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Filed Under:United States / Chicago
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Archived Since:March 20, 2008

Blog Post Archive

Local Brewers Look Back At 25 Years Of Goose Island Beer

Chicago Craft Beer Week wouldn't be as huge if it weren't for the trail blazed by Goose Island, if it would exist at all. This 15-minute video shows all the brewers who trained at Goose Island and the debt Chicago craft beer owes the brewery. [ more › ]

Afternoon Box Score: Dunn Powers Sox Past Twins

Adam Dunn jacked a pair of two-run homers and went 3-for-4 at the plate to help Dylan Axelrod earn his first win of the season and give the White Sox a series win at Target Field. [ more › ]

Chef Andrew Brochu Joins The Aviary

Chef Brochu will be expanding the food offerings at the Aviary. [ more › ]

Donald Trump's Schtick Only Goes So Far In Chicago Courtroom

If admonishments in court by Judge Amy St. Eve are an indication, the short-fingered vulgarian can’t wait to get back to New York City. [ more › ]

Wednesday Afternoon Diversion: Suits That Fly

Justin Timberlake may be one of the most talented people in the world, but his suit and tie ain't got nothing on Iron Man's suit that flies. [ more › ]

Shedd, MCA Announce Outdoor Jazz Concert Series

Get cultured, sip cocktails and listen to jazz underneath the evening sky at one of two Chicago museum terraces every week this the summer. [ more › ]

10 Must-Attend Events During Chicago Craft Beer Week

Chicago Craft Beer Week kicks off Thursday with tappings, tastings and dinners all across Chicago's beer bars, taverns and restaurants. [ more › ]

Midday News Links: Police Fatally Shoot Pit Bull Attacking Teen

Police say the boy was the second person that the dog had attacked. [ more › ]

Teachers Union To File Federal Lawsuits To Stop School Closings

The Chicago Teachers Union announced Wednesday morning they planned to file civil rights lawsuits in federal court to stop Chicago Public Schools’ plan to close 54 schools. [ more › ]

Interview: Chicago Standup Drew Michael Discusses Comedy As Art

As he prepares to record his debut album this weekend, we speak with Chicago-based comedian Drew Michael about his biggest influences and devotion to comedy as an art form. [ more › ]

Illinois Man Arrested For Soliciting Prostitution While On His Honeymoon

Husband of the year nominee Mohammed Ahmed left his wife at the hotel in Orlando to allegedly meet a person he thought was a prostitute. [ more › ]

Around Town: Here Comes The Sun

It's been a long, cold, lonely winter... [ more › ]

Pencil This In: Arcade Brewery's Brew And Tweet 3.0; Rodriguez At Arie Crown Theatre

Watch movies, drink beer and talk about it online tonight. Tickets are still available to see the star of "Searching for Sugar Man" Friday. [ more › ]

The Thermals Re-Ignite On Desperate Ground

The Thermals new album sees the band speeding up the tempos and lighting various fuses as they head towards Chicago to play Lincoln Hall this week. [ more › ]

The 14 Best Bloody Marys In Chicago

Here's a selection of staff and reader picks for the best Bloody Marys in Chicago. [ more › ]

Blackhawks vs. Red Wings: It's Go Time

The two "Original Six" teams conclude a chapter in their storied rivalry with their second-round Stanley Cup Playoff series. [ more › ]

Restaurant News: Loop Chick-Fil-A Has Opening Date, Royce Closes

Today in restaurant news: Chick-fil-A has an opening date, a new distillery is coming to Logan Square and Royce (formerly Moderno) has closed for good. [ more › ]

The Siskel's Date With The '80s Series Is Totally Tubular

The month-long series at the Gene Siskel Film Center includes, like, some of the gnarliest '80s flicks. Most excellent! [ more › ]

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