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A Tough Sell in Bridgeport, Husky Hog Has 'Bigger, Badder' Future Plans

Husky Hog chef Joe Woodel recently chatted with DNAinfo Chicago about his restaurant's sudden closing.

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Ring Up Your Ribs on the Husky Hog BBQ Hotline

The Armour Square barbecue joint has debuted a new phone order system for smoked ribs.

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Husky Hog BBQ Food Truck Cashes In, Opens Restaurant in Armour Square

The kitchen at the South Side lunch counter will serve as cook's "barbecue playground."

Husky Hog BBQ Food Truck Goes Up Against Country's Best in Online Contest

The city's first barbecue food truck was picked out of 2,000 nominations to be a finalist.

'Chili-Heads' to Compete in Heat it Up! Competition at Mayne Stage

The chili cook-off on Sunday benefits the Glenwood Sunday Market.

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Windy City BBQ Classic Brings Out City's Best 'Old-School' Pit Masters

No electricity or gas is allowed at "Chicago's premier pitmaster competition."

Food Truck Haven, Lunch Counter Hopes to Open as 'The Garage'

Salsa Truck owner Dan Salls awaiting city OK for a space that serves food trucks and diners, too.

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.