Out at the Ol' Cubs Ball Game
Monday June 30, 2008
Chicago Free Press's Out at the Cubs Game charity event for the LGBT community will take place on Sunday, July 27, 2008 when the Cubs face the Florida Marlins. It's ... Read More
Freaking Out over Guns
Friday June 27, 2008
Chicago is freaking out about the Supreme Court's decision that will put our local gun ban in jeopardy. Mayor Daley called the potential repeal "frightening." In a school year that ... Read More
Weekend Picks: Pride Parade, Salsa Festival, Music without Borders
Thursday June 26, 2008
Squeeze out a little more June juice. Great picks for June 26 through June 29, 2008.
Music without Borders concerts begin tonight (Thursday) at Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park
Back Lot Bash ... Read More
A Service I've Been Waiting For
Wednesday June 25, 2008
Chicago Public Library Offers System-Wide Book Reservations
Hey, good news. Now that everyone is looking for ways to save money, the Trib reported today that patrons of the Chicago Public Library ... Read More
How is Your Cornhole Game?
Monday June 23, 2008
Are you any good? Really? If so, you could win up to $400 at the Second Annual Soldier Field Cornhole Classic on Saturday, July 12. If you play doubles, that ... Read More
Weekend Picks: Crosstown Classic, Taste of Randolph, Clothesline Project
Thursday June 19, 2008
Weekend - o - rama. Here are your picks for Friday, June 19, Saturday, 20 and Sunday, June 21.
Crosstown Classic: Cubs vs. Sox
Taste of Randolph Fest on Friday through Saturday
Pizza ... Read More
Chicago River Flatwater Classic Registration Now Open
Tuesday June 17, 2008
Whether you like to race your kayak or canoe down the Chicago River or just friendly float it, sign up now to join Friends of the Chicago River for the ... Read More
Big Night at the Tonys and Other Chicago Things
Sunday June 15, 2008
On Sunday, the Steppenwolf's gripping August: Osage County snared a ton of Tony Awards in New York City including Best Play. Deanna Dunagan, pictured at right, won Best Performance by ... Read More
Are you Happy to See the Children's Museum Move to Grant Park?
Thursday June 12, 2008
Weekend Picks: Sociometry Fair, Emmylou Harris, Fiesta Puertorriqueñas and More
Wednesday June 11, 2008
You know you want them, and absolutely gotta have them. Here are your weekend picks for Friday, June 12 through Sunday, June 15. (These picks are in addition to our ... Read More
Chicago Chef Wins James Beard Award
Monday June 9, 2008
Chicago's Grant Achatz of the widely-acclaimed Alinea (pictured at right) won the James Beard Award last night in New York City. He has much to celebrate. The Tribune ... Read More
City Sticker Clock is Ticking - Where to Buy Yours
Monday June 9, 2008
Oh, my dear city of Chicago car and truck owning friends. You need to have a new city sticker before July 1, 2008 or you could will get an orange ... Read More
Weekend Picks: It's a Crazy Good Weekend of Great Stuff to Do
Thursday June 5, 2008
In addition to the 9 recommendations for this weekend over at our June Top Picks and all the great Gay Pride Month stuff going on, you could also get ... Read More
Chicago in Olympic Quarter Finals - So to Speak
Wednesday June 4, 2008
Chicago learned today that we're one of the four finalist cities to host the 2016 Summer Olympics. It's now us versus Rio de Janeiro, Madrid, and Tokyo. The final decision ... Read More
Tips on Attending Chicago's Blues Fest
Wednesday June 4, 2008
Chicago's Blues Fest opens tomorrow at Grant Park. Be sure to check out our Chicago Blues Fest Profile and insider Tips on Attending Blues Fest before you go.
Plus, the ... Read More
Our Man Obama Vies for Washington
Wednesday June 4, 2008
In a storybook rise that began in our state government in Springfield, Illinois, Barack Obama has seized the nomination for the Democratic candidate for President of the United States. ... Read More
Chicago Children's Theatre: Esperanza Rising
Tuesday June 3, 2008
Tickets for Chicago Children's Theatre's "Esperanza Rising," which is based on the popular book by Pam Muņoz Ryan, are now on sale. The play opens on Saturday, July 12 as ... Read More
Connect with Your Inner Venus
Monday June 2, 2008
The U.S. Tennis Association is rolling out its first-ever adult flex league programs in four cities. Chicago's one of them. Sign up by Wednesday, June 11 for play beginning on ... Read More