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Aviary Mixologist Named Bartender Of The Year
Like his boss, Grant Achatz, in the culinary field, bartender Charles Joly is becoming a star in bartending circles.
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Like his boss, Grant Achatz, in the culinary field, bartender Charles Joly is becoming a star in bartending circles.
The principal violist of the Lyric Opera of Chicago was one of 142 people who became an American citizen today and she was part of the naturalization program, playing the Star Spangled Banner.
Pitchfork music festival, now in its eighth year, is produced by the people behind the indie-rock bastion Pitchfork Media—essentially, a music festival put on by people who frequent music festivals. Held in Union Park, a small patch of grass on Chicago's north side, a few dozen carefully selected bands are spread out over three days on three stages. The collection of pop and indie pretty accurately encompasses the music website's taste, while indie clothing retailers and a vinyl record tent represented its lifestyle.
Dennis Farina, a former Chicago police officer turned actor, has died, the Associated Press is reporting.
Ellen Shepard from the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce says the neighborhood that stages the popular Midsommarfest every year decided to develop a new festival dedicated to all things local.
Outside the Holiday Inn in Skokie Friday, hundreds lined up around the hotel and into the back parking lot for a chance to be an extra in "Transformers 4."
The most Emmy nominations, 17, went to "American Horror Story: Asylum." Close behind was "Game of Thrones" with 16 nods, while "Saturday Night Live" and the Liberace biopic "Behind the Candelabra" earned 15 nominations each.
A Bon Jovi fan who missed the rocker's concert at Soldier Field last weekend, is getting a souvenir anyway, reports WBBM's Regine Schlesinger.
Most people might not expect a surf shop in Chicago on the shores of Lake Michigan.
Def Jam rapper Lil Reese was arrested and charged with cannabis possession Saturday, marking his third arrest since April.
You don't need to be in Grant Park to get in on Lollapalooza! Get your festival started early at Metro! Queens of The Stone Age are back, and will perform Aug. 1 in a special WXRT pre-Lollapalooza show at Metro.
Justin Bieber's problems in Chicago just don't stop.
The 33rd annual Taste of Chicago got off to a hot and muggy start on Wednesday, but city officials were hoping some new attractions would help the summer festival become profitable again.
Dunton Avenue in Arlington Heights was awash in red, white, and blue; as families lined the street to cheer veterans, bands, and – sometimes – politicians marching in the village's parade.
Henyard wasn't in the office a day after a report revealed the village is more than $3.5 million in the red, and village employees wouldn't say when she will be.
Organizers are hoping to tap into new audiences by inviting content creators on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and X to this month's DNC.
These alarm from the Anti-Defamation League is another challenge to pro-Palestinian protest organizers, who have faced a legal battle with the City of Chicago to get permits to protest near the convention.
Former President Donald Trump proposed three debates against Democratic nominee Kamala Harris on three different networks.
The governor said Sheriff Jack Campbell "failed to explain how he ended up hiring this deputy sheriff" who shot and killed Massey.
Thieves targeted Kias and Hyundais because some models do not have engine immobilizers—technology that has historically been standard in other vehicles.
An alderman wants to get a new home repair grant program to help homeowners who live near where the DNC is being held.
Starting Sunday, customers can bring a used denim item — any brand, in any condition — to a Target store and trade it in for a coupon worth 20% off a new denim purchase.
Experts say insurance companies are paying close attention, and the average person should be doing so too.
The hike was fueled mainly by the company's Safety Modernization Program to replace nearly 2,000 miles of dangerous, old, deteriorating natural gas pipes.
Posts shared online have urged other attendees of both the festival itself and afterparties to get checked out.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation is launching a new initiative, the Parents' Network, to support parents whose children have been victimized by harmful online content, from social media bullying to suicide ideation.
Medical professionals warn of young people drinking excessively and using drugs, necessitating hospital visits.
Iowa now bans most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy. Across the country, four states ban abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy, and 14 states have near-total bans at all stages of pregnancy.
Amid a widening listeria outbreak, Boar's Head is recalling all of its liverwurst products sold nationwide, as well as some deli meats.
The guidebook goes well beyond the city's 77 official community areas—highlighting neighborhoods on a more granular level.
Starting Sunday, customers can bring a used denim item — any brand, in any condition — to a Target store and trade it in for a coupon worth 20% off a new denim purchase.
The way things had been going, owner Alfio Sciacca was not sure Amici would make it a year. Now, everything has changed.
Bally's took possession of the River West property July 5.
The plant, which was indefinitely idled in February 2023, is expected to reopen next year.
Authorities say two suspected extremists believed to be tied to ISIS appeared to be planning an attack on an event in the Vienna area.
They said taking part in a Chappell Roan show was, to say the least, far from something ordinary.
Massachusetts-based rock band Aerosmith has announced that they're retiring from touring and cancelling their farewell tour due to lead singer Steven Tyler's vocal injury.
Justin Timberlake's license was suspended Friday, as the singer pleaded not guilty to driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
Magnum will start at an as-yet-unspecified date in the fall.
A video released by the state emergency service of Ukraine shows rescue crews clearing debris at a house near Kyiv. They say a downed Russian weapon fell on it.
In Spain, the sun forced both locals and tourists to seek refuge in the available shade. While temperatures also topped 100 degrees in Italy.
Thousands of people joined relatives of hostages to gather to protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the way he has handled the war against Hamas.
They're protesting the lack of worker protections against the unregulated use of artificial intelligence.
Politico first reported receiving internal campaign research documents from an anonymous sender.
Saturday events also included Ellen DeGeneres' sold-out last standup and a Metallica show at Soldier Field.
He was treated by fire crews who arrived on the scene. He was taken to Mt. Sinai, where he died.
A preliminary investigation indicated that the pedestrian attempted to cross the lanes of traffic and was struck by a passing vehicle, which remained at the scene.
In his first interview since withdrawing from the race, the president reflects on his decision to end his bid for reelection; and what he says is the importance of defeating Trump to protect democracy.
A dry west/northwest wind flow of 5-15 mph will keep humidity levels low.
CBS News Chicago obtained a 22-page document, but the majority of the document was blacked out with redactions.
An alderman wants to get a new home repair grant program to help homeowners who live near where the DNC is being held.
Grayson told his superiors he was about to terminate the pursuit. But he did not stop.
Former Secret Service agent McCarthy said security for both conventions is now even under more scrutiny since the assassination attempt on former President Trump.
The department has now confirmed they will be providing emergency medical support both inside the secure perimeter that will be going up around the United Center.
The Chicago Cubs beat the crosstown White Sox 3-1 on Saturday night to complete a two-game sweep.
Caleb Williams showed signs of promise in the No. 1 draft pick's preseason debut.
A goal from forward Mallory Swanson in the 57th minute clinched the gold medal for Team USA.
Ian Happ homered leading off the game, Cody Bellinger connected and the Cubs went deep four times before hanging on to beat the White Sox.
The game on Monday, Aug. 8, 1988, did not actually wind up being the first official night game—as it got rained out. But it was still a historic day.
Uvalde city officials released a massive trove of audio and video recordings connected to the May 2022 shooting at Robb Elementary School after a legal fight.
Gloria Gastelum, 54, and her son, German Vargas, 22, were charged with felony drug charges.
More than five weeks have passed since hotel workers allegedly pinned down D'Vontaye Mitchell outside the Hyatt Regency Milwaukee.
Police believe a third shooting in the same 24-hour period was an accidental self-inflicted shooting.
Police said the teens blocked the road in front of a woman, and surrounded her car when she came to a stop.