Chicago native Ray Lipowski will be performing on this week’s episode

of “Martin Lawrence Presents 1st Amendment Standup” on Starz.

A loophole allows some group homes to operate in Illinois without adhering to state standards or monitoring, though they care for a fragile mental health population.

Check out these fests, restaurants, bars and events before it’s too late.

Search for loved ones and browse pictures of more than 9,500 headstones photographed by the Cook County Sherrif's Office in the wake of the tragedy at Burr Oak.

Authorities say they've found more discarded burial vaults at a Chicago-area cemetery where workers allegedly dug up bodies and dumped them in order to resell plots.

Unlike last year, the show is shortened to the normal two days of Saturday and Sunday. Last year the show ran Friday through Sunday.

El Circo Cheapo Cabaret, Superhero and Supervillin Bike Ride Benefit and Parties, Pre-lolla parties, loft party, critical mass, and more

On Aug 20th at 6pm, Banana Republic (on Michigan Ave) will be hosting an amazing event for only $25!

Every Wednesday and Friday, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., More (1 E. Delaware) hosts
"cupcake happy hour," when guests can sample free "moresels" of new or

Bicyclists, inline skaters, runners and strollers will have the boulevards to themselves in five West Side NCP neighborhoods from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

With the Bears scheduled to kick off training camp with a practice tomorrow, here are some important aspects to keep an eye on.

The Bears start training camp tomorrow, and there's already drama brewing over the team's new quarterback, Jay Cutler. Is he a baby? A whiner? A brat?

Photographer George Aye turned his camera on the audience as well as the bands at the Pitchfork Music Festival.

Almost $5 million in federal stimulus funds will be used by the Chicago police to increase security and protect against terrorist attacks on the CTA.

How has the city been doing at using TIF dollars to build truly affordable housing? Not so good.

Steeterville now awaits IDOT's decision on the Children's Memorial rooftop helipad.

To celebrate thier 10th birthday, Bin 36 is providing 10 specials over the next 10 months. For August the special is $5 Sangria!

The National Council of La Raza (NCLR) held its 2009 NCLR Annual Conference this past week, from July 24-28.

A loophole in state law allows group homes to care for fragile, mentally ill residents without state regulation or supervision.

Chicago area natives, Plain White T's will be downtown at the historic Palmer House hotel on Friday, August 28th as headliners for the charity event, Lake Effect.

Soldiers from the Illinois National Guard's Delta Company, based in Woodstock, return after yearlong deployment that took its toll.

News veteren Charlie Meyerson is leaving the Chicago Tribune to become WGN-AM 720's news director.

More & more Chicagoans are wrestling with foreclosure as the local unemployment rate surges to 11.3%. Mortgage contract parties ask: Is this the easy way out?

Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley bridled back Police Superindent Jody Weis's "hot pursuit" police use of deadly force policy.

Rooftop gardens are great, but how much food, realistically, can a restaurant in Chicago's climate grow?

The annual Printers' Ball is Friday and will also be the venue for the monthly Gapers Block meet up. There will also be readings, music and free beer.

Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) is angry that the conservative Blue Dogs are dominating health care negotiations, and she’s blaming their breeder — Rahm Emanuel.

Ethical flags are raised by an encounter at a swap meet.

Tonight at 5:30pm at Rebar (401 N. Wabash)

$25

Celebrate the grand opening of Red Mango in Lakeview on Saturday, August 8 from 4-7 pm with a free small original yogurt with one topping.

More information about Alderman Laurino's proposed Green Food Resolution...

This Thursday you'll see a swarm of rubber ducks floating along the Chicago River - click here to find out why.