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Extra Extra: Orange Line Service Suspended After Man Killed By Train
Service on the Orange Line was suspended between the Roosevelt and 35th Street Friday afternoon after a man was struck and killed by a train. [ more › ]
Nice weekend musts
EAT Late-Night 100 Percent Club Taverna 750 750 W. Cornelia Ave. 773-904-7466 Order $5 tapas from the special menu-including heirloom tomato bruschetta with walnut pesto and parmesan; and picatta wings with a lemon, white wine, butter...Show More Summary
Music Video Of The Day: Marina And The Diamonds 'How To Be A Heartbreaker'
Marina and the Diamonds performs Monday, May 20 at the Riviera Theatre. [ more › ]
Medical Marijuana Bill Heads To Quinn's Desk After Senate Approval
The bill’s chief sponsor said the bill would provide relief for thousands of patients who want to use marijuana to treat the pain caused by their ailments, while also being one of the strictest medical marijuana programs in the country. [ more › ]
Afternoon Box Score: Mets Outlast Cubs
Matt Harvey continued to impress and Edwin Jackson's was unable to right his struggles as the Mets won the first of a three game series at Wrigley Field. [ more › ]
Chicagoist's Beer Of The Week: Tyranena's Scurvy IPA With Orange Peel
Tyranena Brewing Co.'s summer seasonal is back and it's just as delicious as ever. [ more › ]
Surfer Blood Quickens Their Pulse
Surfer Blood always seemed a bit slight to us. Nice, but slight. That changes with their new album Pythons. [ more › ]
How To Prepare For The Red Line South Branch Reconstruction
It’s almost here. We’re two days away from Chicago Transit Authority’s five-month reconstruction project of the Red Line's south branch. [ more › ]
Friday Afternoon Diversion: Turbonegro Gives Us Worms
Turbonegro are not the most politically correct of bands. Wait, that's a massive understatement. [ more › ]
Indiana Steak 'N Shake Waitress Gets $446 Tip
"I didn't think I was worth $400 but, you know, she feels I am," waitress CeCe Bruce said. [ more › ]
Chicago Honey Co-op Classes Start Soon
Ready to get your skep on? It’s time to register for one of the Chicago Honey Co-op’s upcoming beekeeping classes. [ more › ]
Cat-chicken band coming to Chicago
Chicago is welcoming cats back to the stage. Not Broadway "Cats." Literally, cats. Chicago-based "The Amazing Acro-Cats," one of four traveling domesticated cat shows in the nation, is set to play four shows June 6 through June 9 atShow More Summary
Chicago getting more ice cream--soon
Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream is opening its first Chicago shop this August in Lakeview's Southport Corridor. Located at 3404 N. Southport Ave., the shop will have seating for about 25 and standing room inside, along with outdoor seating in front and on the side of the long, narrow space. Show More Summary
Get 'All Funned Up' With Super Happy Fun Club
With roots in Lucky Boy's Confusion and Treaty Of Paris, saying this is a Chicago "super group" might be a stretch but if you're looking for a solid display of our city's pop punk sound, look no further. [ more › ]
Midday News Links: Former Maine West Soccer Coach Charged In Hazing Of Players
Former Maine West soccer coach Michael Divincenzo was formally charged with three counts of misdemeanor battery, one count of hazing and four counts of failure to report abuse related to the school's hazing scandal. [ more › ]
5 Places To Take Your Yoga Poses Outdoors
As the weather heats up, so does the outdoor yoga circuit. We’ve rounded up some classes and events that take place outside (many for free!) for you to enjoy and expand your practice. [ more › ]
Letherbee Distillers Releases New 'Vernal' Gin
Their new spring release is being featured at a launch party at Scofflaw on Monday night. [ more › ]
Former Groupon CEO Recording Album Of 'Motivational Business Music'
On Thursday, Mason peeked out of wherever he’s been hiding to let people know he’s been enjoying his funemployment and has many irons in the fire. [ more › ]
Matter Dance Company Presents Spectrum
Spectrum, the seventh full-length concert presented by Matter Dance Company, opens May 30th at Stage 773. Spectrum is appropriately titled, as it features a variety of dance styles, from tap to hip-hop to contemporary to modern. The concert includes...
Theater [ more › ]- Mayor Rahm Emanuel
- Museum of Contemporary Art
- Jesse Jackson Jr.
- Cook County
- Supreme Court
- Windy City
- Chicago Public Schools
- Chicago Teachers Union
- Roger Ebert
- South Side
- Puerto Rican
- Meet Vera Stark
- Columbia College
- Red Line
- Wrigley Field
- International Space Station
- Lincoln Square
- Secretary of State
- Craft Beer Week
- Grand Opening
