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Extra Extra: Art Institute Gets a Big Grant from Indian Government

The Art Institute got a major grant from the Indian government today, 12 people were injured in overnight shootings, the Jean Banchet Awards were handed out last night, and other news.
Bears Name Phil Emery As New GM

Chicago Bears named Phil Emery as the team's new General Manager this afternoon.
Why Did the Wolf Cross the Road?

You don't exactly hear the call of the wild in Chicago since we have concreted everything that might support critters. So its ironic that an area highway is part of a historic wildlife policy decision.
Bulls Release Mike James To Clear Roster Spot

The Bulls announced Saturday that they were releasing point guard Mike James.
Cicero Mayor's Nephew Used Official Town Car To Rob Stickney Jewel

Cicero is the red-headed stepchild of Chicago suburbs. Here's yet another story that hammers that point home.
Wilco Gets Sneaky With Free Download, More

Did you enjoy the new video for Wilco's "Dawned On Me" we posted yesterday? We discovered there's more the Wilco / Popeye collaboration than initially meets the eye...
Gallery

Around Town: Beware Of Dog

If you're a flickr user and wish to have your photography considered for "Around Town" or other Chicagoist features, please tag your photos with "Chicagoist" and enter them into our flickr pool....
Restaurant News: Alpana Singh To Open The Boarding House This Summer, Two Chefs To Host Anti-Restaurant Week Dinner

Alpana Singh announces name and address of new wine bar, while Philip Foss and Shin Thompson will host an anti-restaurant week dinner.
Man Used Craigslist Seeking Fathers "Willing To Share Their Daughters"

Police arrested a suburban man who posted on Craigslist trying to arrange meetings with fathers "willing to share their daughters." Once arrested, the man thanked police for saving him from his addiction to child porn.
Morning Box Score: Bulls Edge Out Bucks

Last night the Bulls defeated Milwaukee, Loyola fell to Wright State, and Detroit beat Illinois-Chicago.
Today's Weather: Nitid

Let the sunshine in today.
Extra Extra: Three Women Sneaked Onto Wrigley Field

Was it a bet or were they drunk? Three women sneaked onto Wrigley Field and sat on the field. When security caught them, they refused to leave. Yes, this happened in the "early morning hours."
One For The Road: Have A KFC Bowl For Patton Oswalt's Birthday

Today is comedian Patton Oswalt's birthday, so let's re-listen to one of his best bits.
Follow Chicagoist Via Social Media

Thank you for your continued reading of Chicagoist. Here are some other ways to keep up with what's on the site when you're away.
Dose Market Returns In Time For Valentine's Day

After a successful run in summer and autumn, the folks at Dose Market are taking January off. But they'll be kicking off 2012 in style Feb. 12 with a loaded lineup of food vendors.
Has Oprah Winfrey Been Chosen To Be Blue Ivy Carter's Godmother?

If reports are true that Hova and Sasha Fierce have chosen Oprah Winfrey to be Babyoncé's godmother, this kid could be the Messiah.
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Is Pour-Over Coffee A Ripoff?

Pour-overs are everywhere, from intelligentsia's enlightened cafés to your local mom-and-pop shop. But is the pour-over a better preparation than a simple drip pot? Or a French Press? Or an espresso machine?
Gallery

Friday Flashback: Chicago Landmarks Under Construction

This is a collection of Chicago's baby photos. See the Adler Planetarium, Navy Pier, the Northern Trust Bank Building, Harper Library, the Mandel Brothers Store and the LaSalle Hotel, then and now.
Friday Afternoon Diversion

Let's blow sh*t up. In a microwave.

The latest:

Extra Extra: Art Institute Gets a Big Grant from Indian Government

The Art Institute got a major grant from the Indian government today, 12 people were injured in overnight shootings, the Jean Banchet Awards were handed out last night, and other news.

Bears Name Phil Emery As New GM

Chicago Bears named Phil Emery as the team's new General Manager this afternoon.

Why Did the Wolf Cross the Road?

You don't exactly hear the call of the wild in Chicago since we have concreted everything that might support critters. So its ironic that an area highway is part of a historic wildlife policy decision.

Bulls Release Mike James To Clear Roster Spot

The Bulls announced Saturday that they were releasing point guard Mike James.

Cicero Mayor's Nephew Used Official Town Car To Rob Stickney Jewel

Cicero is the red-headed stepchild of Chicago suburbs. Here's yet another story that hammers that point home.

Wilco Gets Sneaky With Free Download, More

Did you enjoy the new video for Wilco's "Dawned On Me" we posted yesterday? We discovered there's more the Wilco / Popeye collaboration than initially meets the eye...

Gallery

Around Town: Beware Of Dog

If you're a flickr user and wish to have your photography considered for "Around Town" or other Chicagoist features, please tag your photos with "Chicagoist" and enter them into our flickr pool....

Restaurant News: Alpana Singh To Open The Boarding House This Summer, Two Chefs To Host Anti-Restaurant Week Dinner

Alpana Singh announces name and address of new wine bar, while Philip Foss and Shin Thompson will host an anti-restaurant week dinner.

Man Used Craigslist Seeking Fathers "Willing To Share Their Daughters"

Police arrested a suburban man who posted on Craigslist trying to arrange meetings with fathers "willing to share their daughters." Once arrested, the man thanked police for saving him from his addiction to child porn.

Morning Box Score: Bulls Edge Out Bucks

Last night the Bulls defeated Milwaukee, Loyola fell to Wright State, and Detroit beat Illinois-Chicago.

Today's Weather: Nitid

Let the sunshine in today.

Extra Extra: Three Women Sneaked Onto Wrigley Field

Was it a bet or were they drunk? Three women sneaked onto Wrigley Field and sat on the field. When security caught them, they refused to leave. Yes, this happened in the "early morning hours."

One For The Road: Have A KFC Bowl For Patton Oswalt's Birthday

Today is comedian Patton Oswalt's birthday, so let's re-listen to one of his best bits.

Follow Chicagoist Via Social Media

Thank you for your continued reading of Chicagoist. Here are some other ways to keep up with what's on the site when you're away.

Dose Market Returns In Time For Valentine's Day

After a successful run in summer and autumn, the folks at Dose Market are taking January off. But they'll be kicking off 2012 in style Feb. 12 with a loaded lineup of food vendors.

Has Oprah Winfrey Been Chosen To Be Blue Ivy Carter's Godmother?

If reports are true that Hova and Sasha Fierce have chosen Oprah Winfrey to be Babyoncé's godmother, this kid could be the Messiah.

Thanks to This Week's Advertisers

Is Pour-Over Coffee A Ripoff?

Pour-overs are everywhere, from intelligentsia's enlightened cafés to your local mom-and-pop shop. But is the pour-over a better preparation than a simple drip pot? Or a French Press? Or an espresso machine?

Gallery

Friday Flashback: Chicago Landmarks Under Construction

This is a collection of Chicago's baby photos. See the Adler Planetarium, Navy Pier, the Northern Trust Bank Building, Harper Library, the Mandel Brothers Store and the LaSalle Hotel, then and now.

Friday Afternoon Diversion

Let's blow sh*t up. In a microwave.