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Chicago restaurants invite you to celebrate their milestones

Most restaurants close within a year of opening, so these celebrations of five years and more are noteworthy. (44 views)... More...

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Posted 14 hours ago

Close to 2,000 patriots march against the war: Chicago Media doesn't report it.

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you know the drill. (88 views)... More...

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Posted 14 hours ago

Get out of your Sunday brunch rut, Chicago!

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Skip the same old eggs and sausage, and check out this out-of-the-ordinary Ethiopian brunch buffet. (62 views)... More...

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Posted 15 hours ago

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What should you expect during a body scan at O'Hare International Airport

On Monday, O'Hare International Airport became one of the first airports in the U.S. to begin full body scanning of air travelers. The scan machines are a major step for the Transportation Safety Administration's effort to prevent terrorists seeking to target airports and airliners.

Great News: O'Hare Tumbles in Rankings

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According to a study, O'Hare is considerably less busy, dropping 8.8% in total passengers in the past year. (66 views)... More...

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Posted 17 hours ago

Walking is the New Drawing

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At sunrise (6:45am) on Saturday, performance artist Stan Shellabarger will start walking east on Chicago Avenue from the street's terminal point in Melrose Park, hoping to end up at the lake at the sun's transit at 12:58pm, when the sun will be directly overhead. (38 views)... More...

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Posted 17 hours ago

ScienceRide, Northwestern's Version of Cash Cab, Is Ultimate Science Pop Quiz

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This winter, SafeRide, Northwestern University's after-hours shuttle service, became "ScienceRide," an in-motion science quiz show for unsuspecting students. (54 views)... More...

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Posted 18 hours ago

Deputy Coroner arrested for DUI--and throws a fit

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When Will County Deputy Coroner Eryn Gray was arrested on a DUI charge, she launched into her best "You better recognize!" rant, resisting arrest and refusing to be fingerprinted. A coroner being picked up for drunk driving. Gotta love the symmetry. (55 views)... More...

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Posted 19 hours ago

Chicago's Latino Street Vendors Look for Justice

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Latino street vendors band together for better working conditions and to fight for the legalization of selling prepared warm food. (88 views)... More...

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Posted 19 hours ago

What's the most inviting street in Chicago?

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This week, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood called for a national transportation policy that includes pedestrians and bicyclists, transit riders, and people of all ages and abilities ... which begs the question: What is Chicago's most inclusive street? (98 views)... More...