Friday, December 23, 2016
These Excellent Restaurants & Bars Are Open Christmas Day
Whether you want to sneak out for a drink or skip out altogether, here's where to head.
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Rent Starts At $1,900 A Month For A Studio At Centrum's Wicker Park Apartments
Prices go up to $3,500 a month for a two bedroom.
Development Of Massive New Wicker Park Rental Tower Is Moving Forward
The city has issued a building permit for a 15-story apartment tower in Wicker Park—the latest in a string of new towers planned along the Blue Line.
Hundreds Of Strange, 'Threatening' Cards Were Found In Western Suburbs
After hundreds of strange, vaguely-threatening cards were found around the Western suburbs this week, police say an anti-abortion group is likely behind it.
Obama To Give Final Presidential Speech In Chicago Next Month
President Barack Obama has selected Chicago's McCormick Place as the site of his final presidential speech.
5 Of Our Favorite Events In Chicago This Holiday Weekend
Things slow down a bit as Christmas and Hanukkah fall together this weekend, but there are still some fun things to get out and do!
Man Accused Of Stealing Packages In Bucktown
Package theft is particularly common during the holiday season.
Thursday, December 22, 2016
Ald. Moore To Rahm: 'Good News' That San Bernardino Massacre Distracted From Laquan McDonald
'It's been a rough few days watching the media kick the shit out of you,' Moore wrote to Emanuel, following the release of the Laquan McDonald footage.
Rauner Has Donated $50M Of His Own Money To Re-Election Campaign
Four more years of Gov. Bruce Rauner? Whether you want it or not, Rauner is moving ahead with his decision to run for a second term, donating $50 million of his own money into his campaign fund.
Chicago Top Cop To Import Rookie Training Program From NYPD
Inexperienced officers are more likely to use deadly force than veterans.
Popular Filipino Chain Jollibee Opens In Chicago's Seafood City
After commanding hours-deep lines for the opening of its first Midwest location in Skokie this summer, popular Filipino spot Jollibee is now open on Chicago's Far Northwest Side.
Proposal For Logan Square CTA Blue Line Lot Calls For 100% Affordable Housing
Most developments this close to a CTA station only garner 10 percent affordable housing.
Rahm's Email Dump Pulls Back The Curtain On Top Donor Interests
"First, you are THE MAYOR," and other helpful emails from Rahm's donors.
Chance The Rapper And Jeremih Drop Surprise Holiday Mixtape
It's a very sexy holiday surprise to the fans!
5 Chicago Art Exhibitions Worth Battling The Cold To See
Chicago's cultural scene doesn't hide from the cold, and neither should you.
