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What to Eat and Drink in Chicago This WeekChicagomag.comMake your drinks go hyperlocal—like, from a brewery set up in a spare bedroom at the home of one of your dining companions—at the Home Brew Dinner at 2 Sparrows (553 W. Diversey Pkwy., Lincoln Park, 773-234-2320). The five-course meal features … …read more Source: Chicago Restaurant … Read more

Chicago’s 606: Abandoned Railway Transforms Into Public Green SpaceThe Weather ChannelChicago’s 606: Abandoned Railway Transforms Into Public Green Space. By Jess Baker Published: Apr 7, 2014, 1:43 PM EDT weather.com. Share. Tweet. 1 / 5. The 606 is Chicago’s renovation of the Bloomingdale Trail, an old elevated railway. The new … …read more Source: Chicago … Read more

KWQC 6SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – A leading credit rating agency has called legislation to overhaul to Chicago’s pension funds a “positive development” but says it won’t solve all the city’s problems. The analysis by Moody’s Investor Service was released Monday.Pensions pose latest challenge for Chicago mayorWGEMCity To Use $15M In Federal Grants To Resurface More … Read more

MarketWatch (blog)Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel lives up to his reputation as an abrasive politician in an interview with the New Republic that’s making waves Monday. The piece’s title: “Stark Raving Rahm.” “A conversation with Emanuel is a physical experience,” reports …WashWire Daily Brief: Hillary Clinton Freezes Out Contenders, Pot Scrambles …Wall Street Journal (blog) all … Read more

Canada.comPeople view the tax and duty-free shops located past the security area as the newly-renovated International Terminal 5 is unveiled at O’Hare International Airport in Chicago. It’s the first redevelopment since Terminal 5’s construction in 1993 and …O’Hare unveils overhaul of international terminalhngnews.com all 75 news articles …read more Source: Chicago Restaurant News From Google … Read more

Emanuel: Christie is no longer the GOP’s saviorThe Hill (blog)Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel (D) says New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) probably won’t save the Republican Party. In a wide-ranging interview with the New Republic, Emanuel was asked if Christie is no longer the GOP’s “savior.” “I do. Nothing is ever … and more …read … Read more

The New RepublicEmanuel’s forceful personality is especially at odds with the surprisingly Zen atmosphere of the mayoral offices on the fifth floor of Chicago’s City Hall. The suite is sparsely populated and uncluttered; Emanuel’s personal office is spacious and airy …20 miles of new bike lanes to be installed this year: EmanuelChicago Sun-TimesReinventing mass transit … Read more

Dining Chicago (blog)So it’s no surprise I am smitten with Parts and Labor restaurant, a sentiment especially unsurprising considering my adoration for the new Logan Square burger bar’s sister spot, Boiler Room. The team that makes these two concepts tick is one I can get … and more …read more Source: Chicago Restaurant News From … Read more

Glenview gets new hamburger restaurant in Glen Town CenterChicago TribuneThis year, the Mooyah franchise aims to expand to about 100 locations, opening about five spots in the Chicago area alone, said B.D. Patel, a development agent with Mooyah. He said another Mooyah restaurant is scheduled to open up in the village of … …read more … Read more

16-year-old sophomore shot dead in ChicagoKWQC 6CHICAGO (AP) – Officials say a 16-year-old Chicago boy has been shot and killed on the city’s South Side. Chicago police and the Cook County medical examiner say Michael Flournoy was shot Saturday evening and died at the scene outside a church. and more …read more Source: Chicago Weather … Read more

CBS Local(STMW) — A man found dead near the Edens Expressway in north suburban Northbrook Saturday morning is Harvey Caplin, an elderly Glencoe man who has been missing since January, authorities confirmed early Sunday. The body was found about 10 …Body found near Edens tentatively identified as missing Glencoe manChicago Tribune all 16 news articles … Read more

WGNtv.comWe are honored to again welcome to our 34th annual Fermilab/WGN Tornado/Severe Storms seminars Chicago-native Dr. Russell Schneider, Director of the National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center. Charged with the responsibility of monitoring …Central, Southern Illinois Ripe for Severe WeatherComcast SportsNet Chicago all 669 news articles …read more Source: Chicago Weather News From Google      … Read more

Correlation between weather and homicide rates unclearBaltimore SunChicago police Superintendent Garry McCarthy said the drop in violence had more to do with his police force’s gang-monitoring operations over the past year and a half than the winter weather. “Well, it hasn’t been winter for the last year and a half … and more …read more … Read more

Jump, gawk, sing — the Chicago Sports Museum is now openPost-TribuneAnd now, from the man who blew up the Bartman Ball, roped the FBI into the investigation of a missing Stanley Cup puck and X-rayed baseballs to see if a decades-old World Series was rigged: Grant DePorter, CEO of Harry Caray’s Restaurant Group, brings … … Read more

How can Chicago attract more tourists?Chicago Tribune… offer more than deep-dish pizza. Chicago is a great American city. Maybe the great American city. A place where visitors from other countries can see what it’s really like to live in the United States. We may not have New York’s flash or Los … and more …read … Read more

eNews Park ForestCHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 4, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin joined by airport and airline partners unveiled today the new International Terminal 5 (T5) at Chicago O’Hare International Airport, marking the completion of a $26 …New world-class International Terminal 5 unveiled at Chicago O’HareeTurboNewsO’Hare Unveils Overhaul of International TerminalABC NewsO’Hare shows off updated … Read more

Vets Warn Dog Owners of Bacterial DiseaseComcast SportsNet ChicagoVeterinarians are warning dog owners about the rise of a bacterial disease affecting dogs and their owners as warmer weather approaches. Several vets in the Chicago area have started handing out warnings to dog owners after a recent spike in cases of a … and more …read … Read more

NBC ChicagoVeterinarians are warning dog owners about the rise of a bacterial disease affecting dogs and their owners as warmer weather approaches. Several vets in the Chicago area have started handing out warnings to dog owners after a recent spike in cases of a …Vet Warns Dog Owners About Spread Of Bacteria From Standing WaterCBS … Read more

Vet Warns Dog Owners About Spread Of Bacteria From Standing WaterCBS LocalCHICAGO (CBS) – A prominent veterinary clinic has suggested dog owners keep a close eye on their pets, and get them vaccinated against a weather-related disease that’s moving into Chicago. WBBM Newsradio’s John Cody reports Dr. Natalie Marx, …Vets Warn Dog Owners of Bacterial … Read more

Chicago Reader (blog)It’s possible that the food writers of Chicago are running out of ways to heckle Billy Dec, who serves as carnival barker and C.E.Bro of Rockit Ranch Productions. That won’t stop us from trying, but with Bottlefork, the new restaurant that rose from … …read more Source: Chicago Restaurant News From Google News … Read more

April Opening Days–Let’s Play Two!ChicagoNow (blog)It’s the Cubs home opener at Wrigley Field today, and Fermilab Severe Storms and Tornado Seminar is tomorrow. What a double-header! You can read about baseball, and Opening Day here. But it’s not always a beautiful day for a ballgame. April can be a … …read more Source: Chicago Weather … Read more

Huffington PostAccording to a statement released Tuesday by the National Weather Service — it was not, unfortunately, an April Fool’s joke — Chicago experienced its coldest four-month period on record between December 2013 and March 2014. Though meteorological …Chicago Had Its Coldest Winter On Record In Over A CenturyChicagoist all 8 news articles …read more … Read more

Dining review: Dear Chicago lovers, deep-dish wishes come true at Pizzeria DavloOmaha World-HeraldWe went straight for the Chicago-style pizza and ordered a classic pie with the restaurant’s house toppings: sausage, pepperoni, mushroom, onion and red pepper. I had some photos on my phone from a recent trip to Chicago, where my husband and I ate … Read more

The Chicago MaroonIn addition, Chicago’s weather poses a unique challenge to the Maroons. While the rest of the conference traditionally enjoys more stable and warmer weather, the Maroons will be forced to endure near-freezing temperatures one day and hotter climates … …read more Source: Chicago Weather News From Google      Zennie AbrahamZennie Abraham | Zennie … Read more

Chicago Sun-TimesDeen’s brother, restaurant operator Bubba Hiers, decided to shut the eatery’s doors “in order to explore development options for the waterfront property on which the restaurant is located,” the reports said, quoting a statement from the Key Group …Paula Deen closes restaurant at center of harassment lawsuitChicago Tribune all 170 news articles …read more … Read more

Chicago TribuneIn an area from the center of Texas to the northeast corner of Missouri, the National Weather Service noted 34 reports of strong winds that peeled off roofs and downed power lines, and 115 reports of hail. In the St. Louis suburb of University City, 94 …Central, Southern Illinois Ripe for Severe WeatherComcast SportsNet … Read more

Emanuel under fire for proposed pension fixABC7Chicago.comTillman says Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has understated the size of the property tax increase that the mayor has proposed to stabilize two of the city’s four underfunded pension systems. “The mayor hasn’t done a very good job of selling this, to be … …read more Source: Chicago Mayor … Read more

Quinn in pickle over Emanuel property tax hike proposalChicago TribunePat Quinn finds himself in a bit of a political pickle: he’s running for re-election on a pledge to cut property taxes, but Mayor Rahm Emanuel wants to raise Chicago property taxes as part of a plan to shore up the city’s ailing government worker … … Read more

WBEZState lawmakers are now debating Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s plan to prop up city’s pension funds for laborers and municipal workers. Central to that is a proposal to raise property taxes by $50 million each year for five years, which would ultimately …Quinn mum on Emanuel pension property tax hikeChicago TribuneChicago Pension Deal Could Cost … Read more

Discovery says Wallenda’s next walk is in ChicagoWIVBWeather conditions limit Everest climbs to about a month each spring, and can delay or scuttle attempts even within that window of opportunity. Discovery is aiming for around May 11, and O’Neill estimated that organizers will have a 75 percent chance … and more …read more Source: Chicago … Read more

Chicago TribuneSPRINGFIELD — Mayor Rahm Emanuel, House Speaker Michael Madigan and Senate President John Cullerton on Wednesday tried to quickly push through a sweeping plan to raise Chicago property taxes and cut city worker retirement benefits, but hit the …New Poll Shows Potential Reelection Trouble For Rahm Emanuel In Chicago …Huffington PostQuinn quiet on mayor’s … Read more

Daily MailThe experimental chef dominated among the 11 British restaurants that made it into the top 100, of which eight are located in the capital. While Chicago’s three-Michelin star Alinea restaurant took the top spot, a record three New York eateries made it …One Irish restaurant has been named in the world’s top 100thejournal.ieRevealed: The … Read more

University of Chicago Construction Kicks Into Gear as Weather BreaksDNAinfoHYDE PARK — Construction season kicks off on the University of Chicago campus this week with the sounds of buildings going up and street closures to accommodate crews. A section of 57th Street from Cottage Grove to Maryland avenues will be closed … …read more Source: … Read more

Dinner Lab, a Data-Driven Dining Club, Expands to ChicagoDNAinfoCHICAGO — Dinner Lab, a fast-growing dining club, is setting the table for Chicago, but apparently not fast enough. The first of the club’s weekly dinners on April 10 is sold out and has a waiting list of 40. The second dinner on April 17 is also … Read more

Despite accolades Chicago chef Paul Kahan avoids spotlightChicago Daily HeraldInstead, he chooses to focus on his family and the handful of Chicago restaurants he runs with his partners — nationally known eateries like Blackbird, avec and The Publican. Advertisement. “Do I want to compete and do I want to hang out with a bunch … … Read more