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Not Your Dad's Western Ave.: Trendy Bars, Shops Bring New Flavor To Beverly

Newcomers to the stretch synonymous with Irish bars bring a new vibrancy to Beverly and Morgan Park.

Bridgeport Coffee's Hottest Menu Item: Barista's Homemade Gourmet Doughnuts

Dylan Maysick owns Front Room Donuts, which is based out of Bridgeport Coffee Co. in Beverly.

Bridgeport Coffee Co. Unveils Its Fourth Location in North Beverly

The coffee shop takes over the former Hardboiled Coffee Co. at 9135 S. Western Ave. in Beverly.

Bridgeport Coffee Moving Into Former Hardboiled Storefront in North Beverly

Owner Mike Pilkington expects his latest coffee shop to open in the first week of December.

Bubbly Creek Soda Offers a New Kind of Coffee Drink

Bridgeport Coffee Company's latest product is brewed and bottled locally.

Bridgeport Coffee Empire Quickly Expanding on South Side to Hyde Park

"We're South Side guys. We want to be on the South Side," the owner said.

Bridgeport Hit-and-Run Victim Was 'Happiest She'd Been in a Long Time'

Carissa Hinz was ready for summer parties and pursuing life as an artist, friends said.

Bridgeport Coffee Expands Again

Popular South Side roaster has announced plans to open new outpost in Hyde Park.

Bridgeport Coffee Company Expanding to South Loop

The new spot, which could open as soon as September, will feature outdoor seating, grab-and-go food.

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Bridgeport Roaster Pushes For 'Relationship Coffee'

El Salvadoran coffee farmers met with Chicago roasters Saturday to tout the benefits of buying direct.

Bridgeport Chef to Bring Fine Dining to Luxury Rail Service

Daniel Traynor to offer blend of classic, modern gourmet fare aboard Amtrak's City of New Orleans route.

Bridgeport Coffee Company's New Mugs Carry a Special Meaning

Bridgeport Coffee Company's founder fell in love with a local potter's mugs.

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.