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Will Fire-Damaged Abbey Pub Reopen? 'Back To The Bar' Paid A Visit

The pub, closed since late 2015, was featured on Spike TV's "Back to the Bar."

Who Needs Dog Dayz? Celebrate Encased Meats At Elston Sausage Fest

Hot Doug's fest was canceled but the Elston Sausage Fest is definitely still on Saturday and Sunday.

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Lincoln Square Year in Review: The Most Buzzed-About Stories From 2015

From devastating fires, to a restored bus line, to many new restaurants and breweries, a look at 2015.

Guy Who Caught '95 Bears Extra Point Marking 20 Years Since Epic Grab

Mike Pantazis, who jumped from Soldier Field's stands to make the grab, is hosting a party at Abbey Pub.

Canoe Back in Time, Take a Theater Hike, More Weekend Picks

It's a packed weekend, from the inaugural Elston Avenue Sausage Fest to the annual 47th Ward bike ride.

Deadheads and Juggalos, Loving Each Other? Failed Prank Leads to Reflection

The Grateful Dead cover band also tried to get Insane Clown Posse fans, or Juggalos, to see the show.

Surly Doomtree Brew Debuts with Concert Ticket Raffle at Sheffield's

Hip-hop group Doomtree will be in Chicago for a new release, but it's tastier than their usual fare.

Weekend Plans: Barn Dance, Liars, Robots, a Pub Crawl and More

Be sure to pencil in some time for fun on your to-do list this weekend; lots of options to choose from.

Murphy School Band to Benefit from Wine, Cheese and Beer Party

Neighbors are rallying with fundraising efforts to keep the music playing at Murphy Elementary School.

Grateful Dead Cover Band Apologizes to Fans Shocked to Find Juggalos at Bar

A Dead cover band was replaced with Insane Clown Posse collaborator Twiztid. But not everyone knew.

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.