and along the lake, the maps indicate. A sort of Bill Veeck versus Woody Allen divide."It always amazes me how patterns start to happen," said Kevin...
Father of Chicago
2009-10-26 06:01:00 "The first white man to settle in Chicago was black." That was a popular witticism around town in the 1930s, and it says a lot about the attitudes of the time. Of course, the person referred to was Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable. DuSable was the first non-indigenous resident of our area. We know that. But much of the historical record is fuzzy. Even his name has different versions, such as "au Sable" or "de Saible." Nor do we have any real idea of his physical appearance, except that he was a big man. He was born in Santa Domingo (Haiti) around 1745. His father was a French sailor--some sources say a pirate--and his mother an enslaved African. According to...
Chicago Bears as Simpsons Characters
2009-10-26 05:49:00 Let me start by saying that the next 3 games for the Bears look very winnable. But for now, this is a way to get out my Bears aggravation. And I have a lot of aggravation. JCS presents: The Bears as Simpsons characters. Jay Cutler as Bart Simpson Both always get into way too much trouble...
Chicago Sports Needs Some Personalities
2009-10-26 05:20:00 While I consider Rick Morrissey a colleague and a friend, we usually disagree on most of the topics we discuss in the sports world. However, his column this morning in the Chicago Tribune was outstanding. For a world class city with the best sports fans in the world, we sure don't have much in the way of colorful personalities who are compelling enough for even the casual fan to pay attention. How big would Chad Ochocinco be on the national stage if he played in Chicago or New York? He would be a mega star.Outside of Ozzie Guillen, name me one guy who you think really keeps it interesting, and is engaging not only with the media, but in the...
Chicago Restaurant - Boystown Neighborhood Bistro
2009-10-25 23:49:00 In the eclectic Chicago district affectionately called Boystown, sits Executive Chef Joncarl Lachman's brick-walled, bustling bistro, Home Bistro. This BYOB (no cork charge) is known for its home cooking, comfortable but urban atmosphere and yummy, generously portioned dishes - but I wasn't sure if this bistro would be all buttery and bacon, or if I would be able to eat right. ...
Chicago Steel finish weekend with four points; 4-3 win after Steel explode
2009-10-25 20:04:00 The Chicago Steel came from behind, scoring four unanswered goals to win their sixth game of the season. It capped a three game road trip this weekend in which the Steel took four points.The Steel fell behind 3-0 as the Stampede put 14 shots on goal in the first two periods. On the face-off from the third goal the Steel started to turn the game around, scoring just eight seconds after the Stampede's third goal.Mark Anthoine had two goals, including a short handed game winning goal at 18:42 in the third period. Andrew Schmit was also credited with two goals. The four goals were scored in twelve game minutes over two periods....
Chicago Cubs Headlines for Sunday
2009-10-25 20:00:00 The mailman delivers to a drug treatment center. Much like the Cubs.com mailman delivers to the drug addicts at LOHO"Guess what?", I say. And you say, "That sentence is rife with grammatical problems." I reply, "you can shove it." And then you say, "Do you own a copy of The Elements of Style?" And I say "Yes I do! But I haven't used it in at least ten years." Then you say, "you really need to break that back out, because this paragraph is brutal."I then say, "But guess what? Carrie Muskat has seen fit to interact with the masses! She's answering our questions!" Let us make this a special tribute to just how far Carrie has come in...
Up and coming Chicago artists featured on new compilation mixtape
2009-10-25 20:00:00 Pwelbs.com x Airtime Collection - The March Of Time [MIXTAPE] 19 Track Compilation - Tracklist BelowNero - Yep, Ya DigDave Coresh - Keep It Movin'Chuck L.I. - ContactLA & Mr. Music - Wake Up ft. S-PremeAdd-2 - Break It DownIlluminous 3 - BYOBBackground Noise Crew - 5PlayMally - The SaviorSt. Paul Slim - You Gotta Get Wit' MeTrey Lane - Where The Party AtYP - On PointDodi Phy - Love and Lust ft. M.anifestMuja Messiah - MessiahYoungsta "The 80s Baby" - I Like DatThe Tribe & Big Cats! - Grind Time Add-2 - Let It Bang Mike Posner - First Date SexLA & Mr. Music - I Was BornNero - The CannonShouts to the homie Pwelbs who earlier this week...
Chicago Wolves Defeat Abbotsford Heat 7:1
2009-10-25 17:02:00 It's early on Sunday morning after a late Saturday night at a Wolves game. Well, at least I think it was the Wolves last night, who were those masked men? Last night entering the Allstate the vibe was still there, the crowd was expecting great things. Yesterdays effort although a loss still felt good as the team played well. Tonight surely there would be a win, a win it would be. Not a wimpy 3:2 win but a booming Wolves 7:1 win over the Abbotsford Heat. It seems that the changes made this week in the locker room have made their way to the ice. As a photographer you notice things, this season the team has been skating "tighter" physically....
The other Chicago Chelios gathers assists as Steel march on
2009-10-24 20:28:00 The Chicago Steel, the area's junior A tier hockey team, is continuing to build a great season, collecting two points so far in a road trip through Iowa and Nebraska. A 5-1 loss Thursday night to the Omaha Lancers was only the second loss this season.In last nights action, the team held on to win 7-5 in a game that Lincoln Journal Star writer Ken Hambleton describes as a "wild game."The Stars (3-4) seemingly outplayed Chicago most of the game. Lincoln outshot and outhustled Chicago, but also appeared on the outs when it came to breaks."On a night when the eyes of hockey were watching his father Chris, Jake Chelios scored the opening goal according to Hambleton. That is at...
The Most Expensive Chicago Parking Ticket Ever: $1.5 Million
2009-10-24 19:44:00 Ya shoulda just paid the ticket Officer Friendly. Of course hindsight is 20/20. But that's what the irate Chicago cop who was ticketed by a Traffic Management Authority supervisor two years ago should have done....
Chicago Wolves Lose to Manitoba Moose 1:0 in Shoot Out
2009-10-24 08:40:00 The entire arena felt like prom night, there was a palpable excitement in the air. Was it Don Lever's new coaching staff, the first game of Chris Chelios in a Wolve's uniform? Who cared, it just plain felt good to feel the vibe in the Allstate Arena tonight walking in. Chris Chelios takes a shift playing defense for the Chicago Wolves, Credit: Jane Rickard There were three periods of well matched play, the Wolves playing with more heart against the Moose than had been seen on home ice in many a month. The first 60 minutes ended in no score and overtime came and went. In the end it would be a shoot out that would decide the contest,.The Wolves...
T-shirt Says 'Chicago Paying Thru The Nose'
2009-10-24 04:27:00 Local artist Jeff Strong is obviously not a big fan of Chicago's new, higher parking meter rates. He's designed a T-shirt to communicate his anti-meter feelings....
Chicago Food Favs - Diet Delicacy or Diet Derailer?
2009-10-24 01:52:00 I've been talking to some people about what to do when you'd like to try a Chicago food fav, but know that it's not the most nutritious choice. How do you eat right when you just want a taste of Lou Malnati's, Giordano's, Renaldi's, Piece, Kuma's Corner, Hot Doug's, Sweet Mandy B's or even Five Guys? ...
Pullman, bottom-out in this week's Chicago real estate news
2009-10-23 20:57:00 Here's a round up of this week's Chicago real estate news -Three thousand new homes and a new hotel were proposed in the Pullman neighborhood. According to Crain's, the non-profit arm of a local banker is proposing a new home site at 720 E. 111th, pending zoning approval. -Housing prices should hit rock bottom in March 2010 and start bouncing back up Bloomberg News reports that prices will drop 37 percent from their peak total, and after winter is over we will start to see some more action on the home-buying front. - Messages from Montie says Urban Equities saved her from Chicago real estate nightmares: Fellow ChicagoNow-er says she's been through bad real estate, but this landlord doesn't have that...
Chicago Art Department
2009-10-23 07:08:00 Chicago Art Department is an organization that cultivates new and emerging Chicago artists through arts learning, exhibition, artist residencies and community building....
Hollywood in Chicago (10-23-1940)
2009-10-23 07:01:00 Maybe they got the idea from Atlanta, which had just staged a grand premiere for "Gone With the Wind." Today the State Street Council hosted Chicago's first movie premiere. And it featured Cecil B. DeMille. It was decades before anybody would--or could--call the Midwest "flyover country." But to many people on the East or West coasts, Chicago was only the place where you had to change trains. So civic leaders were always looking for ways to promote the city. DeMille was Hollywood's greatest showman. He was known for his historical blockbusters. His latest movie was an epic of the Canadian Mounties called "North West Mounted Police," starring Gary Cooper and other notables. The State Street Council... |
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