University Village Association chief weighs in on new group

02/08/2012 1:37 PM

Oscar D'Angelo, founder of the University Village Association, weighed last week in on a new group from the organization's former Executive Director Dennis O'Neill — sneaking in a few jabs. (2 Comments) Read more...

• Pete's Fresh Market groundbreaking scheduled for Saturday

   02/06/2012 6:43 PM

• Powell's Books to replace University Village Barbara's Bookstore

   02/01/2012 1:59 PM

• Pete's Fresh Market finally closes purchase of Near West Side site

   01/26/2012 7:14 PM

Welcome to the Jungle

Garret Conley (left) and Sergio Marinez store some fresh cuts in the meat locker at Publican Quality Meats in Chicago’s West Loop on Monday. The new locker has 4,000 pounds of capacity but is only using half right now. Read the full story here.
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Gastro expansion

Publican Quality Meats butcher shop now open, sandwiches to debut Monday

02/08/2012 10:00 PM

By almost any measure, the Publican has been a success. One of Chicago’s first and most prominent gastropubs, the West Loop restaurant is packed on weekends and many weekdays alike by folks from around the city. But while that kind of business in this economy is a blessing, in some respects, Chris Kuziemko said it was holding the restaurant back.
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Pete's to break ground

But actual construction may not begin for months

02/08/2012 10:00 PM

Pete’s Fresh Market is slated to finally break ground on Saturday at Madison Street and Western Avenue, after months — perhaps even years — of delays. But it’ll just be ceremonial as it won’t mark the beginning of the store’s actual construction, which may still be months away.
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A more familiar dorm

Chicago's college-bound Latino youth getting a new housing option

02/08/2012 10:00 PM

Concerned that youth from Chicago’s predominantly Latino neighborhoods are struggling to earn college degrees, a Pilsen community group is building a student residence hall that experts say will help close gaps in college success.
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Riding out the job market

Long hours, low pay, but lots of love for bike messengers

02/08/2012 10:00 PM

It’s not every day that practitioners of an entry-level, minimum wage, service industry profession become fodder for major motion picture action thrillers or speak of their daily routine in terms of pride, competition and creativity. Then again, Chicago’s bike messengers are not your everyday delivery service.
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Union Station chugging forward

Chicago's train hub plans future, from rehabbed retail to new offices and traffic patterns

02/08/2012 10:00 PM

Nobody would be surprised to see Chicago’s Union Station busy during rush hour. On weekday mornings and evenings, the concourse and the second-floor mezzanine become nearly impassable. But even on the weekend, the food court on the second floor still gets decent traffic. Nearly every seat in the dining area is taken.
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A blog by Bonnie McGrath

M is for Magazine

02/06/2012 1:40 AM

For years, I've been getting invited to The Chicago Reporter release parties at the M Lounge and I finally went to one. And I had a good time. (1 Comment) Read more...

• And about that G8

   02/03/2012 8:56 AM

• Lights action

   02/02/2012 4:57 PM

A blog by AmySue Mertens

Divine Dine + Wine curbs craving for summer fests

01/26/2012 3:09 PM

Craving a warm, neighborhood event to soften winter's blow? WCA has just the event for you.
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• Beliefs about public service, servants get a check up

   01/18/2012 1:02 PM

• Christmas turned to mulch

   01/13/2012 3:27 PM

Arts and culture in Chicago

(Almost) dying for a drink

02/08/2012 10:00 PM

Sean Flannery is indestructible. The Chicago comedian has plummeted from the top of a three story building, rocketed his car off of a highway overpass during a snowstorm, knocked himself unconscious with a live battery during a job interview and beaten cancer. Pushing the envelope even further, he navigated some of his travails while sauced on cheap beer.
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• Death comes to town

   02/01/2012 10:00 PM