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Forbidden Root Plans to Turn Into A Ping Pong Hall Wednesday Night

Beers will be $5 and there is no charge to compete against ping pong "master" Robert Finkel.

Forbidden Root Brewpub Adds Sunday Brunch

Hanger steak, a kimchi pancake and French toast with peanut butter mousse are on the menu.

Forbidden Root Brewpub Releases Menu, Beer List in Advance of Opening

Guests can wash down pork schnitzel with a gin and juice inspired Belgian Wit brewed onsite.

See Inside the Forbidden Root Brewpub Before It Finally Opens Thursday

Reclaimed tables, brick walls and lights made from tractor parts are among interior highlights.

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Forbidden Root Brews to Be at Unite Urban Grill for One-Night Event

Forbidden Root beer will be around town starting in early June.

East Village »

Forbidden Root Brewery Plan Gets Vote of Support from Neighborhood Group

The East Village Association voted to support the brewery after a series of compromises.

Forbidden Root Brewery Wins Over Influential Neighborhood Group

The botanical brewery took its case to East Village residents as it attempts to persuade City Council.

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.