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The Near North Chicago neighborhood has 25,000 new residents occupying 10,000 new housing units built since 2000. Along with them have come offices, hotels, eateries, clubs, art galleries and shops. The central location makes whatever isn't there an easy walk or cab ride away. Read more about River North, Chicago
The Near North Chicago neighborhood has 25,000 new residents occupying 10,000 new housing units built since 2000. Along with them have come offices, hotels, eateries, clubs, art galleries and shops. The central location makes whatever isn't there an easy walk or cab ride away. Read more about River North, Chicago
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May 20: The Dec and Centro in River North May 22: El Hefe Super Macho Taqueria in River North May 24: Replay in Boystown May or June: Three Dots and a Dash in River North Early June: Endgrain in Roscoe Village, Tre Soldi in Streeterville July:...
Tags: Wicker Park, Boystown (Chicago, Illinois)
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A newbie's guide to Chicago Craft Beer Week
RedEyeHow much does Chicago love its beer? Our craft beer week is 11 days long, if that's any indication. The fourth annual Chicago Craft Beer Week (May 16-26) is busier than past years, with 21 new breweries joining the lineup of tastings, tap takeovers and $4...Tags: West Loop, Bleep (euphemism), Bacon, Distilling and Brewing Industry, Wicker Park
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west77 makeover goes in right direction
The Oakwood sign on the roof is gone, but many people still associate that name with the building at 77 W. Huron Street, near the intersection of Clark Street in Chicago. Now called west77 Apartments, the 25-story tower has been transformed from a...
Tags: Physical Fitness and Exercise, Lobbying, Restaurant and Catering Industry, Politics, Chicago Restaurants
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Financial data startup YCharts raises $3.8M in latest funding
Tribune reporterFinancial data startup YCharts has raised $3.875 million in its third round of funding as it makes an aggressive play for institutional customers. The company, which is based in Chicago and New York, has now raised a total of $8.625 million. It last...Tags: Tribune Company, Economy, Business and Finance, New Products, Reed Elsevier, Morningstar Incorporated
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Fool me once ...
Two words scare the pants off Chicago aldermen: parking meters. The City Council's 40-5 vote in December 2008 to allow a private company to take over the city's meters stands as one of the dumbest and most despised decisions in the council's history....
Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Gold Coast, Local Government, Elections, Rahm Emanuel
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Where to celebrate Cinco de Derby
Every few years, the stars align and two of the biggest spring party holidays, Cinco de Mayo and the Kentucky Derby, fall on the same weekend. It's possible to squeeze in both festivities if you plan ahead. Check out these five spots offering special...
Tags: Whole Foods Market, Equestrian, Cinco de Mayo, Kentucky Derby, Churchill Downs
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'World's 50 Best' drops Alinea to 15th; El Celler de Can Roca is numero uno
Tribune criticFor the first time in three years, there’s a new restaurant on top of the world. In a mild upset, El Celler de Can Roca, in Girona, Spain, took top honors at Restaurant Magazine’s annual “World’s 50 Best Restaurants" awards...Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, Restaurants, Alinea, Dining and Drinking, Chicago Restaurants
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Sighting: Lady Gaga works out at Reform Chicago Pilates studio
Lady Gaga is back on her feet, a pilates studio owner says. The "Poker Face" singer — who has been photographed getting around in a wheelchair since canceling her world tour in February to undergo hip surgery — worked out April 11 at...
Tags: Physical Fitness and Exercise, Gold Coast, Ron Perlman, Chicago Fire (tv program), Television Industry
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Chicago ready to roll out bike-sharing
Hundreds of three-speed bikes painted "Chicago blue" will hit the streets in June when the city debuts a bicycle-sharing rental program that originally was set to launch last summer, officials are expected to announce Thursday. Operating under the...Tags: Trips and Vacations, Metra, Chicago Transit Authority, Rahm Emanuel, Travel
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A tender look at Cuba in Chaves and Davis' 'Havana Blue'
Last October, choreographer Frank Chaves and jazz trumpeter Orbert Davis traveled to Cuba to research a suite they hoped to create together. By immersing themselves in the movement and music of the island nation, they sought to bring something of the...
Tags: Dance, Music, Entertainment, Entertainment Events, Arts and Culture
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Ex-Sox slugger Frank Thomas lists two homes
Retired White Sox slugger Frank Thomas has listed two houses, one in Libertyville and the other outside Las Vegas, asking for a combined $4.45 million. Thomas, 44, known as "The Big Hurt," played his final game in 2008 and retired in 2010. He now...
Tags: Oak Brook, Gold Coast, Chicago White Sox, Arts and Culture, Design and Engineering
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'Havana Blue': Finding inspiration in Cuba
As Afro-Cuban rhythms pulse on the sound system, the couples intertwine on the dance floor, swaying gently to the music. “With feeling!” implores choreographer Frank Chaves. “Make sure you're really touching bodies here … make...
Tags: Entertainment, Artists, Arts and Culture, Organized Crime, Fine Artists
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