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How Chicago’s Queer Business Owners Are Turning Pride Into Livelihoods

"That's how we get ahead, quite frankly," one business owner said. "Money makes things happen."

Craving Boystown mEAT? Skewer Spot Returning In Now-Closed Dive Bar

The owners always planned to bring mEAT back to Boystown, they said.

Boystown Going mEAT-less As Minibar's New Owner Plans Next-Door Expansion

So long, skewers: mEAT at 3339 N. Halsted St. is closing to make way for an expanded Minibar.

Yoshi Katsumura, 'Outstanding' Chef-Owner of Yoshi's Cafe, Died Sunday

Restaurateur died Sunday after a battle with cancer.

'Beachy' Dive Bar Will Bring Fresh Seafood, 80 Daiquiri Flavors to Boystown

The team that brought you mEAT, D.S. Tequila and Minibar is launching Dive Bar this December.

'Color Lab' Hair Salon Opening on Halsted, Only Offers Coloring Services

"Why would a woman go anywhere else than Boystown to get her hair done?" the owner said.

Minibar Owners to Open Two Restaurants on Halsted, with Skewers and Cajun

The partners behind Minibar and D.S. Tequila plan to open mEAT in December and Crawdaddy's in the spring.

Residents Call for End of Pride Parade, But Tunney Says They're in Minority

Residents decried Pride's size at a CAPS meeting, but Tunney said most complaints were about traffic.

Gay Hotel Proposal Aims to Revive Boystown as LGBT Destination

Developer seeks zoning OK for The Out Hotel, which could bring daytime traffic, bucks to neighborhood.

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.