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Schaller's Pump Closing After 136 Years, Was Chicago's Oldest Restaurant

The Bridgeport institution at 3714 S. Halsted St. opened in 1881.

Chicago's 12 Oldest Bars Have Stories To Tell

Many were speakeasies during Prohibition; a few have been in the same family for generations.

Jack Schaller: Legendary Tavern Owner, Remembered As A 'Perfect Gentleman'

Schaller died of natural causes on Saturday. He was 92.

Chicago's 10 Oldest Restaurants Thrive By Staying (Mostly) The Same

Simple food, decent prices and stellar neon signs — that's what these eateries seem to have in common.

Get Merry With A Few Cold Brews, Christmas Carols At Schaller's Pump

"Beer and Carols" runs from 8-11 p.m. at 3714 S. Halsted St.

Ice Bucket Challenge Event Planned for One of City's Oldest Taverns

One hundred people have already committed to take part in the national phenomenon.

Sox Opening Day: Places to Eat and Drink Around the Ballpark

The neighborhood's bars and restaurants are welcoming White Sox fans with special deals.

Jack Schaller, Legendary Tavern Owner, Hits 90 with an Honor and a Smile

The owner of Schaller's Pump celebrated his 90th birthday on Jan. 15.

Bridgeport Super Bowl Specials: Fried Chicken, Wings and Lots of Booze

Restaurants have ramped up and amped up their menus for Sunday's big game.

Top Stories

Downtown Twins Born At Roosevelt Red Line Station Have Names, Are Doing Well

And, no, they're not called Roosevelt and State.

Humboldt Park Humboldt Park's Puerto Rican Evacuee Welcome Center Opens Today

For most of November, it'll be open two days a week, between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays.

Roseland Police Hiring Process Discriminates Against Blacks, Latinos: Ald. Beale

Data shows that while more blacks and Latinos applied to the CPD, most new officers are white.

Wicker Park Trek Bike Shop Coming To Milwaukee Avenue's 'Hipster Highway,' Bid Shows

The nation's largest bike maker is soliciting bids for a retail build-out at 1647 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Downtown Ald. Willie Cochran Collapses During City Council Hearing

Cochran was given CPR by 40th Ward Ald. Patrick O'Connor, taken to Northwestern hospital.

Chinatown Pistol Whipping of Sisters In Chinatown Part Of Larger Crime Spree: Police

The violent robbery could be connected to four other robberies in the area, police said.

The Loop 39 Phones A Day Are Stolen On Average In Chicago

We looked at the data behind thousands of cellphones reported stolen in Chicago since January 2016.

Dunning Drunken-Driving Victim Hopes Cop Charged With DUI Gets Probation: Court

Erin Mowry, 42, could be convicted of aggravated DUI for the July 2015 crash.

West Pullman Man Shoots Himself In Penis During West Pullman Robbery, Prosecutors Say

Terrion Pouncy, 19, was still hospitalized Thursday following surgery.

Logan Square Landlord M. Fishman's Move To Evict Logan Square Tenants Sparks Protest

The eviction notices "caught many families unprepared," activists said.

Noble Square Million Dollar Town Houses On Wicker, Noble Square Border Launch Pre-Sales

"The reception has been outstanding. We've had lots of interest and excitement," the listing agent said.

O'Hare Traveling For Thanksgiving? Midway, O'Hare Among Most Delayed Busy Airports

About 20 percent of O'Hare and Midway flights for Thanksgiving get delayed, according to a new report.