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  • Bacteria study may change how urinary tract infections are diagnosed

    Chicagoland - chicagotribune.com
    16 May 2012 | 12:00 am
    For years, doctors have believed that urine is germ-free, so examining it for bacteria has been the standard procedure for diagnosing various maladies, including urinary tract infections.

  • Girl, 11, dies after pulled from Bolingbrook pond

    Chicago Sun-Times
    16 May 2012 | 1:24 pm
    Jordan Oliver was the baby of her family, a friendly girl who played on a traveling basketball team and loved to be outside. Jordan, 11, died Tuesday night after slipping underwater in a pond near Pioneer Elementary School.

  • Live on the Barber Shop Show: The economics and politics of motherhood

    News and Information From the Chicago Reporter
    The Chicago Reporter
    11 May 2012 | 11:21 am
    Catch Editor and Interim Publisher Kimbriell Kelly live on air at noon today on the Barber Shop Show. Tune in to Vocalo 89.5 or listen online. Have something to add to the discussion? Call in. (888) 635-1112.In this episode of the Barber Shop Show, we delve into the economics and politics of motherhood.We’ll take at look at recent developments in policies affecting moms and families in our state and throughout the U.S.We are joined at the shop by Sylvia Ewing and Coya Paz. Ewing is a non-profit executive, award-winning journalist, a meditation teacher and a mom. Paz, who likes to be called…

  • Protesters Removed From Downtown Bank

    NBC Chicago - Top Stories
    MICHELLE RELERFORD and CHARLIE WOJCIECHOWSKI
    16 May 2012 | 1:24 pm
    Demonstrators carried couches and chairs into the bank demanding a moratorium on foreclosures.Photo Credit: Charlie Wojciechowski

  • Guardian Angels Stabbed on Red Line

    msnbc.com: Chicago, IL
    16 May 2012 | 1:49 pm
    The group had tried stopping an attack on the CTA.
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  • Bacteria study may change how urinary tract infections are diagnosed

    16 May 2012 | 12:00 am
    For years, doctors have believed that urine is germ-free, so examining it for bacteria has been the standard procedure for diagnosing various maladies, including urinary tract infections.

  • Chicagoans like Emanuel's job performance, though not overwhelmingly

    15 May 2012 | 6:59 am
    Poll shows 52% approval overall, but less among blacks, women and those with low incomesChicagoans generally approve of Mayor Rahm Emanuel's job performance but are taking a wait-and-see attitude on whether he's making the city a better place to live, a new Tribune/WGN-TV poll shows.

  • Newlywed stabbed to death in her wedding dress

    15 May 2012 | 12:00 am
    26-year-old victim found in bathtub of Burbank apartmentThe last time her family saw Estrella Carrera, she had just gotten married to the father of her youngest child.

  • No retrial in Lake County rape case

    15 May 2012 | 12:00 am
    Chicago man served 20 years until DNA got him out on bond, was facing retrial in '86 caseLake County prosecutors say they do not plan to retry Bennie Starks on rape charges from 1986, apparently scuttling yet another in a string of cases undermined by DNA evidence, according to defense lawyers who received the news Monday.

  • DUI law too vague, lawyer tells appeals court

    15 May 2012 | 12:00 am
    Justices consider case of Aurora woman convicted of killing 5 in crashAn Aurora woman convicted of killing five teens in a drunken-driving accident should get a new sentencing hearing because of vague language in Illinois DUI laws, her attorney told an Appellate Court panel Monday.
 
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  • Girl, 11, dies after pulled from Bolingbrook pond

    16 May 2012 | 1:24 pm
    Jordan Oliver was the baby of her family, a friendly girl who played on a traveling basketball team and loved to be outside. Jordan, 11, died Tuesday night after slipping underwater in a pond near Pioneer Elementary School.

  • Protesters march against police on South Side

    16 May 2012 | 10:45 am
    Police in riot gear lined a South Side police station Tuesday night when at least 100 protesters — many in the city for the NATO Summit — chanted anti-police sentiments and disobeyed police orders. The protesters ­— many dressed in all black with black bandannas covering their faces — had marched about three miles to protest alleged global police oppression. The group started about 6:40 p.m. at Halsted and 50th Place and marched to the Deering District police station AT 32nd and Halsted. Many South Side residents left their porches to join the group. “This is a solidarity march for…

  • Top cop: Neighborhoods also will have more police during NATO

    16 May 2012 | 10:45 am
    Despite extraordinary police resources devoted to the NATO Summit, Chicago neighborhoods will get a 15 percent increase in police protection this weekend, thanks to 12-hour shifts and the decision to cancel days off, Police Supt. Garry McCarthy said Tuesday.

  • 4 Guardian Angels stabbed at CTA Red Line stop during robbery

    16 May 2012 | 10:13 am
    Police are looking for two men who attempted to rob a CTA rider at a Red Line stop and then injured four Guardian Angels who tried to intervene. The incident happened about 11:13 p.m. on the platform of the Clark and Division Red Line stop.

  • 4 Guardian Angels stabbed at CTA Red Line stop during robbery

    16 May 2012 | 10:13 am
    Police are looking for two men who attempted to rob a CTA rider at a Red Line stop and then injured four Guardian Angels who tried to intervene. The incident happened about 11:13 p.m. on the platform of the Clark and Division Red Line stop.
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  • Live on the Barber Shop Show: The economics and politics of motherhood

    The Chicago Reporter
    11 May 2012 | 11:21 am
    Catch Editor and Interim Publisher Kimbriell Kelly live on air at noon today on the Barber Shop Show. Tune in to Vocalo 89.5 or listen online. Have something to add to the discussion? Call in. (888) 635-1112.In this episode of the Barber Shop Show, we delve into the economics and politics of motherhood.We’ll take at look at recent developments in policies affecting moms and families in our state and throughout the U.S.We are joined at the shop by Sylvia Ewing and Coya Paz. Ewing is a non-profit executive, award-winning journalist, a meditation teacher and a mom. Paz, who likes to be called…

  • Keeping vigil against violence

    10 May 2012 | 2:23 pm
    Johnny Vargas didn’t stand out in the crowd of neighborhood youth sitting on the stoop of a worker’s cottage in Little Village on the cool evening in mid-March until he hit the pavement.Vargas and the group of young people he carelessly hung out with had no idea that that a gunman would appear out of nowhere and open fire. And they never imagined that the night would end with the 19-year-old being dragged inside a neighbor’s house where he would die on a blood soaked sofa.With the number of gun homicides climbing in the packed, working-class enclave on Chicago’s Southwest Side, it…

  • Live on the Barber Shop Show: Abusing the Badge

    The Chicago Reporter
    4 May 2012 | 11:42 am
    Did you miss Editor and Interim Publisher Kimbriell Kelly on the Barber Shop Show? Listen online.bss 76.mp3This episode of the Barber Shop Show is straight out of the current issue of The Chicago Reporter.The Reporter's Angela Caputo analyzed the outcome of misconduct lawsuits filed against the Chicago Police Department. The Reporter found that about a quarter of the damages CPD paid out were for cases involving “repeaters”—officers named in more than one misconduct suit. The Reporter also found that the majority of this small but costly group of officers—about 80%—are still on the…

  • Unit 5 Investigative Team looks into “repeater” cops exposed by The Chicago Reporter

    1 May 2012 | 3:26 pm
    Why does a small group of officers who have cost the City of Chicago millions in police misconduct lawsuits remain on the force with few signs of discipline? Watch the Unit 5 Investigative Team’s look into “repeater” cops exposed by The Chicago Reporter in our latest investigation, "Abusing the Badge." View more videos at: http://nbcchicago.com.

  • Reporter News: May/June 2012

    The Chicago Reporter
    1 May 2012 | 8:00 am
    The Chicago Reporter has won the Society of Professional Journalists’ 2011 Sigma Delta Chi Awards for journalism, a long-standing and prestigious national award, for its work that revealed the way public housing residents are being kicked out by the Chicago Housing Authority’s One Strike policy. Named for the award are Reporter Angela Caputo and Editor Kimbriell Kelly.The story, “One and Done” [September/October 2011], found that from 2005 to 2010, the CHA opened 1,390 eviction cases based on a single arrest—even when the crime was committed by their children, anyone else living in…
 
 
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  • Federalist Society honors Elder Dallin H. Oaks, JD’57

    Sarah Galer
    15 May 2012 | 2:10 pm
    “If you only do in the legal profession what you get paid for, you will miss some of your choicest opportunities,” said Elder Dallin H. Oaks, JD’57, a distinguished Mormon leader, to a group of University of Chicago law students. The students had gathered at the Law School on May 3 to present Oaks with the Federalist Society’s 2012 Lee Lieberman Otis Award for Distinguished Service to honor his years of dedicated...

  • Scholars, scientists explore cosmos and culture at Adler Planetarium event

    Greg Borzo
    15 May 2012 | 11:50 am
    Anthropologist George Murdock once conducted a cross-cultural survey of more than a thousand societies, which revealed a list of “cultural universals”—things that are found in every society. In addition to brewing alcoholic beverages, body adornment and sexual taboos, the list included a creation story, or an explanation of where we came from. In other words, a cosmology. Those are the same universals addressed by cultural activities, such as art, music,...

  • UChicago to webcast events from May 18-20 comics conference

    Susie Allen
    15 May 2012 | 9:23 am
    UChicago will provide live webcasts for a number of events from “Comics: Philosophy & Practice,” a conference on May 18-20 that will bring together 17 world-renowned cartoonists to discuss the past and future of graphic narrative. [view:story=block_1] The free webcasts will be available via UChicago Live on...

  • Bertram Cohler, psychologist and esteemed teacher, 1938-2012

    William Harms
    14 May 2012 | 10:54 am
    Bertram Cohler, a UChicago psychologist and celebrated teacher who was an expert on family life and transitions, died May 9. Cohler, 73, was the William Rainey Harper Professor in the College. Cohler’s primary appointment was in Comparative Human Development, with joint appointments held in Psychology, Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience, and the College. He was a mainstay of the Self, Culture and Society Core sequence, which he co-chaired for many...

  • Harris School, Economics graduate students organize conference on early childhood

    Sarah Galer
    11 May 2012 | 2:40 pm
    On April 20 and 21, leading thinkers on early childhood development gathered at the University of Chicago to discuss a wide range of current research and its global implications, a culmination of two years of work by a group of driven UChicago graduate students. An inspiration for the event’s content came from a yearlong series of workshops led by Nobel laureate James Heckman, who has pioneered the economic study of...
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  • Chicago Remembers Studs Terkel On His 100th Birthday

    Adam Harrington
    16 May 2012 | 1:51 pm
    CHICAGO (CBS) — Chicago is remembering Studs Terkel Wednesday, on what would have been his 100th birthday. Terkel died at the age of 96 on Oct. 31, 2008. While he was actually a native of New York City, he became a Chicago legend as an author, broadcaster, oral historian and political activist. Those who knew Terkel say curiosity fueled his life – a characteristic reflected in the words he sought to be remembered by. “My epitaph is a simple one – curiosity did not kill this cat,” Terkel said on the occasion of his 96th birthday. Terkel, whose given name was Louis Terkel, was…

  • Don’t Expect Bulls To Amnesty Boozer

    Sam Zuba
    16 May 2012 | 1:15 pm
    (WSCR) When the Bulls missed out on key free agents LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh during the free agency frenzy of 2010, the team had no choice but to offer big money to Carlos Boozer. Boozer agreed to a five-year deal worth $80 million. Two years into that deal, fans are calling for the Bulls to use the amnesty clause on Boozer’s contract, which would allow them to pay the remaining money on the contract without that money affecting the salary cap. Bulls general manager Gar Forman told The Mully and Hanley Show that he expects Boozer to remain on the team. “I think…

  • Wisch: Trading Sean Marshall Was A Mistake

    Adam Hoge
    16 May 2012 | 1:11 pm
    By Dave Wischnowsky – (CBS) Last season, after a frustrating loss in the early stages of what turned out to be a sadsack 71-91 campaign, Cubs pitcher Carlos Zambrano uttered a postgame malaprop that couldn’t have been more apropos. “We stinks.” This year, the team’s bullpen could adopt that motto. On Tuesday afternoon in St. Louis, the North Siders dropped another game because the back end of their pitching staff failed them in the late innings. Once again. This time, it was a collective flop as Kerry Wood walked two and blew a one-run lead in the seventh inning. James Russell –…

  • Cooler Temperatures For The Day, But Trend Won’t Last

    Adam Harrington
    16 May 2012 | 12:32 pm
    CHICAGO (CBS) — The Cubs are at home Wednesday night, and if you’re going to the game, you had best not forget your jacket. The summerlike temperatures from Tuesday are long-gone, and for the game against the Philadelphia Phillies, at 7:05 p.m., the temperature will only be in the middle 50s as a breeze blows over the cooler waters of Lake Michigan. As of 11:20 a.m., the temperature was 57 in Kenosha, 58 in Waukegan, Evanston and Gary, Ind., and 59 in LaPorte, Ind. But away from the lake shore, the temperature climbed to 71 in Peru and 69 in Kankakee. But for most of the area, high…

  • Wade Upset Over Pacers Celebration, Forgets Heat’s Ridiculous Celebration In 2010

    Sam Zuba
    16 May 2012 | 12:09 pm
    (WSCR) After the Pacers defeated the Heat in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, the Pacers erupted in a postgame celebration on the court. The premature celebration after winning a simple playoff game didn’t sit well with Dwyane Wade. “I heard they wanted to be like the Dallas Mavericks, in a sense,” Wade told reporters after the game. “I saw their little celebration at the end of that game. I don’t know if they didn’t expect to win, but every night we go out on the court, we expect to win. “They say their identity, they say they want to be like Dallas. So they…
 
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  • Summer Internships Available for DePaul Grad/Undergrad Students

    Wicker-Park-Bucktown
    16 May 2012 | 10:53 am
    If you're an Undergrad or Graduate Student at DePaul University who is majoring in Advertising/Marketing/Media/Communications, we may just have an internship available for you. Contact us for... (Like this story? Click the headline to vote it up on WindyCitizen.com)

  • 2 Farmers Markets to Open in Wicker Park This Summer

    Wicker-Park-Bucktown
    16 May 2012 | 10:49 am
    Wicker Park will be hosting 2 Farmers Markets this Summer. The first will open June 3rd in Wicker Park proper at 1425 N. Damen. The second ... Fruit.jpg ... (Like this story? Click the headline to vote it up on WindyCitizen.com)

  • Amazing historic photos of Wrigley Field

    redeyesportsguy
    16 May 2012 | 9:13 am
    In 98 years, Wrigley Fied has seen a lot of history, from Babe Ruth and Jackie Robinson to Gale Sayers an George Halas, even ski jumping. And some of it has been preserved on film. ... (Like this story? Click the headline to vote it up on WindyCitizen.com)

  • Bridgeport Residents Scuffle With Protesters

    JJ
    16 May 2012 | 7:44 am
    "From Chicago to Greece, F*** the Police," demonstrators chanted var OutbrainPermaLink = 'http://www.windycitizen.com/chicago/2012/05/16/bridgeport-residents-scuffle-protesters'; var OB_raterMode ... (Like this story? Click the headline to vote it up on WindyCitizen.com)

  • Three Guardian Angels stabbed at Red Line stop

    JJ
    16 May 2012 | 7:43 am
    Three Guardian Angels were stabbed late Tuesday night as they stopped two men from robbing a CTA rider at a Red Line stop on the North Side, officials said. var... (Like this story? Click the headline to vote it up on WindyCitizen.com)
 
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  • Loyola in winner-take-all for conference championship after tough loss to Valpo

    Brendan Bond
    12 May 2012 | 5:05 pm
    After Valparaiso finally broke through in the ninth inning to beat Loyola 2-1, the Ramblers are now in a winner-take-all scenario with Valpo for the Horizon League softball title and the right to advance to the NCAA Tournament. The Ramblers’ ace, sophomore Brittany Gardner, scattered eight hits and struck out five, setting the Loyola single-season strikeout record in the process. Junior center fielder Brooke Andresen doubled home sophomore left fielder Olivia Bell in the third inning, but that was the only run Loyola could push across. Read the full recap here and check back later for a…

  • Softball on verge of NCAA Tournament bid

    Brendan Bond
    12 May 2012 | 2:45 pm
    Behind sophomore pitcher Brittany Gardner’s 14 strikeouts and five Butler errors that led to eight unearned runs, Loyola’s softball team moved one step closer to winning the Horizon League tournament. To read a full recap of the Ramblers’ 9-1 win yesterday, click here.

  • Gardner gives up no hits to Green Bay as Ramblers advance

    Brendan Bond
    10 May 2012 | 11:21 pm
    Sophomore pitcher Brittany Gardner was named Horizon League Pitcher of the Year earlier this week. With the Ramblers as the number-two seed in Horizon League Championship tournament in Valparaiso, Ind. this week, it was her chance to validate that honor. She more than validated it against Green Bay in the Ramblers’ win on Thursday, tossing her second no-hitter of the season as Loyola won 2-0. First baseman Lauren Zaworski was the offensive star for Loyola, scoring an unearned run in the second, then launching a solo home run to center in the sixth. But the spotlight shone brightest on…

  • Discourse Bulletins, May 9, 2012: Biden, Facebook, Marilyn and Munch

    William Livesley-O'Neill
    8 May 2012 | 6:46 pm
    Blogpsot/Mick RogersOne guess as to which of these two guys is more comfortable with gay marriage.Biden “absolutely comfortable” with gay marriage In an interview with Meet the Press host David Gregory, Vice President Joe Biden said he was “absolutely comfortable with the fact that men marrying men, women marrying women, and heterosexual men and women marrying another are entitled to the same exact rights, all the civil rights, all the civil liberties.” While President Barack Obama is officially against gay marriage (though the president says that his views are “evolving”), this…

  • Fail-safe predictions for this summer’s big news stories

    William Livesley-O'Neill
    8 May 2012 | 6:42 pm
    Flickr/Gage SkidmoreNothing says "regular guy" like a speech inside a black void!Because this is the only issue of The PHOENIX all summah long, there’s no way for me to know at what point between May and August you’ve picked up this paper or clicked on this link (though I’d bet you’re either sitting in front of an air conditioner or making mental calculations about the route to the nearest air conditioner). So in that spirit of temporal uncertainty, I offer these extremely safe predictions for the Long, Hot Summer of 2012 that are guaranteed to be true no matter when…
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  • Bolingbrook drowning victim, 11, remembered as ‘a sweet angel’

    16 May 2012 | 1:30 pm
    BOLINGBROOK — Jordan Oliver was the baby of her family, a friendly girl who played on a traveling basketball team and loved to be outside. Oliver, 11, died Tuesday night after slipping underwater in a pond at Indian Chase Meadows, near Pioneer Elementary School. “We’re just taking it one step at a time,” said Jordan’s father, Jamal Oliver. He stood outside his home Wednesday morning talking with his oldest daughter, Jasmine, who has just finished her first year of college. “Right now we’re trying to just deal with it,” Oliver said. “She was a very good girl. She liked to…

  • After long discussion, Kendall board keeps salaries the same

    16 May 2012 | 1:00 pm
    YORKVILLE — In the end, the Kendall County Board Tuesday made few changes to board member compensation for the next 10 years. But that didn’t stop board members from holding a long discussion on compensation Tuesday, making motions, suggesting amendments and even venting a few hard feelings. When all was said and done, the board voted to keep basic compensation for board members at $200 a month, as it has been. They also kept as it has been compensation for the board chairman at $12,000 a year, with an additional $1,200 a year for being the liquor commissioner. After much …

  • Man convicted in 2005 beating death

    15 May 2012 | 10:12 pm
    ST. CHARLES TOWNSHIP — Just one of man is left to stand trial for the September 2005 beating death of Jorge Caro. On Tuesday, a Kane County jury took less than two hours convict Juan Vargas of first degree murder for his role in the slaying. Caro, 21, was found beaten to death in the yard of a home on 600 block of North Lincoln Avenue after a resident called 911, saying there was a male lying outside of the home who appeared to be unconscious and not breathing. According to testimony given Tuesday, Caro had said he was in …

  • Ride home from school was interrupted by gunfire, crash

    15 May 2012 | 10:12 pm
    Marquita Webb grabbed a ride home after school from a friend, and found herself in a life-and-death chase with a woman unhappy with someone in the vehicle. Anieka Johnson, 34, of Aurora, is on trial at the Kane County Judicial Center, facing charges of attempted murder, aggravated battery with a firearm, aggravated discharge of a firearm within 1,000 feet of a school, and unlawful use of a weapon following the Aug. 30, 2010, incident. If convicted, she faces a 30-year prison sentence. According to Webb, now 18 but 16 at the time of the incident, there was some kind of …

  • New principal chosen for Blackberry Creek school

    15 May 2012 | 10:11 pm
    Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary students will see a new face when the doors open next year. The School Board this week approved the appointment of Andrew Gibbs, a dean of students in Central School District 301, to be principal at the Elburn school next year. Superintendent Jeff Schuler said Gibbs emerged as a candidate ready to assume the role of principal at the end of an extensive interviewing process. Gibbs will fill a vacancy created when Bill Becker accepted a position as head football coach and English teacher at West Chicago High School. Schuler said Gibbs has a vision for…
 
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    15 May 2012 | 8:06 am
    Removing Dirt Stains From Tile grout - Grout Cleaning In kitchens and baths the hard part is the tile grout cleaning, and your local contractor can get those stains out. Grout ...

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    Grout Cleaning Costs and Repair Estimating Grout cleaning removes the stains and bacteria from your tile grout lines. Grout repair, when done properly, is a long lasting ...
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  • Representing Chicago at #STC12

    Kristi Leach
    15 May 2012 | 9:26 pm
    The annual STC Summit is a time to connect with our long-distance colleagues. For Chicago attendees, this year can also be a good time to discover local tech comm talent. Chicagoland and the STC Chicago chapter will be contributing a respectable delegation to the speaker lineup. Speakers talked with me via email about their backgrounds and presentations. Chicago STC Members Speakers from the

  • Tech Comm Friday (March 23)

    aevansb
    23 Mar 2012 | 10:41 am
    The Chicago River on St. Patrick's Day, Saturday, March 17, 2012. Happy Friday! Another week gone by, more tech comm links for your reading pleasure: Some Thoughts on DITA-Based Technical Writing Metrics - Keith Schengili-Roberts takes a few minutes to opine about DITA-based documentation metrics and documentation analytics in general.  Subpage Titles on Wikis - Challenges, Conventions,

  • Tech Comm Friday (March 16)

    aevansb
    16 Mar 2012 | 12:21 pm
    Man, another week in the books. March is flying by. But as most of the US is spending more time outdoors enjoying this unseasonably warm weather, don't forget to look back at what's occurring in the world of tech comm. Here's your rundown of five attention-grabbing stories and resources from the past week. The Future of Technical Communication - Check out www.dozuki.com, a new way to make

  • Taking Flight for Summit 2012

    aevansb
    14 Mar 2012 | 9:34 am
    Augh! The Summit is just over two months away. And while we can't wait to have the STC nation ascend on the greater Chicago area, we're just curious: What Chicago airport are you flying into for the Summit? Take our survey and let us know. document.write(""); If you haven't booked your flight yet, check out this Midway vs. O'Hare guide to help make your decision easier. If you've already

  • Tech Comm Friday (March 9)

    aevansb
    9 Mar 2012 | 8:37 am
    If you're like me, you do your best to keep up with the latest and greatest in our industry, but who has the time? In an effort to make your life just a little easier, I've compiled some of the most attention-grabbing tech comm items from the interwebs in the last week. Behold: Worst. Name. Ever. - Andrew Brooke explores Apple's decision to name the new iPad "The New iPad" and what he thinks
 
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  • Michigan AD Brandon: 'No problem' with four-team playoff

    16 May 2012 | 12:50 pm
    Dave Brandon was not a fan of a college football playoff. But four teams playing a total of two games to determine a champion is not a playoff, per the Michigan athletic director.

  • Cubs vs. Sox series? It's 'irrelevant, dude'

    16 May 2012 | 11:52 am
    Steve Rosenbloom: If NATO protesters want to decry something that offends humanity, skip McCormick Place this weekend and head to Wrigley Field. If you're looking to bring attention to senseless policies, then the Cubs-White Sox series is right there for you.

  • Former Sox reliever Kevin Hickey dies at 56

    16 May 2012 | 11:17 am
    Kevin Hickey, who lived out a major league storybook dream of pitching for his hometown Chicago White Sox and later served as their batting practice pitcher, died Wednesday morning, team sources said.

  • Irish payout to Weis keeps piling up

    15 May 2012 | 9:58 pm
    Former coach has received $8.7 million since firing and payments continue through 2015While it played football in 2010, Notre Dame paid men who ran the program a total of $4,949,867 — one to coach the team and one not to.

  • Big Ten on board for 4-team football playoff

    15 May 2012 | 9:41 pm
    ADs want rotating bowl sites, including Rose, to host semis beginning in 2014Once on life support, the proposal to play semifinal playoff games on campus is now dead.
 
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  • View photo gallery of Bears Care Gala

    16 May 2012 | 11:59 am
    The 17th annual Bears Care Gala, which raises funds for support of breast and ovarian cancer research and treatment programs, was held Saturday at Soldier Field.

  • Marshall speaks to students in Chicago

    16 May 2012 | 10:08 am
    New Bears receiver Brandon Marshall visited UCAN Academy in Chicago Tuesday to meet with students as well as youth who are involved in the Project Visible Man program.

  • Cutler talks football, diabetes awareness

    15 May 2012 | 2:11 pm
    Jay Cutler discussed two of the most important things in his life—football and diabetes awareness—during a visit to Perspectives Charter School on Chicago's South Side.

  • Bears ink their last unsigned draft pick

    15 May 2012 | 10:46 am
    The Bears' last remaining unsigned draft pick, third-round safety Brandon Hardin of Oregon State, inked a four-year contract Tuesday. Terms were not disclosed.

  • Bates feels Cutler is even better now

    15 May 2012 | 10:20 am
    Reunited on the practice field for the first time since their days together in Denver, Bears quarterbacks coach Jeremy Bates thinks that Jay Cutler is an even better player than he was with the Broncos.
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  • Dan Pompei: Time to Bring Tommie Harris Back

    Dagan81
    16 May 2012 | 12:26 pm
    Time to bring Tommie Harris back Veteran could be fourth defensive tackle in a rotation Tommie Harris tackles Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers at Lambeau Field in January 2011. (Brian Cassella/Tribune photo / May 8, 2012) Dan Pompei On the NFL 7:40 p.m. CDT, May 8, 2012 It was time when the Bears cut ties with Tommie Harris in February 2011. Now, in May 2012, it could be time to bring Harris back. Confused? When the Bears cut Harris, he was the starting defensive tackle, the onetime centerpiece of the defense who was scheduled to make more than $5.3 million that season. If they bring back…

  • Reader Q & A: Dan Pompei's Bears' Mailbag

    Dagan81
    16 May 2012 | 10:46 am
    Reader Q&A: Dan Pompei's Bears mailbag The Tribune's Bears columnist fields questions on the talent level of the team's roster, the chances of Anthony Adams being re-signed and the likelihood of Gabe Carimi moving to left tackle in this week's mailbag. Bears' 2011 top draft pick Gabe Carimi figures to stay at right tackle. (Brian Cassella/Tribune Photo / May 9, 2012) Dan Pompei On the NFL 7:22 p.m. CDT, May 9, 2012 In your opinion, is this the most talented post-Super Bowl 41 Bears roster? -- Chris Jensen, from Twitter Yes, it is. I thought the previous most-talented Bears roster…

  • Reader Q & A: Dan Pompei's Bears' Mailbag

    Dagan81
    16 May 2012 | 10:43 am
    Reader Q&A: Dan Pompei's Bears mailbag The Tribune's Bears columnist fields questions on the talent level of the team's roster, the chances of Anthony Adams being re-signed and the likelihood of Gabe Carimi moving to left tackle in this week's mailbag. Bears' 2011 top draft pick Gabe Carimi figures to stay at right tackle. (Brian Cassella/Tribune Photo / May 9, 2012) Dan Pompei On the NFL 7:22 p.m. CDT, May 9, 2012 In your opinion, is this the most talented post-Super Bowl 41 Bears roster? -- Chris Jensen, from Twitter Yes, it is. I thought the previous most-talented Bears roster…

  • Bears May Move Chris Williams Back to Tackle

    Dagan81
    16 May 2012 | 10:16 am
    Bears may move Williams back to tackle Former first-round pick played left guard last two seasons, but options are few By Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune reporter 8:43 p.m. CDT, May 14, 2012 The latest series of moves by the Bears leaves one spot remaining on the 90-man roster, and unless the team fills it with a veteran offensive tackle, the likely option will be to move Chris Williams back to his original position. The 14th pick in the 2008 draft, Williams has made 20 starts the last two seasons at left guard — missing time in 2010 with a pulled hamstring and the final seven games last season…

  • Lance Briggs in car crash...

    3nagurski
    16 May 2012 | 8:19 am
    ...again...!!! Lamborghini Gallardo crash wrecks driver He should just hire a chauffer (sp?)... 3nagurski
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  • Blackhawks agree to terms with 2010 draft pick Flick

    15 May 2012 | 10:14 am
    The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to terms with forward Rob Flick on a three-year contract. Flick, 21, recorded 13 points (7G, 6A), a +2 plus/minus rating and 91 penalty minutes in 45 regular-season tilts with the American Hockey League’s Rock...

  • Quenneville on staying in Chicago, coaching move

    8 May 2012 | 8:22 pm
    Blackhawks Head Coach Joel Quenneville spoke with members of the media via teleconference Tuesday night. On his status as Blackhawks head coach: “I think over the last few days there was some speculation about other things that were going on...

  • Blackhawks relieve Haviland of coaching duties

    8 May 2012 | 5:13 pm
    The Chicago Blackhawks announced today the team has relieved Assistant Coach Mike Haviland of his duties. Haviland spent four seasons as an Assistant Coach with the Blackhawks after being named to the coaching staff on July 23, 2008. He arrive...

  • Blackhawks promote Maciver to assistant general manager

    7 May 2012 | 9:13 am
    The Chicago Blackhawks announced today that the team has promoted Norm Maciver to assistant general manager. "Norm has proven to be a valuable asset to our hockey operations over the past five years, so we are excited to be able to elevate him ...

  • Hossa: Progress slow, but steady since injury

    3 May 2012 | 5:12 pm
    Marian Hossa remembers only a few seconds of the illegal hit that forced him out of Game 3 of the Western Conference Quarterfinal series against Phoenix. That's the scariest part of his current ordeal, which finds the Chicago Blackhawks star fo...
 
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  • New Blood in NHL’s Western Conference

    pas720
    1 May 2012 | 7:23 pm
    To the casual hockey fan tuning into the second round of the NHL’s Western Conference playoffs they are going to be in for quite the shock when they don’t recognize the teams on the ice. Where are the Red Wings? The Wings were clipped by Nashville in the first round in a five game series, thereby leaving “Hockey town” turning their attention to Detroit Tigers games earlier than anticipated. How about the Blackhawks? Yeah, they are gone too. Suffered a defeat at the hands of Mike Smith and the Coyotes in a dramatic six game series that saw four decided in overtime. Surely the San Jose…

  • Cornelison To Sing National Anthem For Bulls Home Playoff Games

    Todd Feurer
    1 May 2012 | 5:25 pm
    CHICAGO (CBS) – Jim Cornelison, who sings the National Anthem for the Chicago Blackhawks, will be on loan to the Chicago Bulls for the rest of their NBA Playoffs run. Cornelison will perform at Tuesday’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers at the United Center, for Game Two of the opening round of the playoffs. He’ll also sing at all remaining Bulls home games during the playoffs. Cornelison’s performances before Blackhawks home games are accompanied with raucous cheers form the crowd. Bulls fans followed suit last year when Cornelison sang during the Bulls home games…

  • Caps may be winning, but at what cost?

    Jason Brough
    1 May 2012 | 1:49 pm
    Last night at Madison Square Garden, Alex Ovechkin spent just 13:36 on the ice, a career playoff low

  • I think Sami Lepisto may have blocked a shot or two...

    The Chief
    1 May 2012 | 1:49 pm
      Love it.  Thatta baby Sami!!! This picture kinda sums up playoff hockey.  Guys literally sacrificing their bodies to block shots.  I like Sami Lepisto.  Good skater and puck mover.  Played well when given a chance.  I would definitely re-sign him if his price tag is about the same.  Real solid 6th or 7th defenseman.   Follow the Chief @WindyCitiSports Like the Facebook Page  

  • Giroux on van Riemsdyk: "He is a beast"

    Mike Halford
    1 May 2012 | 10:37 am
    For the second straight postseason, James van Riemsdyk is reminding everybody why he was the No. 2 o
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  • Chicago Bulls Offseason Questions: Omer Asik is worth the large price

    Alex Sonty
    16 May 2012 | 11:40 am
    Omer Asik is a restricted free agent and yfBB laid out the options for the Bulls. It likely cost the Bulls $5 million to keep Asik for next season, but for a longer and more expensive deal than he may seem to be worth, presenting a dilemma: the Bulls can't really afford to keep him, but they moreso can't afford to lose him. When looking around the NBA over the last decade, one can get flabbergasted at the tens of millions that bums get because they're seven-footers. It can be a complete mindrape to even see that guys like Darko Milicic and Eddy Curry even land spots on NBA rosters. Asik may…

  • Tom Thibodeau contract negotiation: Bulls intend to pick up option for 2012-13, talk extension

    your friendly BullsBlogger
    16 May 2012 | 8:30 am
    Some side-news from the knee surgery press conference Tuesday, where Bulls GM Gar Forman also addressed the media: General manager Gar Forman said the team will pick up coach Tom Thibodeau's option for next season and will starting working on an extension this summer. "Obviously, we value Tom greatly," Forman said. "We value what he brings to the organization and what he brings to the team and think he's one of the finest coaches in the league and we're hopeful he'll be our coach long-term. One thing I'm curious of: does this option year precludes any kind of raise Thibs would receive through…

  • Derrick Rose ACL surgery: Bulls team doctor speaks on 8-12 month prognosis

    your friendly BullsBlogger
    15 May 2012 | 4:58 pm
    The Bulls held a press conference at Rush University Medical Center on Tuesday afternoon, to give an update on Derrick Rose's ACL surgery. Team physician Brian Cole gave the latest prognosis: Cole estimated that Rose would need eight to 12 months for a full recovery, and saw no reason why his performance should be diminished. There's more, of course, but this is mostly standard, yet vague, stuff...pretty much how a 4-month deviation in recovery time can be explained. And thus how KC Johnson can call that an 'optimistic assessment', yet PBT sees this as somehow different and worse than an…

  • Dr. Brian Cole estimates 8-12 months for DRose recovery.

    Option27
    15 May 2012 | 3:13 pm
    Dr. Brian Cole estimates 8-12 months for DRose recovery. KC Johnson [Press conference is still going -yfbb]

  • Chicago Bulls Offseason Questions: Omer Asik, restricted free agency, and the Gilbert Arenas provision

    your friendly BullsBlogger
    15 May 2012 | 10:04 am
    Omer Asik was selected in the 2nd round of the 2008 draft (Pritchslapped!) and then signed in the summer of 2010 with their cap room to a 2-year deal. Those 2 years are over, the Bulls are currently over the cap for the foreseeable future, and Asik is a Restricted Free Agent. Seems soon, doesn't it? The CBA agrees, and thus why there's different rules for him than there are for 1st rounders coming off of their usual 3-4 year contracts. The Bulls can: Sign Asik to the $2.4 qualifying offer million if Asik agrees to it; if not, The Bulls have the privilege to match any offer sheet from any team…
 
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  • Bulls Beat #237

    Doug Thonus
    13 May 2012 | 10:39 am
    I discuss the end of the Bulls season and start to give a detail of the questions facing the Bulls this next off-season.

  • Bulls Beat #236

    Doug Thonus
    29 Apr 2012 | 11:56 am
    Derrick Rose tore his ACL in the first game of the playoffs, and I discuss how the Bulls need to pick themselves back up and make a run this season.

  • Bulls Beat #235

    Doug Thonus
    22 Apr 2012 | 12:40 pm
    The Chicago Bulls locked up the #1 seed, gave it away, then locked it up again in a wild week of Bulls basketball. I discuss the playoff outlook for the team as the regular season winds to a close.

  • Bulls Beat #234

    Doug Thonus
    15 Apr 2012 | 11:49 pm
    The Bulls all but clinch the #1 seed in the Eastern Conference after a wild win against the Heat and then come back and repeat the performance with a different cast of players on the road against the Pistons.

  • Bulls Beat #233

    Doug Thonus
    8 Apr 2012 | 6:25 pm
    Derrick Rose finally returned for the Chicago Bulls, but his return was filled with struggles to match the Bulls past week of play.
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  • The Chicago Bulls Player "Joakim Noah" Channels Fela Kuti On Court

    IPROMOTE BY DEMPO™
    11 May 2012 | 1:00 pm
    The professional basketball player for the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association (NBA) Joakim Noah had this to say during an interview. “Those are people that I’m attracted to: people who don’t think they’re bigger than anybody.” Unexpected words from a guy who is decidedly larger than 99.9 percent of humans he encounters, but for Joakim Noah they’re words of truth. In an interview with okayafrica, the Bulls center riffs on his love for Afrobeat visionary Fela Kuti, whose music taught him bold-faced lessons in fearlessness as he was growing up.

  • Luol Deng - Nike, "How will you make it count?"

    courtneyrust
    11 May 2012 | 12:43 pm
    I realize my timing of this post may not be the best.  Therefore, I would like to start by saying that I wish the tables had turned in a more favorable direction for the Bulls in this post season, and I’m sorry for their loss due to the team’s injuries.  After turning off the game, it inspired me to find the Nike commercial I wardrobe styled of Luol Deng last December because I hadn’t seen it yet.  Um, yeah… it’s amazing.  I’m so excited to have been part of the massive crew that made this happen. If my mom told me driving home from my fourth session of…

  • 76ers Eliminate Bulls: Grades and Analysis

    Curran Aiyer
    11 May 2012 | 12:38 pm
    With Andre Iguodala’s two free throws with two seconds left, the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Chicago Bulls 79-78, winning their first playoff series since Allen Iverson led them in 2003. Granted, they did face a weakened Bulls team with stars Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah on the bench, but an 8th-seed knocking off a deep 1st-seed is still impressive. After a great series, let’s give out Game 6 grades: Andre shooting his game-winning FTs. Andre Iguodala: A+ Iguodala played his best game of this series, and it couldn’t have come at a better time. When most of the other 76ers…

  • Celtics Take Care of Hawks in Six

    CJ Hemerly
    11 May 2012 | 12:33 pm
    The Philadelphia 76ers knew of their semi-finals opponent a little less than an hour after they conquered the Bulls in Philly in their own Game 6. The Boston Celtics will stay right at home for the second round, and they will host their longtime East rival Sixers, with a Game 1 slated for Saturday night. Kevin Garnett, who may have been fired up by comments from a Hawks owner calling him “the dirtiest guy in the league,” responded with 28 points and 14 rebounds. He said after the game, it gave him a little extra gas. Now they have little time to prepare for Philly, as a quick…

  • NBA Playoffs: Garnett Puts On A 'Throwback' Performance

    Jarrod Peterson
    11 May 2012 | 12:02 pm
    Garnett’s 28 points, 14 rebounds, and five blocks led the Celtics past the Atlanta Hawks. For
 
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  • Chicago Bulls Win Ugly Game 5, Avoid Elimination Against 76ers

    Michael J. Igyarto
    9 May 2012 | 2:16 am
      The Chicago Bulls avoided elimination on Tuesday night. They defeated the Philadelphia 76ers, 77-69. It wasn’t pretty by any means, as both teams struggled often, but the injury-plagued Bulls had just enough to get by. Luol Deng, led the Bulls with 24 points and 8 rebounds. Carlos Boozer recorded a double-double with 19 points, 13 rebounds, and tied a playoff career-high 6 assists. However, it was Chicago’s “bench mob,” that gave them a lift for the victory. Taj Gibson only had 8 points and 7 rebounds, but it was his 4 blocks and defense that made the…

  • Joakim Noah Out Game 5, Chicago Bulls Look To Survive

    Michael J. Igyarto
    8 May 2012 | 4:23 am
      Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah, is “most likely out” for Game 5 on Tuesday night because of a sprained left ankle, according to head coach Tom Thibodeau. In other words, he is out. Not sure why Thibodeau does that to the media, but we all know what “most likely out” means by now. I’m impressed that Noah is even around walking, yet alone ready to play do or die, up and down the floor basketball. This is not where the Chicago Bulls planned to be at this point. The plan was to be hanging at the Berto Center, Derrick Rose and his ACL intact, and the…

  • Chicago Bulls Self-Destruct, 76ers Rally For 2-1 Series Lead

    Michael J. Igyarto
    5 May 2012 | 1:20 am
      The Chicago Bulls, self destructed against the Philadelphia 76ers, in the 4th quarter of Game 3. The Bulls lead was as big as fourteen points and then it vanished. The Bulls missed 10 straight field goals over 5-plus minutes in the fourth to lose all of their 14-point lead. Without Derrick Rose, this was my fear for the Bulls. That they were going to go through scoring droughts, and often. The Sixers scored a measly eleven points in the 3rd quarter, and were down 9 headed to the 4th quarter. Things started to go south for the Bulls, when Center Joakim Noah rolled his ankle on a hard,…

  • Using Derrick Rose as a Mascot is a Bad Idea for the Chicago Bulls

    Ryan Wooden
    1 May 2012 | 9:36 pm
    Wearing a pair of team sweats and a knee brace from just above the ankle to the middle of his thigh that stabilized the left leg and torn ACL, Derrick Rose hobbled to mid-floor before Tuesday’s Game Two playoff matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers. He presented the game ball to referee Courtney Kirkland under a chorus of halfhearted cheers from fans and teammates. Derrick Rose, the league’s reigning MVP, relegated to the role of glorified mascot for the remainder of the NBA Playoffs. It wasn’t just salt in the wound, it was lye — corrosive and infinitely more painful.

  • Chicago Bulls Day 1: Life Without Derrick Rose

    Michael J. Igyarto
    1 May 2012 | 2:39 am
      Day 1. Today will mark the beginning of a new era in Chicago Bulls basketball. An era that most Chicagoans wouldn’t wish upon their worst enemy. Derrick Rose is done for the 2012 NBA playoffs. Oh, and the 2012 summer Olympics. If you haven’t heard the news, you must have moved to the moon and don’t get satellite reception out there. With 1:22 left in the 4th quarter of game 1 against the Philadelphia 76ers, Derrick made a bunny hop, and awkwardly tore his ACL. I can’t even describe how this changes the landscape for the playoffs this year. The Miami Heat basically have a…
 
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  • Matt Kemp's Iron Man Streak Over And Other MLBullets

    Brett Taylor
    16 May 2012 | 4:25 am
    The latest from around MLB... The Dodgers had to place Matt Kemp on the disabled list yesterday with a strained hamstring, ending the outfielder's consecutive games played streak at 399, the longest in the game today (just a hair shy of Cal Ripken, Jr.'s record 2632 games). Perhaps worse, the injury could put a damper on what was looking to be another absurd season for Kemp, who came up just short of an MVP award last year thanks to Ryan Braun (insert your choice of comment here). While I don't pull for guys when they're playing the Cubs, I always enjoy watching dynamic talents, and seeing…

  • Cubs Minor League Wrap: May 15

    Josh Timmers
    15 May 2012 | 7:00 pm
    Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs were cut by the Sacramento River Cats (Athletics), 9-4. Randy Wells pitched the first five innings and took the loss after allowing seven runs on eight hits. Wells walked three and struck out six. Mike MacDougal's Cub debut could have been better, as he allowed two runs on one hit and four walks over two-thirds of an inning. First baseman Anthony Rizzo continued to roll through California like Sherman through Georgia. Today he was 3 for 4 with a triple and his 13th home run of the season, a two-run home run in the top of the first inning. Alfredo Amezaga provided the…

  • Cubs Blow Two Leads And Comebacks, Lose To Cardinals 7-6

    Al Yellon
    15 May 2012 | 4:00 pm
    For as many complaints as we have all had about Alfonso Soriano continuing to play on what is obviously a bad leg -- and it hurt the Cubs again defensively Tuesday -- I'm sure every Cubs fan was happy he was in the lineup in the ninth inning, when he hit his first home run of the season. Yes, at last, Soriano has as many home runs as Albert Pujols! It didn't matter, as Rafael Dolis couldn't hold the tie score in the ninth inning and the Cubs lost to the Cardinals 7-6; they could have had a winning road trip had they managed to win this game, and moved to within four games of first place.

  • First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. Cardinals, Tuesday 5/15, 12:45 CT

    Al Yellon
    15 May 2012 | 12:45 pm
    Keep up the good work, Paul.

  • Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals Preview, Tuesday 5/15, 12:45 CT

    Al Yellon
    15 May 2012 | 11:00 am
    One thing I'd have liked to see this afternoon is Alfonso Soriano NOT in the lineup. Unfortunately, I'm not getting my wish: Cubs lineup: DeJesus RF, Campana CF, Castro SS, LaHair 1B, Soriano LF, Stewart 3B, Castillo C, Barney 2B, Maholm P This would have been a perfect time to give Soriano a day off -- day game after night game. Unfortunately, Dale Sveum doesn't agree. Perhaps Sveum might agree that his bunting fetish has gone a little too far. Maybe the Cubs could actually get a decent lead, as they had last night, and hold it? Too much to ask? Cardinals lineup: Furcal ss, Schumaker cf,…
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  • Nowak: Union set to deal captain Califf to Chivas USA

    16 May 2012 | 9:46 am
    CHESTER, Pa. – Danny Califf is going home. At his midweek press conference Wednesday, Philadelphia Union manager Peter Nowak revealed the Union have accepted a deal to send Califf to Chivas USA for “another player and something else.” Since the deal has not yet officially been announced, Nowak stopped short of saying what the Union will get in return but he did note that Califf is the only Union player involved in the deal. Califf, the Union's captain and a native of southern California, was not available for comment. Read More

  • Dynamo Notebook: Shutout satisfies after recent woes

    16 May 2012 | 9:21 am
    HOUSTON — In a scoreless draw, it’s easy to look at the goals you didn’t score, as focus is often drawn away from the clean sheet and a positive defensive performance. While the Houston Dynamo were upset that they didn’t grab a goal to seal the victory in their 0-0 draw with the Portland Timbers on Tuesday, they were able to snuff out many of the Timbers attacks with relative ease. Despite giving up nine shots, the Dynamo rarely allowed the visitors to get a clear view on goalkeeper Tally Hall, who made only two saves. Read More

  • Red Bulls won't suspend Conde for incident with police

    16 May 2012 | 9:13 am
    UPPER MONTCLAIR, N.J. – If Wilman Conde is to miss any more games after this weekend’s match against the Montreal Impact, it will not be because of a suspension from the New York Red Bulls. The Red Bulls have spoken to Conde about last weekend’s incident that resulted in his arrest for allegedly assaulting a police offcer, and they have determined that the discipline will be limited to a fine. Read More

  • Supporters Week: My favorite player is... El Diablo!

    16 May 2012 | 9:03 am
    We all have our favorite players. That's part of being a supporter. But sometimes we forget that the players themselves are fans. They have favorites, too. Over the past few months, MLSsoccer.com has asked players (and a few MLSsoccer.com editors) across MLS to tell us who their favorite alltime MLS player is. This is what they told us.   My favorite player is... Marco Etcheverry Read More

  • Rookie Rankings: Chicago's Berry moving up the ladder

    16 May 2012 | 8:34 am
    Who is MLS' top rookie after Week 10? Read More
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  • Europe Day in CPS in time for NATO in Chicago

    et
    16 May 2012 | 2:29 pm
    Students in various CPS high schools have been preparing for the influx of European heads of state by learning national anthems, history and, for a lucky few, even taking a trip to the EU. Including young people in the summit activities brought out messages of understanding, tolerance and optimism. Important concepts for young students that hopefully won't be lost on the power-holders occupying McCormick Place next week.

  • Watching the Bailout

    ah
    16 May 2012 | 2:28 pm
    The new documentary Bailout makes its Chicago debut at the Music Box tonight. The cross-country exploration of the US financial crisis features several Chicagoans on cast and crew -- many of whom met as drinking buddies at the Old Town Ale House

  • I'll Have 19,000 Chicago Dogs, Please

    smd
    16 May 2012 | 2:17 pm
    McCormick Place's Director of Culinary Services dishes on the logistics of preparing food for approximately 20,000 NATO summiters.

  • Semi-Boom?

    smd
    16 May 2012 | 2:03 pm
    Curbed Chicago offers a slideshow of downtown real estate "projects in the pipeline."

  • Books on the Move

    et
    16 May 2012 | 2:02 pm
    On May 7th and 10th, Open Books partnered with Chicago Public Schools and took their volunteer Reading Buddies and Booksmobile to several elementary schools to offer pop-up book fairs to eager young readers who had participated in the program all year and achieved their literacy goals. That these are students who don't often get to enjoy the gift of a new book only sweetened the deal and, as the photos show, enthusiasm never waned, rain or shine. Interested in becoming a Reading Buddy?
 
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  • Fantasy Fix: WHIP It Good

    16 May 2012 | 9:22 am
    Walks and Hits per Innings Pitched (WHIP) has quickly become a standard stat category in many fantasy baseball leagues, but I wouldn't be surprised if a lot of fantasy team owners felt it wasn't worth paying attention to, the thinking being that any highly-ranked pitcher will have a great WHIP. That certainly can be the case, and it's no surprise that last year's two Cy Young winner have sub-1.00 WHIPs this year, but the rest of the names on the list of WHIP leaders might surprise you, and if WHIP is a stat category you lose on a regular basis, one or more of these guys might be worth seeking…

  • The [Wednesday] Papers

    16 May 2012 | 1:55 am
    "City officials and Mayor Rahm Emanuel insisted Monday that taxpayers will not be on the hook for a single dime of the $55 million cost of the [NATO] summit," the Sun-Times reported in April. "Taxpayers will not pay anything for the summit," Emanuel said then. At the time, I wrote this: "First, federal money is taxpayer money too! Second, taxpayers have already been on the hook unless those private funds are flowing into budget lines at City Hall and the police department for the day-to-day activities consuming staff. There's also the lost opportunity cost of where the city's time and energy…

  • The Beer Thinker: Make Beer, Not War

    15 May 2012 | 11:15 pm
    Chicago Craft Beer Week, which is not really a week at all but 10 days (not that we're complaining), begins Thursday and has either the good fortune or misfortune of overlapping with the NATO summit. If traffic is too jammed up by protests and NATO-forced road closures to travel, where would you rather be but a bar, where you are able to sample some of the newest and rarest that the craft beer community has to offer? On the other hand, how easy is it going to be to get to your favorite watering hole in the first place if Chicago becomes fully Occupied? I don't follow any political causes…

  • Former Cubs Reporter Jordana Spiro Now Works For The Outfit

    15 May 2012 | 3:22 pm
    She's baaaack! Not that Spiro herself was so much the problem with one of our all-time favorite whipping boys. But a mob doctor? The early descriptions are not promising - but wait 'til you see the trailer. "Hour centers on a young female surgeon who juggles her career and her lifelong debt to the South Chicago mob," Variety reports. As opposed to the Irish and Nigerian mobs that Jennifer Beals had to contend with on Chicago Code.

  • The Death Of American Community?

    15 May 2012 | 1:35 pm
    Is it the end of American community as we know it? The U.S. House of Representatives voted last week to kill the American Community Survey, an ongoing survey conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau that collects demographic and economic information from over three million households every year. The goal of the ACS is to continually provide information about ourselves that has been deemed crucial for policy makers, planners, academics, and businesses. The ACS replaced the long-form of the decennial census that used to collect the same information.
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  • I'm a Chicago Sweetheart

    The Local Tourist
    16 May 2012 | 11:46 am
    Categories:  Events Cece and Melinda, the lovely ladies that host such great events as Shop IN Chicago and Taste of the Gold Coast, are honoring twelve Chicago women on June 7.Location City/Neighborhood:  Gold Coast Where:  TwelveWest read more

  • Museum of Science & Industry Welcomes NATO with BOGO

    The Local Tourist
    16 May 2012 | 9:42 am
    Categories:  Things To Do Categories:  On A Budget Categories:  Kids and Families The NATO Summit is in Chicago this weekend, and while you may be inclined to stay away the Museum of Science & Industry wants you to come out and play!Location City/Neighborhood:  Hyde Park Where:  Museum of Science and Industry read more

  • Party On The Patio Tonight

    The Local Tourist
    16 May 2012 | 9:28 am
    Categories:  Restaurants Categories:  Events It's a beautiful day for a Party On The Patio! Tonight Lincoln Park Young Professionals is hosting an event featuring the Chefs of Levy Restaurants.Location City/Neighborhood:  River North Where:  Fulton's On The River read more

  • Enjoy a Five Course Italian Feast at Chef's Table

    The Local Tourist
    15 May 2012 | 10:13 am
    Categories:  Restaurants Categories:  Events Categories:  On A Budget Our next Chef's Table is less than a week away, and we're going to be treated to a five course extravaganza, complete with wines!Here's what we'll be enjoying:Location City/Neighborhood:  Lincoln Park Where:  Bar Forza read more

  • Happy Birthday To Union Sushi! Deals All Week Long

    The Local Tourist
    14 May 2012 | 11:39 am
    Categories:  Restaurants Categories:  Events Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar has been turning the sushi scene on its head, and this week they're celebrating one year!Location City/Neighborhood:  River North Where:  Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar read more
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  • Marathon Training for the Road and Beyond

    writerlp@msn.com
    16 May 2012 | 12:01 am
    Combine one sweat-tastic marathon training program, a national non-profit organization supporting breast cancer research and one of Chicago’s most inspiring fitness experts and you’ve got the complete package to help you complete the 2012 Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Although the Chicago Marathon isn’t until Sunday, October 7, Fitness Formula Clubs (FFC) will begin an amazing training program come June 4 to help get you ready! For the second year in a row, FFC is partnering with Bright Pink to help support the fight against breast cancer. “We are very excited about working…

  • Day to Night: Transition Pieces

    katelyn.m.finn@gmail.com
    16 May 2012 | 12:01 am
    We’ve all been there: getting a last minute invite to a fabulous event or killer concert – but here’s the catch… it starts at 6pm which means you have to leave right from the office.  The first thought that comes to mind: OMG, what am I wearing?!?!? Maybe you weren’t able to pick up this week’s dry cleaning, or perhaps you pressed the snooze button one too many times; either way, your outfit isn’t what you had in mind. Here’s a thought: transition pieces – pieces that are professionally sophisticated but still project effortless style. And when it comes to…

  • Ravinia and Wine: The Perfect Combo

    HolmerS@terlatowines.com
    15 May 2012 | 12:01 am
    When you hear the word Ravinia, do you think picnic, music, summer fun or all of the above?  Of course, there is another word that is almost synonymous with Ravinia: wine.  Take a look across that beautiful expanse of lawn on any given concert night and you will see picnic after picnic with guests enjoying their favorite wines – everyone knows that. ”Hey, you bring the potato salad, and I’ll bring the wine.” What you may not know is that Ravinia is also a great place to do a wine tasting. About three years ago, Terlato Wines partnered with Ravinia and started a…

  • Lady Gregory’s Irish Bar and Restaurant

    dinadico@gmail.com
    15 May 2012 | 12:01 am
    “She is a girl and would not be afraid to walk the whole world with herself.” – Lady Gregory Chicago, meet the Cheekiest gal on the North Side, Lady Gregory, an Irish bar and restaurant inspired by the fierce female dramatist and folklorist Isabella Augusta, Lady Gregory (thanks Wikipedia!). This place is THE place to Scene and Be Seen in Andersonville right now.  Don’t let the words “Irish” and “bar” fool you. This place is all class. Packed (but not irritatingly so) on a Saturday night, my girlfriend and I – wearing matching kicky berets (no, we didn’t call each…

  • A Gentleman’s Call

    Jessica
    15 May 2012 | 12:01 am
    You have THE next biggest idea ever and you want to pursue it, but you always find yourself saying, “If only I had the money.” Well, now’s your chance to share that idea…and Ketel One is listening. Are you ready for this? They might even invest $100,000 in your stroke of genius. Tell Ketel One about your brilliant idea and you may just snag your first investor! Got a new toy or gadget on your mind? We want to know. Want to start your own philanthropy to benefit a cause you’re passionate about? Tell us! Whatever it is, we want to hear it. And for the men out there who think…
 
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    About.com Chicago

  • Things to Do in May in Chicago

    10 May 2012 | 10:35 am
    May is proving to be a busy month in Chicago. Check out our May 2012 events page for things to do in Chicago, including recently added events and an update on places to celebrate Mother's Day....Read Full Post

  • Outdoor Dining Ideas in Chicago

    30 Apr 2012 | 5:21 pm
    As summer approaches, many Chicago restaurants and bars open up their decks, patios, rooftop lounges, and street-side seating so patrons can enjoy al fresco dining and drinks. We put together a list of some of Chicago's Top Al Fresco Dining Options....Read Full Post

  • Travelers Haven Offers Temporary Housing Options in Chicago

    30 Apr 2012 | 3:58 pm
    Have an apartment, condo, or house in Chicago you would like to rent out for the summer, or are you visiting Chicago and would prefer to stay in a home? One of the largest corporate housing and furnished apartment services in the United States, Travelers Haven, has opened an office in the Windy City and now includes rental properties from Chicago in its listings database ....Read Full Post

  • Taste of Chicago Announces Musical Acts

    30 Apr 2012 | 3:38 pm
    The City of Chicago's Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events has announced the headliners for this year's Chicago's Taste of Chicago, which will take place in Grant Park July 11 - 14, 2012. Find out who the performers are, which includes Chicago's own Jennifer Hudson. Chaka Chan will also be performing at this year's Taste....Read Full Post

  • Green City Market Opens in Time for Mother's Day

    30 Apr 2012 | 2:17 pm
    Mother's Day is Sunday, May 13, and several restaurants in Chicago offering Mother's Day brunches. Check out our list of Things to Do This Mother's Day with the mom in your life....Read Full Post
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    Everyday Adventures (of Me in the City) -- Chicago, IL

  • Balancing the life trifecta

    Jessica B.
    14 May 2012 | 8:35 pm
    While catching up with Nic last week, I explained my crazy concept of the “life trifecta” and how mine is slowly getting back in balance. The life trifecta are the three things that keep you sane and stable in your life. Mine are: Work, friends/family and apartment These are the things that keep me grounded, balanced and feeling like I’m in control of my life on a manageable basis. When drama or issues arise in one quad (e.g. moving, being disinvited to a wedding/bachelorette party or work stress), I can handle it because the other two quads are stable. I am then able to…

  • Sharing the same boob vision

    Jessica B.
    9 May 2012 | 8:06 pm
    If you’ve met me in real life or seen photos of me, you know that I have a set of knockers. Yes, I mean boobs. It’s hereditary and my genes gave with two hands of tissue to create mine. Lucky me. My small-chested friends say they’re jealous but really the grass isn’t greener on the other side. More boobs, more problems. One of these problems includes finding supportive bras and, well even just fitting in some clothes. Some button down shirts make me look like I’m “hulking” out of them in the chest. So, in talking to a fellow big chested friend, I…

  • Advice to myself

    Jessica B.
    7 May 2012 | 9:30 pm
    Amy recently did a post about giving herself some advice and, well it inspired me because I need to do the same thing. Here’s my advice to myself: Take things one step at a time. When things pile on my plate, I tend to feel very overwhelmed and start to shut down because the list seems infinite. I need to take a step back, look at the list and start with step one. It will all get done, I just have to take it one piece at a time and ignore people demanding more Remember what you can and cannot control. When I get stressed, I tend to feel this huge weight on me. I feel like the emotional…

  • Cleanin’ out my closet

    Jessica B.
    2 May 2012 | 8:38 pm
    I can admit that I have some…hoarding tendencies. I’m not buried in stale food or cat carcases (GROSS) but when it comes to my closet, I tend to hold on to things. And not even for sentimental value. It’s because I’m a) too lazy and b) think I’ll wear it again. What if I NEED this one shirt and I’ve donated it?? So I hold on to it and thus, my wall of closet is completely jammed with stuff. Half of which I don’t even wear. So while dabbling with a bout of insomnia, I got tired of staring at my full closet, wondering how much stuff I don’t wear.

  • When the last friendship strand snaps

    Jessica B.
    30 Apr 2012 | 8:05 pm
    In the last week, I’ve done a lot of thinking. About friendships, and one in particular. In friendships, I tend to give, and give a lot. Sometimes, I get burned and when I do, I pick myself up, dust myself off and keep trying. I don’t want to give up on the people closest to me, even if they disappoint me. I want to keep trying because they mean that much to me. But sometimes, something happens with that friend and I feel the last thread between us snap. And that’s it. I have to walk away, for now. And that’s what happened recently. The last thread between me and…
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    Chicago Agent Magazine

  • WCR Fundraising/Membership Drive – 5.9.12

    Chicago Agent
    16 May 2012 | 1:20 pm
    WCR held a fundraising and membership drive, where lucky individuals received a call from WCR with some great incentives. WCR gave away restaurant certificates, service discounts and free WCR event registrations for those who joined or renewed their memberships each hour. The organization also solicited donations for a scholarship fund that will be available to agents to be used for education and designation opportunities throughout the year.

  • Chicago Agents Among NAR’s “30 Under 30″

    Chicago Agent
    16 May 2012 | 11:32 am
    Today’s real estate market is challenging and competitive, but this year’s Realtor Magazine “30 Under 30″ honorees haven’t let that deter them. The 2012 class is following in the strong entrepreneurial tradition of real estate, creating their own pathways to success. “I am always astonished to see the ’30 Under 30′ professionals every year and all that they have achieved in such a short amount of time,” said National Association of Realtors President Moe Veissi, broker-owner of Veissi & Associates Inc., in Miami. “What amazes me…

  • Is the FHA Fueling a New Housing Bubble?

    Chicago Agent
    16 May 2012 | 9:17 am
    Some analysts the FHA is re-inflating the housing bubble, but data on the agency's loans may not support that viewpoint. The Federal Housing Administration has taken a big role in the tight-lending environment of the post-boom housing market, but has it been costly? That’s the argument of the Fiscal Times, which, in a piece analyzing the financing methods of the FHA, even went so far as to utter the word “bubble” in relation to the lending practices of the government agency. The situation, as the Times frames it, is one of compensation. In the face of the restrictive lending…

  • Past Loans Still Impacting FHA Delinquency Rate

    Chicago Agent
    15 May 2012 | 4:45 pm
    New foreclosure and delinquency data is casting shadows on the FHA's finances. Another round of foreclosures and delinquencies has once again put the FHA’s finances under scrutiny, as the agency’s boom-era loans continue to haunt its books. According to the latest data from Lender Processing Services, lenders began foreclosure proceedings on 36,400 FHA-backed mortgages in April, which is twice the number from a year ago, according to a Bloomberg report on the agency’s loans. Delinquencies have not fare much better, but the year of origination plays a huge role in the…

  • Builder Confidence At Highest Point Since 2007

    Chicago Agent
    15 May 2012 | 3:30 pm
    Builder confidence increased again in May, hitting its highest mark in five years. Builder confidence hit its highest level in five years in the latest National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) from the NAHB. A measure of confidence in the newly built, single-family home market, the HMI gained five points from April to May to increase to 29, which is its strongest reading since May 2007. David Crowe, the NAHB’s chief economist, said that though building is not quite out of the woods, it has markedly improved in recent months. “While home building…
 
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    UrbanTurf Chicago

  • Record-Low Home-Loan Rates Could Begin Creeping Higher by Late 2012

    Don DeBat
    8 May 2012 | 2:30 pm
    This year the benchmark 30-year rate has held below 4 percent in all but one week. But forecasters say the rate honeymoon is coming to an end. Freddie Mac’s April U.S. Economic and Housing Market Outlook expects 30-year fixed-rate mortgages to gradually increase in the second half of 2012 to about 4.25 percent to 4.5 percent by the end of the year. Keep reading »

  • Sponsored: 235 Van Buren, Modern Icon in the Historic South Loop

    UrbanTurf Sponsor
    20 Apr 2012 | 10:00 am
    As a formerly industrial neighborhood coming to life with an influx of young Chicagoans, the South Loop is growing unlike any other Chicago neighborhood. It is a unique combination of historic buildings spared from The Great Chicago Fire of 1871 and modern additions like 235 Van Buren, one of the most distinctive newcomers to the area’s developing skyline. Keep reading »

  • Buying Is More Affordable Than Renting with Rent-to-Own Programs

    Don DeBat
    17 Apr 2012 | 12:00 pm
    If you are an apartment renter who just received that spring rent increase letter from your landlord, now may be the time to consider buying a home, townhome or condo, real estate experts advise. Keep reading »

  • Spring Developer Incentives Spark New-Home and Condo Sales

    Don DeBat
    9 Apr 2012 | 11:30 am
    Housing experts say the Rip Van Winkle-like new-home and condominium market will gradually awaken by the end of 2012 after more than five years of slumber, and developers are offering attractive incentives this spring to help market inventory units that are ready for immediate move-in. Keep reading »

  • Apartment Hunting Tips for Chicago’s Booming Spring Rental Market

    Don DeBat
    27 Mar 2012 | 10:30 am
    The forecast for the spring apartment rental market in the Chicago area is looking sunny, analysts say. Here are some apartment hunting tips from Reside Living to make your spring rental search easier. Keep reading »
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    Me & My Shadow

  • Member number one of the Albany Park Deborah Boys Club

    Frances Archer
    11 May 2012 | 10:11 am
    A guest blogpost by Dr. Earl Jann I was born in 1939 and raised in Albany Park at the corner of Troy and Lawrence. In those days,  Kedzie and Lawrence was certainly the focal point of Albany Park. We celebrated VE DAY (Victory In Europe) and VJ DAY (Victory in Japan) on that street corner with bands playing, people kissing and dancing in the streets and street cars clanging. In that same corridor, there was the ALBA, METRO and TERMINAL theatres that provided us with many hours of enjoyment and smooching in the balcony. I attended Hibbard Elementary and Roosevelt High (which by the way, since…

  • Meet the Top Hats

    Frances Archer
    9 May 2012 | 7:53 pm
    Top Hats at Deborah Boys Club, circa 1959 (from left): unknown, Art Kobrine, Mike Stein, Michael Siegel, unknown, Barry Labovitz, Herb Zeidenstien I’m always asking people, what do you remember about Albany Park? Roosevelt High School alum Michael Siegel recalls the Terminal theater, the Metro theater, the Alba theater then bowling alley, and the Deborah Boys Club.  He shared a couple photos of his club, the Top Hats, taken at Deborah around 1959. Bottom row, from left: Michael Siegel, Al Israel, Barry Labovitz, Mike Schulman. Middle row: Jordan Boch, Art Kobrine, Todd Sperling, Jeff…

  • On the air

    Frances Archer
    8 May 2012 | 9:31 pm
    Check out my interview about growing up in the North Park community on local television station WCIU’s program, Chicago.Now. It was my first ever appearance on television and host George Blaise made it not just painless, but a wonderful experience. If I mangled someone’s name or an organization or mixed-up dates,  I apologize. There’s a hundred things I wish I had talked about: Hollywood Kiddieland. Hollywood Bowl. Oscar Brotman and his Tower Cabana. Ice skating at Hollywood Park. Lerner’s Hot Dogs. Lazar’s Sausage Factory. Marty Marcus’s novel, Hollywood…

  • Bob and Ikey’s Wedding: An Albany Park Story

    Frances Archer
    2 May 2012 | 5:20 pm
    Left front: Albert Lanutti. Left rear: Bob Tenczar. Right front: Jeff Tenczar, Billy Labuda, Frank Marsala and Rich Podgorny. A guest post by Andy Romanoff   In July 1962, Bob Tenczar and Ikey Saltzberg got married at Our Lady of Mercy church on Troy near Montrose.  They hung out on Lawrence, both at Kedzie and Kimball, and I was friends with them. Then I moved away and didn’t see them for many years. My brother Larry stayed in touch with them over the years. When I picked up the camera and started shooting again, Larry mentioned it to Ikey. The next thing I knew I got a call from…

  • Event: A guided tour of the grounds of the Municipal Tuberculosis Sanitarium

    Frances Archer
    24 Apr 2012 | 8:52 am
    Chicago Municipal Tuberculosis Sanitarium Recognize this building?  If you’ve been to the North Park Village Nature Center, this building faces the parking lot. Modified for current use as senior residential buildings, the former dining halls and service buildings still are recognizable from this photograph in a 1915 book. The infirmary group consisted of the men’s wing on the north side and the women’s wing on the south side. All still stand today.  I’ll be identifying the other remaining Sanitarium buildings and talking about their original purpose at a talk in May…
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  • gdgt Chicago

    starchilife
    11 May 2012 | 8:00 am
    If the sound of checking out the latest and greatest technology gadgets and services sounds like music to your ears, then you must check out gdgt Chicago. I had the opportunity to interview gdgt co-founder, Peter Rojas about the event and his thoughts about the industry. This is one event you don’t want to miss! What can attendees expect when attending gdgt? gdgt live is one of the few opportunities that regular consumers have to get hands-on with the latest gadgets and services and interact directly with the companies that are making this stuff. It’s a lot of fun, and there is…

  • Northshore Attractions

    starchilife
    16 Apr 2012 | 8:00 am
     It’s been awhile since I have written a post, but that’s because I have been doing my best to master being unplugged. I’ve been having a blast, but I want to make sure that I make time to share my adventures with you as well. I recently had the opportunity to explore some areas in the Northshore that may be of interest to you. Baha’i Temple and Gardens: On my way back from Wilmette I saw this impressive structure and knew I had to take a closer look. It is just as beautiful on the inside as it is on the outside. You can’t help but feel calm taking in the gorgeous gardens…

  • Why aren’t there more Good Deeds?

    starchilife
    27 Feb 2012 | 10:00 am
    I have never been compelled to see a Tyler Perry movie, but the trailer for Good Deedsintrigued me. The movie is about Wesley Deeds (Tyler Perry), the owner of a successful software company whose life revolves around pleasing other people at the expense of losing himself in the process. That is until he meets Lindsey (Thandie Newton), a single mom who dropped out of nursing school when her husband died and has to work as a janitor in order to make ends meet. Although these two individuals come from different worlds they are able to help each other find happiness. With the exception of two…

  • Review: Samsung Galaxy Nexus

    starchilife
    30 Jan 2012 | 8:00 am
    As my unhealthy relationship with Sprint and Blackberry comes closer to finally being dissolved (my contract ends in June) due to poor customer service and performance, I’m faced with the overwhelming decision with trying to decide what device I should get as my next phone. Up until this point I had my heart set on the Droid Bionic. However, recently I had the opportunity to test the Samsung Galaxy Nexus using Verizon 4G LTE Network.   The Galaxy Nexus is lightweight and thin with a large 4.65 inch touchscreen HD display. It operates using Google’s Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich…

  • 12 Great Google Chrome Extensions

    starchilife
    16 Jan 2012 | 6:00 am
    Image via CrunchBase I recently got into a discussion with an avid Firefox user seeking other web browser alternatives. Listening to their complaints reminded me of why I stopped using Firefox. I made the switch to Google Chrome a long time ago because it’s faster, more secure and I love the extensions that are available to make your surfing experience much more enjoyable. The following is a list of extensions that I’m confident will be of interest to you: Bit.ly: This extension enables you to easily shorten urls you wish to share. Buffer for Chrome: I am a huge Buffer fan (you can find…
 
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    Chicagonista

  • Guess clothing turns 30 in Chicago, Cotton Candy Couture is here, reality shows showcase our City and more!

    Brandy
    9 May 2012 | 10:54 am
    Tweet Chicago is now the home to a fabulous new reality show, House of Consignment (above picture).  I have talked about eDrop-off here many times and now the owner- Corri McFadden is showing off her business and what it takes to be successful on Wednesday nights on VH1….catch up on the season online at VH1.   Also Barbara Bates was seen on NBC Tuesday night show, “Fashion Star”.  She is competing to get her looks chosen by Macys, H&M or Saks Fifth Ave each week and sold the next day.  With over 25 years in the fashion industry she has custom made designs for…

  • The New Lurie Children’s Hospital is Designed For Kids By Kids [pics]

    MJ Tam
    7 May 2012 | 1:48 am
    TweetEllen Gordon, Former Member of the Kids Advisory Board On June 9th the new $855 million dollar Children’s Memorial Hospital now called Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago will officially open at  225 East Chicago Avenue  just right beside the new Prentice Women’s Hospital. Besides the new state-of-the-art facility and newest technology,  kid patients played a major role in designing the Lurie Children’s From interactive elevator art to the Chicago Fire Truck play area, Lincoln Park Zoo, Shedd Aquarium, and Museum of Contemporary Arts are…

  • A New WTTW Show: Family Travel with Colleen Kelly

    MJ Tam
    3 May 2012 | 2:54 am
    Tweet As families start on planning their summer vacations, you can imagine that many parents out there are already thinking on ways in making their travels easy and fun. Perfect timing for WTTW to launch a new television series Family Travel with Colleen Kelly. I recently attended the show’s preview dinner party at RPM arranged by a blogger friend Sara Youngblood Ochoa of Macaroni Kid and met up with Colleen Kelly herself. Colleen is full of energy and exudes excitement in her eyes and so I can’t wait to check out the show as she explores family friendly attractions…

  • #CHIpicks: Chicago Tweeps on Fave Cupcake Spots

    MJ Tam
    2 May 2012 | 1:47 am
    TweetPhoto Credit: by Clare & Dave via Flickr The popularity of cupcakes exploded these last few years and for for the confection addicted Chicagoans, the thought of cupcake makes you want to sit and hide alone in one corner and enjoy every morsel of your most favorite flavors. Red Velvets, carrot cakes, salted caramel, etc…There are so many good choices in Chicago that I could think of but I decided to ask our Chicagonista twitter friends on their fave picks. @techbizgurl @chicagonista Thx Jess! Other gr8 #cupcakes not listed in my #TipC blog are @SweetMandyBs, @MollysCupcakes…

  • Paid Review + Giveaway: Quaker Oatmeal Real Medleys

    MJ Tam
    30 Apr 2012 | 1:00 am
    Tweet Getting the kids to eat their breakfast has always been a challenge for many busy moms on-the-go just like me. Just simply not enough time and patience in my case. We always resort to grabbing a banana or yogurt and quickly hopping on the car as they gulp down their food as we head to school. So when Quaker Oats contacted me about checking our their new single serving cups of  Quaker Real Medleys, I had to try. I knew how much my three children would love to have some satisfying and hot breakfast once in awhile and Real Medleys did not disappoint! It was so also very easy to do. I just…
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  • Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2012

    Sherwin
    3 May 2012 | 6:20 am
    Chicago, Illinois (PRWEB) May 03, 2012 Chicago real estate brokerage firm @properties today announced that company co-founders Michael Golden and Thaddeus Wong were named finalists in the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2012 program in the Midwest. The award recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance and commitment to their communities. Golden and Wong were selected from a large pool of nominations by a panel of independent judges. Awards will be presented at a special gala on June…

  • Escalating Exits

    Sherwin
    3 May 2012 | 6:12 am
    This past Monday, Anthony Renzi, who heads the largest division at Freddie – the single family mortgage division is leaving. This past year has seen a slew of talent and executives leave this past year, and was no surprise back in March, when Freddie announced their 2011 financial results.                “Freddie saw its voluntary-turnover rate rise to about 13% in the first six months of 2011, up from 8.5% on average over the previous five years, according to the firms’ federal regulator. Fannie’s rose to around 11% after averaging slightly above 6% over the…

  • Time-lapse videos of downtown Chicago

    Sherwin
    20 Apr 2012 | 9:19 am
    Something for your Friday! Artist Chris Pritchard highlights the beauty of Chicago in these beautiful time-lapse HD videos. Set to an amazing score, the city comes to life: Time-lapse videos of downtown Chicago originally posted at Realty Evolved

  • Into Insurance

    Sherwin
    18 Apr 2012 | 10:47 pm
    Homeowners’ insurance policies are sometimes not only advisable but required. This past year many homeowners were faced with increased rates and policies that could not be renewed. In this era of unpredictable weather patterns, insurance companies are raising rates, cutting coverage, shying away at some payouts and generally shifting more expense and liability to homeowners, according to reports from the industry and its critics. In the wake of Hurricane Irene last summer, for example, Allstate informed some 45,000 North Carolina policy holders that it would not renew contracts that were…

  • Jay Strauss sentenced

    Sherwin
    11 Apr 2012 | 4:51 am
    (Crain’s) — An Arizona man was sentenced Tuesday to three years in federal prison for his role in defrauding 48 Chicago condominium associations of about $2 million. Jay Strauss, 76, of Scottsdale, Ariz., also was ordered to pay $2 million in restitution, according to a spokesman for the U.S. Attorney in Chicago. The judge, Robert Dow Jr., noted in court that it is unlikely restitution will ever be paid. Mr. Strauss pleaded guilty to defrauding the condo associations, made up of more than 700 individual unit owners, by falsely claiming that his property management company,…
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    David Jacobs Chicago

  • Mid May and almost 29 Weeks

    The Hoob
    13 May 2012 | 6:12 pm
    Not a whole lot to report but we are almost 29 weeks and Christine is feeling pretty good and looking great. We have both been busy working and spending time together and getting ready for baby. We are moving July 1st to a much bigger place that will be better for us and the baby and having guest over. The last month has been pretty boring with not much to report. We enjoyed my old friend Swetal’s wedding yesterday at the fairmont for a Indian formal ceremony followed by lunch and back for an incredible black tie formal reception in the evening. Lockdown is doing well and the patios are…

  • Summer Came Early

    The Hoob
    7 Apr 2012 | 5:31 pm
    They weather has been amazing the last month or more and it seems more like summer than early spring. The Stand has been extremely busy since we opened and we have gotten all kinds of amazing press. Great review in Chicago Serious Eats and then we were on 190 North and then Kevin our head Chef was featured on WGN grilling live at the studio before the Cubs Opener plus we are going to be on Chicago’s Best Sunday April 8th. Business has been fun and I am learning a ton and I am looking forward to opening up more places in the next few years. Nothing super excited on the food front besides…

  • Baby On Board and Phil’s Last Stand

    The Hoob
    26 Feb 2012 | 2:00 pm
    Well the amazing year just keeps on getting better and better. Christine and I found out we are pregnant and due August 1st and we are thrilled and can’t wait to be parents. I am thinking about writing a book called from 39 and single to 40 married with a kid. Things have been great and busy since Phil’s Last Stand opened February 2nd and I have been putting in a ton of hours and affecting Christine’s sleep schedule but things have quickly settled down and business is great and we have a solid team keeping the place running through the night. Between all the craziness we…

  • Amazing 2011 Has Come To A Close

    The Hoob
    7 Jan 2012 | 4:31 pm
    Holy Shit was 2011 a whirl wind and an incredible year. I can’t really recap everything but I will run through some of the highlights that come to mind while I look back on the amazing year while I celebrate my 40th Birthday in Jamaica with Christine. 2011 started out with PJ and I finishing our trip in Colombia and while we were away enjoying ourselves my good buddy Sol happened to have lunch with an old friend of his that he went to High School with and had not seen in about 8 or 9 years. Sol was enjoying brunch with Christine whom I had known about 15 or so years ago but mostly just…

  • Two Marathons In A Month

    The Hoob
    10 Nov 2011 | 2:46 pm
    Well 2011 is going to go down as the year of me making some pretty big changes and so far they have all been for the better. As everyone knows it started with a new relationship that turned into a awesome engagement followed by a fantastic wedding in Mexico and Chicago party. Also in 2011 I started running with Christine in early February and for a pretty lazy Jew Boy from the North Shore that never ran more than 4 miles in my life I somehow have completed 5 Half Marathons and a handful of other fun runs from 5k’s to 10 milers Etc… I also can’t believe it but I ran 2 full…
 
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    Chicago Business - Blogs - Takes Names

  • Groupon's Mason, Barris will keynote Northwestern entrepreneurial event

    15 May 2012 | 2:00 pm
    Groupon founder and Northwestern alumnus Andrew Mason and venture capitalist/Northwestern trustee Peter Barris will keynote Northwestern University's annual entrepreneur conference on May 23.The conference will provide aspiring and experienced entrepreneurs with counseling sessions with lawyers and venture capitalists. Known as the entrepreneur@NU conference, the event also will showcase startups in the Northwestern Venture Challenge and will include panels on topics such as “technology for non-techies” and raising capital in Chicago.After weeks of visiting with old-school Wall…

  • SilkRoad CEO's good financial news doesn't smooth over personal drama

    15 May 2012 | 12:00 pm
    Andrew “Flip” Filipowski's good news in business hasn't removed the brouhaha in his personal life.The Chicago CEO's SilkRoad Technology Inc., which moved its headquarters from North Carolina to Chicago in 2010, has raised $35 million in investment capital — its third major funding round in four years, according to Ann Dwyer's blog.The human resources software company still has offices in Winston-Salem. But the Chicago-born Mr. Filipowski is staying in the Windy City, far away from his ex-wife, who has filed a lawsuit alleging alienation of affection against his…

  • Andrew Berlin buys another company before daughter's wedding

    14 May 2012 | 11:00 am
    Andrew Berlin's Chicago-based packaging company has acquired Naugatuck, Conn.-based Lerman Container Co. in a transaction that will have the combined company seeing 2012 revenue exceeding $700 million.Mr. Berlin, chairman and CEO of Berlin Packaging, was heading to New York this morning to take all of the new Berlin employees out for a banquet and to "begin the indoctrination," he only half-joked.Then he'll be off to Las Vegas with his future son-in-law, Spencer Kaehler, a trader who is marrying Mr. Berlin's oldest daughter, Alex Berlin, an interior decorator and designer in Chicago."Not a…

  • Sheraton will host NATO summiteers — and a wedding party

    14 May 2012 | 4:00 am
    Karin Anderson's dream of an old-fashioned wedding is playing out with a twist.The associate professor of psychology at Concordia University in River Forest is marrying Dan Abrell at St. Pauls United Church of Christ in Lincoln Park on Friday.A reception with family and close friends will follow at Café Brauer in the Lincoln Park Zoo.At midnight, more than 75 guests and members of the wedding party will retire to the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers along the Chicago River. They plan on an after-party with light appetizers and cocktails in a suite.That's the same night numerous dignitaries…

  • Another day at Buckingham Palace: Laurence Geller gets a royal honor

    10 May 2012 | 6:00 am
    Laurence Geller, CEO of Strategic Hotels & Resorts Inc., was named a commander of the Order of the British Empire last week in a ceremony at Buckingham Palace.Prince Charles presented the honor, which recognizes Mr. Geller's philanthropic work. He chairs the Churchill Centre, an organization that celebrates the life, lessons and relevance of Sir Winston Churchill.Mr. Geller oversees the InterContinental and Fairmont hotels in Chicago, and has been giddy about the award since it was announced New Year's Eve.This wasn't his first visit to the palace, he tells me.Mr. Geller was there last year…
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