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Sunday, May 28, 2017
Sunday, May 28, 2017
Saturday, May 27, 2017
Acclaimed Author Denis Johnson Dies At 67
Acclaimed fiction writer, poet, and playwright Denis Johnson, most famous for his short story collection 'Jesus' Son', died at his home in Sea Ranch, California. The cause was cancer. 
Two Killed On Portland Commuter Train Allegedly By Man Spewing Hate Speech
Three men tried to intervene as a man was yelling slurs and biased speech, in particular at two women who appeared to be Muslim, and two of them were fatally stabbed.
Friday, May 26, 2017
Police Will Have 1,300 Extra Cops Patrolling On Memorial Day Weekend
The Chicago Police Department has announced that they will add 1,300 extra cops to the streets each day of Memorial Day Weekend.
Sink Your Teeth Into Ryan Duggan's Hot-Dog-Stand Poster Art
One of the city's great printmakers has put together perhaps the most Chicago series of all time.
Bronzeville Teacher Accused Of Sexually Assaulting 16-Year-Old Student
A teacher at Bronzeville's Chicago Military Academy has been charged with criminal sexual assault after he allegedly conducted a six-month-long sexual relationship with a 16-year-old girl at the school, according to police.
A Retro Cocktail Bar Is Opening Next To Another Cocktail Bar In Logan Square
Expect old-school cocktails and a Wisconsin supper club feel at Pink Squirrel.
Gov. Candidate JB Pritzker Trolls Rauner With Giant Clock Mascot
"Bruce Rauner won't be able to hide from Tick Tock the Budget Clock."
CeaseFire Violence Interrupter Among Nearly 50 Arrested In Major Gang Probe
Chicago Police Supt. Eddie Johnson on Friday framed the arrests as a warning ahead of the long holiday weekend. "As we head into the Memorial Day weekend, we are sending a clear message to those driving violence. We will come at you with everything that we have to make our communities safe."
No One Knows How To Clean Up Big Sur Landslide, Or How Much It's Going To Cost
No doubt, eventually, it will get cleaned up and California's Highway 1 will reopen for Big Sur tourism. But what that's going to take and how much it's going to cost are still big open questions.
Chicago Is About To Conjure Up A Lounge Dedicated To Magic
No illusion. The city, which once helped pioneer close magic and sleight of hand, is getting back to its tricky roots.
Police Warn Of Armed Robberies Near University Village
Police are warning about a series of robberies in the 12th District, near University Village.
Amid Seismic Tronc Merger, The Reader Is At Risk. Here's How To Help
A huge consolidation could soon put the Tribune and Sun-Times under the same ownership, and it makes the Chicago Reader's future murky.
The Waters Of 'Baywatch' Are Tepid, At Best
The 90's TV show-turned-movie-reboot is dead in the water.
Opart Thai Closed By Health Department After 2 Failed Inspections
If you're planning a visit, call first to confirm whether they are open.
Better To Walk The Plank Than Watch 'Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales'
In this cinematic delicatessen display, you can choose your variety of ham. 
The Zoo's Giant Pandas Did Not Have Sex This Year
Instead, Mei Xiang had two artificial inseminations.
16 Of Our Favorite Events In Chicago This Memorial Day Weekend
SUMMER IS HERRREEEE! Enjoy the extended holiday weekend with some of our favorite events.
Elderly Couple Beaten, Robbed In Home Invasion On Northwest Side
An 81-year-old man and 77-year-old woman were attacked in the break-in on Thursday night.
Logan Square Cocktail Face Off Will Bring Together Chicago's Best Bars
If you're a cocktail nerd, this is definitely the event for you.
Photo: The Cubs Are On A Gloriously Overdressed 'Anchorman'-Themed West Coast Trip
It's kind of a big deal.
The Most Anticipated Summer 2017 Movies For Adults Who Don't Want CGI Blockbusters
If you're looking for an antidote to summer movie blockbusters, these are the 10 auteur-driven horror movies, indie flicks, romantic-comedies, artsy experiments, and musical mashups you'll want to check out. 
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