Schlitz Beer, an Iconic Midwestern Pour, Runs Dry in Chicago After 177 Years. Its...
At just after five o’clock on Wednesday afternoon in a crowded dive bar in Chicago, what is believed to have been the city’s final barrel of Schlitz beer was tapped, served and emptied. The frothy send-off, held at Glunz Tavern in the city’s Old Town neighborhood, appeared to...
El-Sayed’s half sister revealed as radical professor arrested for allegedly assaulting a cop at...
Abdul El-Sayed's half sister Eman Abdelhadi was arrested on a felony charge for allegedly spitting on a trooper during anti-ICE protests in Broadview.
Birth Order Linked to 150 Health Conditions in Study of 10 Million Siblings
CHICAGO, Ill. (WOWO) — Birth order may be associated with certain health conditions, according to a massive study examining medical records involving about 10 million American siblings over two decades. Researchers from the University of Chicago and Columbia University analyzed 569 disease categories across families an
Off the beaten path: A guide to Evanston’s hidden gems
Evanston’s local faves are faves for a reason. Colectivo Coffee, Mensch’s Deli, Frida’s — they’re all certainly Northwestern staples, especially popular among students. But Evanston is a big place, far bigger than the five to 10 blocks surrounding campus. If you’re looking to get to...
The Dime Should Be Closed Forever After Fatal Lincoln Park Shooting, Alderman Says
LINCOLN PARK — Ald. Timmy Knudsen is pushing to permanently close The Dime after a fatal shooting outside the Lincoln Avenue bar last month. Knudsen (43rd) is arguing that years of violence and police incidents show the business has become a public safety threat. The ward office has filed...
This LEGENDARY West Loop Restaurant Serves Bold Small Plates That Keep Chicago Coming Back...
Open Mon-Thu 4:30PM -10:00PM | Fri-Sat 4:30PM -11:00PM | Sun 10:00AM - 2PM & 4:30PM -11:00PM. In the heart of Chicago’s West Loop, a bold New American restaurant quietly rewrote the rules of neighborhood dining. Stephanie Izard, the first female Top Chef winner, opened Girl & The Goat with...
Water reduction urged as Chicagoland reservoir nears limit ahead of more rain
The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District issued an Overflow Action Day alert, encouraging residents and business owners to reduce their water use.
Flash Flooding threat for parts of Chicagoland through Friday Night
A soggy rush hour looks quite possible before rains scatter and diminish at times during the afternoon.
Vehicle catches fire on DuSable Lake Shore Drive near Streeterville, video shows
A vehicle caught on fire Thursday evening on DuSable Lake Shore Drive near downtown Chicago, video showed.
3 injured in fiery crash in Gold Coast
CHICAGO — Police say three people are recovering in the hospital following a fiery crash on the Near North Side on Thursday night. According to Chicago police, the crash unfolded around 9 p.m. Thursday in the 1000 block of North Lake Shore Drive in Gold Coast. Officers said a blue sedan occupied by three people […]
