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Chef Kevin Hickey Says 'Bridgeport is Ready' for The Duck Inn

Foie gras tamales, rotisserie duck, cocktails and craft beer are on the menu at the chef's new haunt.

Pop 33 Art Fair Mixes Art, Bridgeport Businesses

The daylong art fair includes sales, samples and an appearance by a two-legged pit bull.

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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."

'Guerrilla Urbanists' Use Flower Boxes to Fight Bridgeport Blight, Crime

Mysterious planters are showing up on Morgan Street.

Rockfit Promises to Pump You Up with Kettlebell Training

The no-frills Bridgeport gym run by Joel "Rock" Cox specializes in kettlebell exercises.

Wingstop Coming Next Month to Bridgeport

The chicken wing chain is expected to open a new location at 30th and Halsted streets in mid-July.

Maria's 'Ko Po BBQ' Series Offers Spin on Chicago Tavern Tradition

The Bridgeport bar serves up Korean-Polish fusion on the patio each week.

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Ricobene's New Breaded Steak Pizza Already a Smash Hit

"That's a lot of steak on that pizza," said the owner of the South Side restaurant.

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Mr. Spanky's is 'Closed for Good'

The chef of a South Side sandwich shop said he enjoyed a two-year run.

Oliver's Cafe Hosts Culinary Trips Around the World

Bridgeport chef Oliver Valenzuela dreams up new feasts each week at his BYOB restaurant.

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.