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Politics | Liberal Hypocrisy
Pro-Israel Group, Denied Permit to March, Gathers at ‘Hostage Square’ in Chicago
A pro-Israel group that was denied a permit to march during the Democratic National Convention gathered in a makeshift "Hostage Square."
Politics | Politics
Chicago businesses boarding up, bracing for protests ahead of Democratic National Convention | Fox News
Many businesses around Chicago have taken extra steps to protect their property in case of unruly protests as the Democratic National Convention nears.
Miscellaneous | Chicagoey Stuff
Why are giant ketchup dispensers all over Chicago?
Heinz declares war on the city's anti-ketchup crowd by putting dispensers outside The Weiners Circle and Navy Pier.
News | The News
Mayor Johnson announces Chicago will cancel ShotSpotter deal designed to combat crime citing “racism”
Chicago will end its contract with ShotSpotter, a gunshot detection system, city officials announced on Tuesday. The Chicago Police Department has said the technology helps fight crime.
Politics | Leftists & Antisemitism
Chicago Mayor Passes 'Ceasefire' Resolution as Gang Warfare, Antisemitism Grow
With the mayor's tie-breaking vote, the Chicago city council passed a resolution Wednesday calling for a ceasefire and condemning Israel.
Entertainment | Entertainment News!
Chita Rivera, Broadway Legend From ‘Chicago’ and ‘West Side Story,’ Dies at 91
Broadway legend Chita Rivera, a two-time Tony winner and nine-time nominee, has died. She was 91.
Miscellaneous | Chicagoey Stuff
Watch The Oldest Footage of Chicago on Film
Yestervid compiles silent film footage of the Windy City dating back to 1896.
News | News
Dick Butkus, legendary Chicago Bears linebacker, dies at 80
Dick Butkus, the legendary Chicago Bears linebacker, has died, his family said in a statement to ESPN. He was 80.
Sports | Sports
Drivers react to Chicago street course: 'It's so wild. It's almost surreal'
NASCAR officially hit the streets of Chicago for the first time Saturday. Here's what drivers said after running some laps.
Sports | Sports
Jo Adell hopes to help Angels sweep Cubs
Jo Adell is expected to start in right field on Thursday night when the Los Angeles Angels face the Chicago Cubs in Anaheim, Calif., with the hosts seeking a three-game sweep.
Sports | Sports
Behind Kyle Hendricks, Cubs get past Rays again
Kyle Hendricks allowed one run over five innings in his second 2023 start and Mike Tauchman's tiebreaking RBI single in the sixth made the Tampa Bay Rays pay for some shoddy defense, sending the host Chicago Cubs to a 2-1 victory on Tuesday night
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‘The Whole World Is Watching’
In August of 1968, Chicago was the focal point for the apex of the antiwar protests during the Vietnam War. It was also the location for the Democrat National Convention. The two collided and erupted into several days of violent confrontations culminating
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PODCAST | The First Major Failure Of The Other Brandon
Listen now | I’d like to talk about an upcoming piece – “The Whole World’s Watching” – about the chaos and violence, and shootings in Chicago that happened over the weekend, April 15th, 2023. We need to address the ideological philosophies and
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Real Systemic Racism Was On Full Display In Chicago
The 2023 Mayoral Election in Chicago, perhaps the bloodiest and most lawless city in the United States, is in the books. Astonishingly, and I use the word literally, the anti-law enforcement candidate prevailed over someone who was honest enough to say th
Miscellaneous | Chicagoey Stuff
The Pitchfork Music Festival 2023 lineup is here
The annual summer music festival will return to Union Park in July with headliners The Smile, Big Thief and Bon Iver.
News | News
PODCAST | In Washington There Is No Truth And No Consequences
Listen now | I wanted to talk a little bit about honesty and government. It makes me cringe to use those two words in the same sentence, especially when we're talking about the federal government.
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PODCAST | If The DoJ Says Trump Can Be Sued Then Why Not Lightfoot?
Listen now (28 min) | Before we get into this morning segment on The Captain's America: Third Watch with mad Bruce – in which we discuss the insanity coming out of the Department of Justice where they are trying to lay blame and financial culpabili
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Chicago ousts embattled Mayor Lori Lightfoot, as race heads to runoff without her
Democratic Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot was booted by voters during her bid for re-election as the heated race moves to a runoff in April.
News | Antisemitism Watch
Chicago: City Officials Warn Of Potential 'Day Of Hate' Against Jewish Communities
There is no known threat, but police and local officials are working closely with synagogues and faith-based organizations.
Sports | Sports
ESPN ranks White Sox rotation 7th best in MLB
ESPN hands the White Sox a generous 7th overall ranking in the best rotations in the league.
Miscellaneous | Chicagoey Stuff
The best rooftop bars for winter drinks in Chicago
Our city has plenty of options for a great drink with a great view — even when it's cold out.
News | News
Chicago Jewish students protest after principal shrugs off Nazi Halloween costume
Teens at one of city's most selective public high schools call for improved Holocaust education after classmate goose-stepped across stage in a German military uniform
News | Antisemitism Watch
Elder Of Ziyon - Not only NYC: anti-Jewish hate crimes skyrocket in Chicago, but down (slightly) in LA
Blogging about Israel and the Arab world since, oh, forever.
Miscellaneous | Chicagoey Stuff
Unique Things to Do in Chicago, Illinois
If you're looking for unique experiences in Chicago this article is for you! Quirky things to do, unique places to visit, and more.
Politics | The Hall of Idiots
Crime Is Surging, So Chicago’s Lori Lightfoot Just Announced A City-Wide Karaoke Contest
In a boost for morale, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot (D) is shelling out $5,000 for the winner of a city-wide karaoke contest. The prize comes as crime is surging in the Windy City.
News | News
PODCAST | The Hypocrisy of the Left's ‘Sanctuary Lie’
Vice President Kamala Harris’ insistence that the southern border of the United States is secure is a statement fully encamped in the realm of the absurd. And now that some of the more traditionally far-Left bastions are experiencing the many negative e
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News | Israel & The Jewish Community
Growth of Chicago’s Jewish Communities a Study in Chabad’s Broad Impact
New center in wake of Highland Park shooting part of a heartening trend in the Midwest Jewish metropolis
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The Left's Hypocrisy On Gun Crime Is Killing People
The big headline from over the Independence Day weekend was that there was yet another mass shooting, this time in the affluent neighborhood of Highland Park, Illinois. A troubled teen opened fire in the predominantly Jewish (and White) neighborhood killi
Business & Finance | NFTs
The Summer of Joy's False Promise
Since 2016, Chicago has experienced 4,401 homicides, culminating in 21,146 shooting victims, with 317 of those homicides occurring in 2022 to date. The victims of these homicides, per the Chicago Police Department’s own data, are overwhelmingly Black. C
Politics | Corruption
BREAKING: Police Were Told In 2019 That Parade Shooter Vowed To ‘Kill Everyone,’ Did Not Arrest Him
Authorities revealed Tuesday afternoon that the suspect who allegedly shot dozens of people at a parade on Monday had a history of run-ins with law enforcement officials.
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Chicago: Officers Working Weeks Without Breaks Blast Lightfoot For Claiming Cops Have An 'Incredible' Amount Of Time Off
Two married police officers said they had to have relatives come to town to watch their children because they haven't had a day off in three weeks.
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Millennium Park Gets Metal Detectors, Security Checkpoints As New Curfew For Teens Begins
Visitors at Millennium Park said they weren't fazed by the added security measures. But some Chicagoans online called the move an "embarrassment" for the city.
News | Antisemitism Watch
Elder Of Ziyon - US Muslims inciting against Jews and praising terrorism in Chicago "#HandsOffJerusalem" rally
Blogging about Israel and the Arab world since, oh, forever.
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PODCAST | E Pluribus Unum: The Honest Conversation Starts at Common Ground
It’s no secret that we live in a very divided society. This divide, sadly, is by political design. The opportunistic political class has come to understand that utilizing the strategy of divide and conquer – accredited to Philip the Second of Macedoni
News | News
PODCAST: What Do Ron DeSantis And Lori Lightfoot Have In Common?
Absolutely nothing! They are polar opposites. Where Ron DeSantis actually serves the people of the State of Florida in preserving the rights of the individual and fighting the cancer of Woke-ism, Lightfoot is attempting to disingenuously coattail on the d
News | News
SUNDAY DIGEST: Russian Medical Watchdog Group Reveals Data Suggesting Putin Is Being Treated for Thyroid Cancer
Russian Medical Watchdog Group Reveals Data Suggesting Putin Is Being Treated for Thyroid Cancer A report from a Russian health watchdog group, Proekt (The Project) reveals that Vladimir Putin secretly took visits from a doctor specializing in thyroid can
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Chicago’s Mask, Vaccine Card Mandates Will End Feb. 28
The city is ending its mandates early to line up with Illinois' end to its statewide mask requirement.
News | Antisemitism Watch
Suspect sought after yelling 'all of you should be killed' at Jewish students
Police in Chicago are searching for a man who threatened a group of Jewish students at a school last month, yelling "all of you should be killed."
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Chicago Mask, Vaccine Card Mandates Could Be Gone 'Quite Soon' As Omicron Cases Drop, Top Doc Says
At Chicago's Omicron peak, it was seeing about 10,000 new cases per day of COVID-19 — now, it's reporting 1,037 cases per day.
News | Antisemitism Watch
Chicago Synagogues, Jewish School, Kosher Shops Targeted in Weekend String of Vandalism
Holiday shoppers walk past police cars at the Oakbrook Center shopping mall in Chicago on Dec. 24, 2021. Photo: REUTERS/Cheney …
Miscellaneous | Chicagoey Stuff
Chicago Streets Quiz – Chicago Magazine
How well do you know the city's roads, avenues, streets, and boulevards?
News | News
Yet Another COVID-19 Testing Company That Got Millions From The Feds Being Investigated After Patients Say Their Results Were Flawed
NorthShore Clinical Labs is being investigated by multiple state agencies, and it's been cited at the highest level by federal regulators. It's received more than $154 million in public funding.
News | News
Chicago woman reports being carjacked just days after getting car back from previous carjacking
A Chicago woman who reported being carjacked on Saturday night had just gotten her car back after she was carjacked three days earlier, according to a local report.
Politics | Gender Insanity
Watch: Chicago Public Schools announces that all schools now have gender-inclusive signage outside the restrooms
Restrooms in all Chicago public schools now have gender-inclusive signage.
Politics | The Hall of Idiots
Lori Lightfoot Accuses Fraternal Order Of Police Leader Of Trying To ‘Induce An Insurrection’ Over Vaccine Mandate
On Monday, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot accused members of the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) of trying to “induce an insurrection” for protesting the vaccine mandate that went into effect last Friday.
News | News
Prosecutors Reject 5 Murder Charges In Chicago Shootout Citing 'Mutual Combat'
Prosecutors in Illinois have reportedly chosen not to charge five gang-related suspects in a deadly shootout that unfolded in Chicago...
Miscellaneous | Chicagoey Stuff
Old Style: The Chicago Beer That Isn’t – Chicago Magazine
It hails from the Wisconsin-Minnesota border, but good marketing made it the second city's first choice.
Politics | The Hall of Idiots
It appears that Mayor Lightfoot lied when she said COVID-protocols prevented bagpipes to honor murdered officer Ella French
"At no time did personnel from the Medical Examiner’s Office try to impede officers or bagpipers."
News | News
The Podcast | Underground USA | United States
With the mayor of Chicago presiding over a city that sees war-zone-like shooting and death numbers every weekend to a New York governor who pats himself on the back for killing 15,000+ seniors with his COVID edicts, Our elected class is becoming increasin
Politics | Liberal Hypocrisy
Obama Is Building An Opulent ‘Presidential Center’ In Chicago. It’s Not In A Poor, Black, Or Environmentally Friendly Neighborhood
Former President Barack Obama dialed back his planned 700-person birthday bash, set to take place this weekend, after sustained criticism for the large-scale gathering at a time when Democrats are telling ordinary Americans to hunker down or wear masks. But that’s just the tip of the hypocrisy iceberg.
Politics | Leftists & Antisemitism
Chicago Dyke March Posts Promotional Image Showing Burning Israeli and American Flags
A promotional image for the 2021 Chicago Dyke March showing Israel and American flags being burned. Photo: Instagram screenshot The …
Politics | Politics
LOSING IT: Read Lori Lightfoot’s DERANGED Emails to Staff
Fox News host Tucker Carlson went through Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot's deranged emails to her staff.
Politics | Politics
Chicago Mayor Slams Media’s ‘Overwhelming Whiteness,’ Defends Decision to Limit Interviews to Minority Journalists
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot defended her policy of only accepting interview requests from “black and brown journalists” on Wednesday.
News | News
Chicago to roll out 'Vax Pass' so vaccinated can attend summer concerts - ABC News
Chicago plans to roll out a "Vax Pass" that vaccinated residents will be able to use to gain access to summer concerts, according to top city health officials.
Miscellaneous | Chicagoey Stuff
All Chicago mass COVID-19 vaccination sites to open for walk-in appointments starting Friday
Citing a long-awaited increase in COVID-19 vaccine supply, Chicago’s public health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady said all city mass vaccination sites will accept walk-in appointments starting Friday.
News | News
Chicago Sees 38 People Shot Including Police Officer, 5 Killed in Weekend Violence
Democrat Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s Chicago continued its march to the title of deadliest city in the world this weekend with thirty-eight...
Politics | The Hall of Idiots
Chicago public school teachers use interpretive dance to ‘express their desire to feel safe’ upon returning to classroom
We're waiting for the shelf-stockers at the grocery store to do their interpretive dance.
News | News
Man found living in Chicago airport for three months 'due to fear of Covid'
Aditya Singh allegedly stayed in secure area of O’Hare international airport after becoming too afraid to return home to California
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Unions Force Chicago Schools to Hire People to Supervise Kids in Class While Teachers Work Remotely
The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) has decreed that their rank and file will not return to the classrooms with the
Politics | Politics
Chicago Teachers Union Tweets Reopening Schools Would be Racist, Sexist, AND Misogynistic - And Then Deletes It!
The CTU unleashed an epically bad tweet; too bad we preserved it for them.
News | News
ILLINOIS: Chicago Election Board Provided Dominion Complete Access for 2020 Election
As the nation is focused on the lack of system security in the 2020 General Election, now comes news that
Politics | Liberal Hypocrisy
Lori Lightfoot Defends Joining Large Biden Celebration: ‘Crowd Was Gathered Whether I Was There Or Not’
Chicago Democratic Mayor Lori Lightfoot defended her decision to appear at a large celebration for Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden after last
Miscellaneous | Chicagoey Stuff
The 43 best things to do in Chicago right now
Find essential attractions, delicious restaurants, amazing nightlife and more in this list of the best things to do in Chicago.
Sports | Sports
Chicago Bears Hall of Fame running back Gale Sayers dies at age 77
Bears Hall of Fame running back Gale Sayers has died at age 77.
Politics | BLM
BLM Activist Warns: ‘You Can Listen To Us Or You Can Get Ran Over,’ ‘We’re Taking That S**t Back’
A Black Lives Matter activist in Chicago warned late this week that people better meet their demands because they are going to get what they want regardless of whether or not people choose to comply. The activist, who identified herself as Taylor Norwood
News | News
Lori Lightfoot defends ban on protesters on her block, citing her right to safety
Mayor Lori Lightfoot defended the Chicago Police Department banning protesters from the block that she lives, citing her right to safety.
Politics | Leftists Are Insane
‘Truly unconscionable’: Chicago looters target Ronald McDonald House because sick kids’ lives don’t matter, apparently
You know who’s really had it coming to them during this Summer of Social Justice? Sick kids.
Politics | Leftists Are Insane
Bring ‘Tools, Ski Masks, Gloves’: Chicago Police Reveal Social Media Post That May Have Triggered Riots, Looting
Chicago police have released a social media post they say may have encouraged hundreds of individuals to descend on the city’s “Magnificent Mile” shopping district to loot and riot. The post purports to outline a response to a “pol
Politics | Politics
Chicago removes Columbus statue from Grant Park in dead of night
Workers arrived under cover of darkness early Friday to remove a Christopher Columbus statue from Chicago’s Grant Park – a week after rioters clashed with city police as they attempted to tear the statue down.
Politics | Leftists Are Insane
18 Chicago Cops Injured in Riot and Activists Scream 'Police Brutality'
Activists and politicians apparently believe you can have a nice, quiet, peaceful riot that's orderly and predictable.
Politics | The Hall of Idiots
‘I’m rarely speechless’: With violence spiking in Chicago, city’s mayor deploys ‘cowboy’ to enforce… an accurate Census
"Legit one of the most insane things I've seen in Chicago history."
News | The News
Three Children, Including 1 Year Old, Killed In Chicago As Violence Spikes In City
A 1-year-old boy and his mother were among the dozens shot and at least 7 killed in Chicago on Saturday as the city suffers from another weekend of violence — the latest in a string of deadly weekends. The pair, CBS News Chicago reports, were shot w
Politics | Corruption
Chicago Mayor Signs Executive Order Giving Coronavirus Benefits To Illegal Aliens | The Daily Caller
Lori Lightfoot signed an executive order ensuring that all immigrants -- including illegal aliens -- are eligible to receive Chicago's coronavirus benefits.
News | News
Astounding Photos Show New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles Empty Amid Coronavirus Quarantine
Photographers across the country are documenting an amazing sight: empty streets in some of the largest cities in the United States, if not the world, as places like New York, Illinois, California, and Louisiana beg residents to stay inside, practice soci
Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Chicago
Has the March chill sufficiently seeped into your bones yet? The absolute coziest things to do in Chicago
Warm fireplaces, steaming mugs, sweaty dance parties and more great ways to beat the cold and remain cozy in Chicago.
Politics | Corruption
Chicago Prosecutor Responds To New Jussie Smollett Charges, Blames Donald Trump | The Daily Wire
Cook County States Attorney Kim Foxx responded to news that an special prosecutor issued new charges against “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett, who allegeldy faked a hate crime back in January of 2019, by blaming “politics” and the &#
Business & Finance | Business
Chicago's Startup Ecosystem Is Giving New York and San Francisco Some Serious Competition
The Windy City owes much to its healthy business climate and reasonable cost of living.
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Chicago among top 5 cities for organized retail crime - Chicago Tribune
Seeing empty shelves at the store? It could be the holiday rush – or organized retail theft. Chicago is one of the U.S. cities most affected by organized retail theft, according to a 2019 report from the National Retail Federation.
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
Best Things to do in Chicago During December : Flo's Favorites
There's so much to do in the month of December with many events being free or low cost so most can take advantage of them
Miscellaneous | Chicagoey Stuff
Questions from the Historic Chicago Walking Bar Tour - Chicago Detours
Answering questions that stump the guides on the Historic Chicago Walking Bar Tour. Topics range from speakeasies, to conspiracy theories, and more as we answer your best Bar Tour questions!
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
The Hottest Restaurants in Chicago Right Now, November 2019
More often than not, tipsters, readers, friends, and family of Eater have one question: Where should one eat right now? While the Eater 38 is a crucial resource covering old standbys and...
Politics | Woke Insanity
Illinois Town Tries To Release Statement On Inclusion, Chaos Ensues
The wealthy Chicago suburb of Oak Park attempted to do something simple enough for a liberal town: Update the village’s diversity statement. But as many things involving identity politics go, this simple statement caused the town some embarrassment. Mark
Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff
From the THE JAZZ SINGER to BIRD, recommended films that mark worthy syntheses of movies and jazz
Both highly collaborative art forms often play on improvisation and the music of chance.
Sports | Sports
Jose Quintana's option and the Cubs 2020 rotation
The Cubs have big decisions to make on their rotation this winter, including Jose Quintana's option and how they fill the rest of the starting staff.
Science & Technology | Tech News
Uber to launch Uber Works temp worker app Friday in Chicago
New app emerges as Uber grapples with changes that could upend the gig economy.
Politics | Leftists Are Insane
Report: Black deputy with 20 years of service forced to resign after wearing Afro wig while directing traffic
Meanwhile, as Virginia’s governor and Canada’s prime minister continue to hold their offices after multiple occasions of wearing blackface, a deputy in DeKalb County says he was forced to resign just days before retirement because he wore an Afro wig
Sports | Sports
Crumbling Cubs lose 5th straight 1-run game
The Cubs lost their fifth straight one run game after blowing another ninth inning lead to lose to the Cardinals 3-2 on Sunday.
Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Chicago
Things to do in Chicago this weekend: The Rickmobile pop-up, French bulldog ‘pawty,’ Nick Offerman, Wine Fest on the Beach
Things to do in Chicago this weekend include The Rickmobile pop-up event, a French bulldog ‘pawty,’ Nick Offerman, Wine Fest on the Beach and more.
Sports | Sports
Sloppy Mitchell Trubisky Is Bears' Fatal Flaw in Lackluster Loss to Packers
The Bears have a Super Bowl defense. They have a good offensive line. Two solid running backs. A coach who in the past has seemed to know what he's doing. They have everything except, well, maybe one vital component...
Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Chicago
The Best Things to Do in the Fall in Chicago!
Explore the best things to do in the fall in Chicago, including apple picking, pumpkin patches, corn mazes and Halloween.
Miscellaneous | Chicagoey Stuff
Carol’s Pub: Uptown’s famous late-night honky tonk tavern is back from the dead and good as ever. | Bars in Uptown, Chicago
The last time I went to Carol’s Pub—before it closed in 2016 due to tax debt—was a Friday night in the dead of winter. The place was packed from wall to wall, a
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
Where to Eat Brunch in Chicago Right Now, August 2019
Behold, the 20 hottest brunch restaurants in Chicago
Sports | Sports
Absolutely No One Could Stop These Enraged Cubs Fans From Fighting
Every good fan fight has a defining quality, and this one is no different. What we have here is not an alarming display of savagery, or swift and frightening violence, or even anything that rises to slapstick humor. What we have here is simply two women w
Music | Music
Rolling Stones make triumphant return following Jagger's reported surgery
CHICAGO - For anyone who ever doubted Mick Jagger was superhuman, the Rolling Stones’ Soldier Field show Friday would make you a believer.
Miscellaneous | Chicagoey Stuff
Chicagoans Refuse to Call These Places by Their Real Names
The more beloved the landmark, the more likely it is that Chicagoans have created their own name for it — or are stubbornly clinging to its old moniker.
Miscellaneous | Chicagoey Stuff
Bob Ross Is Making His Museum Debut in Chicago | Mental Floss
A new museum exhibit, titled 'New Age, New Age: Strategies for Survival,' is the first to feature the paintings of Bob Ross.
Music | Music
The Aquaholics - Spy Vs. Spy Official Video
Chicago's very own psycho satanic surf band has finally dropped a video. Check em out on bandcamp or facebook to order merch. Special thanks to Sharawaji Rec...
Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Chicago
The 24 best Chicago beaches
Play volleyball, catch a tan and splash in Lake Michigan all summer long at the best Chicago beaches
Miscellaneous | Chicagoey Stuff
Mahjong is experiencing a renaissance downtown | Community | Chicago Reader
It’s like Crazy Rich Asians except way less intense.
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
An Eater's Guide to Chicago - Eater Chicago
Unofficial, highly opinionated information about the Windy City
News | The News
BREAKING: Chicago Takes New Legal Action Against Jussie Smollett | Daily Wire
The City of Chicago announced on Thursday that it is filing a civil lawsuit against Jussie Smollett after the actor refused to reimburse the city for costs associated with the investigation of his alleged hate crime hoax.
News | The News
Michelle Obama's Ex-Chief Of Staff Admits She Did Try To Intervene In Smollett Investigation | Daily Wire
After evidence came to light that the former chief of staff of Michelle Obama had attempted to intervene on behalf of the Smollett family to get the investigation turned over to the FBI, the ex-aid, prominent Chicago attorney Tina Tchen, has now gone on t
Politics | Corruption
Who Is Kim Foxx? Five Things You Should Know About Chicago's Controversial Prosecutor
Tuesday morning, the Cook County State's Attorney's office announced that they'd dropped all 17 charges against "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett in an odd "plea deal," allowing Smollett to escape trial on accusations that he orchestrated a fa
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
Twenty new(ish) Chicago restaurants that prove the party ain’t over | Restaurant Review | Chicago Reader
Don’t listen to nobody nobody sent. 2018 was a good year.
News | News
Chicago police chief angry over alleged Smollett hoax
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson took it personally when detectives determined that "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett allegedly lied about being the victim of a racist and...
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Jussie Smollett is under arrest in custody of Chicago police
“Empire” actor Jussie Smollett is under arrest and in the "custody of detectives" Thursday morning, Chicago police Chief Communications Officer Anthony Guglielmi said.
News | The News
Jussie Smollett: Actor charged with felony - CNN
Disorderly conduct is a class 4 felony, the State's Attorney Office says.
News | News
Jussie Smollett Case: Clues Into Motive Behind The Attack
“Empire” actor Jussie Smollett, upset after a racist letter sent to the show's studio didn’t get a “bigger reaction,” is suspected of paying two men to attack him a week later, according to multiple sources with direct knowledge of the inve
News | News
Police Believe Jussie Smollett Attack Was Staged (Report)
Chicago police have concluded that the alleged attack on “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett was staged, according to two local media reports. The Chicago Police Department pushed back on th…
News | News
Police reject 'Empire' star Jussie Smollett's 'limited and heavily redacted' phone records
The Chicago Police Department rejected Jussie Smollett's submitted phone records because they were "heavily redacted."
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
Smoke is in the air at the Slab BBQ and the Full Slab | Restaurant Review | Chicago Reader
Two new barbecue joints shore up south-side barbecue supremacy.
Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Chicago
Learning to love Chicago with your ears | Music Feature | Chicago Reader
The Midwest Society for Acoustic Ecology believes engagement with the sonic environment can help build more sustainable communities—and it’s demonstrating with a soundwalk in the Chicago Pedway.
News | News
What is A Polar Vortex? Your Freezing Cold Questions Answered
The polar vortex has brought air so incredibly cold it may set low-temperature records. Will it ever be warm again?
Pets & Animals | Animals & Pets
‘It Takes Just Five Minutes To Save A Cat’s Life’: How To Protect Feral Cats During The Dangerous Cold Spell
The dangerously-cold temperatures plaguing Chicago this week could be deadly for many outdoor creatures, including the estimated 200,000 feral cats that live in the Chicago area.
News | The News
Chicago Police give an update on the Jussie Smollett investigation
"...continuing to broaden our search."
Miscellaneous | Chicagoey Stuff
Chicago Will Be Colder Than Mount Everest, Arctic Tomorrow
Tomorrow, Chicago will experience what could be the coldest temperature on record as the city endures colder temperatures than Mount Everest or the Arctic.
Music | Chicago Music Scene
Why won’t City Hall fight for Chicago’s homegrown music scene? | Music Feature | Chicago Reader
The Chicago Independent Venue League shouldn’t have to push back against the Live Nation handouts in the Lincoln Yards development—but the city doesn’t protect its own treasures.
News | Israel & The Jewish Community
Women’s March in Chicago Canceled Amid Accusations of Antisemitism at National Level
JNS.org – Citing limited “time, money and effort,” the Women’s March in Chicago organization has canceled its 2019 march. This...
Travel | Travel
The best places to visit in Chicago – Diana Rigg – Medium
Last weekend I headed down to Chicago with my five girlfriends. The trip was planned for a bachelorette-of-sorts as we decided to leave…
Miscellaneous | Chicagoey Stuff
Meet the table busser who’s worked at the same Wilmette pancake house for 54 years - Chicago Tribune
Profile of Othea Loggan, who is 72 and started working at Walker Bros. Pancake House in 1964. He began as a busboy. Fifty-four years later he is still there.
Politics | Politics
Wilmette girl's solo dog walk indeed shameful — we should be ashamed of this nanny state. - Chicago Tribune
John Kass: Investigation of Wilmette mom for letting her daughter walk the dog around the block is further evidence of the Nanny State's failure to our children.
News | News
Child services investigates mother for her letting 8-year-old daughter walk alone
The concerned caller had reported the child to the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services in the past for playing alone in a parking lot.
Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Chicago
Time Out Tastemakers Uncover Hidden Chicago Gems
Neighborhood bookstores, historic hotels, hidden speakeasies and more underappreciated Chicago locales to explore.
Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Chicago
Best Summer Concerts in Chicago From Festivals to Free Shows
When summer arrives in Chicago, it's easy to find a concert. Don't miss a beat with the help of our guide to festivals, outdoor gigs, free shows and more.
News | Israel/Jewish Community
After banning Jewish flag, Chicago Dyke March displays PLO flags
LGBT event in Chicago which last year banned Jewish flag displays PLO flags during this year's march, declaring march 'pro-Palestinian'.
Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Chicago
The Best Things To Do in the Summer in Chicago
Make the most of summer in Chicago with our guide to the season's best things to do, including festivals, beaches, patios and more.
Sports | Sports
Blackhawks Called In An Accountant As Emergency Goalie — And He Crushed It : The Two-Way : NPR
"The initial shock happened when I had to dress," Scott Foster said after the Blackhawks' 6-2 victory. "You just kind of black out after that."
Miscellaneous | Chicago Events
10 New Experiences in Chicago
A magic lounge, a hotel facing Wrigley Field, giant wooden trolls and a golf-theme restaurant are some of the fresh places for visitors to explore in the Chicago area this year.
Miscellaneous | Miscellaneous Chicago
Best Day Trips from Chicago to Beaches, Breweries and More
Take one of these easy, affordable day trips from Chicago to visit art museums, distilleries, breweries, restaurants and beaches
Sports | Sports
Loyola-Chicago recalls 1963 champions as it pulls off buzzer-beater win
On the 55th anniversary of Loyola-Chicago's "Game of Change," this year's squad made a memory of its own, pulling off a buzzer-beating upset of Miami in the first round of the NCAA tournament. Loyola's 98-year-old chaplain said she never had a doubt.
Miscellaneous | Miscellaneous Chicago
Michael Shannon, 'Shape of Water' villain, watches Oscars at Chicago dive bar | Chicago Sun-Times
He wore a puffy coat and sat on a barstool at the Old Town Ale House, one of his favorite Chicago hangouts.
Food & Drink | Chicago Food & Drink
Guide to dining in Chinatown -- Chicago Tribune
The Tribune's Food and Dining team ate at every Chinese restaurant in Chinatown. Here's the best of what they found.
Visual Arts | Chicago Arts
A New Exhibit Spotlights a Rarely Seen Keith Haring Mural | Chicago magazine | March 2018
The Chicago Cultural Center displays one of our city’s most impressive public artworks in March.
Music | Chicago Music
Best Record Stores in Chicago for Vinyl, CDs and More
Go crate digging at the best record stores in Chicago, where you'll find vinyl, jazz CDs, soul singles, punk cassettes and more great music
Sports | Sports
The new Yankees? High-priced Yu Darvish joins Cubs and makes World Series expectations even bigger
The Cubs' latest big-money free-agent addition and perennial World Series expectations have shown they just might be the new Yankees — and that they're capable of having that kind of success.
Miscellaneous | Miscellaneous Chicago
Sensing the City
With the Array of Things program, environmental inequity meets urban technology
Music | Music
The 15 best Chicago music venues
Catch a show at one of the best Chicago music venues, including intimate rock clubs, spacious concert halls and outdoor pavilions.
Miscellaneous | OTHER STUFF
The Biggest Uber, Lyft, and Taxi Scams -- and How to Avoid Them
Don't get taken for a ride (figuratively, anyway).
News | News
Well the weather in Chicago is frightful, but these sad tweets are so delightful
As a deep freeze settles in across the United States, people are turning to Twitter for solace and self-pity.
Miscellaneous | Fun Stuff
How to Party Like Twin Peaks on New Year's Eve
Local rockers Twin Peaks gave us party tips, hangover cures and walked us through some of their wildest New Year's Eve experiences.
News | That's News to Me
AG Madigan sues to enforce Chicago police reform; Emanuel pledges cooperation
Attorney General Lisa Madigan on Tuesday plans to announce she's going to federal court to get a judge to oversee police reform in Chicago.
News | That's News to Me
Chicago holiday weekend shootings claim 101 victims
Nearly half of the shootings during the four-day holiday weekend happened over 12 hours.
News | Israel & The Jewish Community
Opinion | I’m Glad the Dyke March Banned Jewish Stars
his weekend, at a lesbian march in Chicago, three women carrying Jewish pride flags — rainbow flags embossed with a Star of David — were kicked out of the celebration on the grounds that their flags were a “trigger.
Politics | Liberal "Tolerance"
Chicago 'Dyke March' bans Jewish pride flags: 'They made people feel unsafe' - U.S. News - Haaretz.com
Dyke March organizers removed participants waving Jewish Pride flags because they were 'triggering'
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
'Are you looking for me?' Suburban Chicago hiker tells how she survived Montana wilderness - Chicago Tribune
While many might panic or lose hope after days lost in Montana's wilderness, Madeline Connelly in a Chicago Tribune interview said she often felt at peace.