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How To Sneak Into Chicago’s Most Secret Bars
By Elizabeth Atkinson, Morgan Olsen and Time Out Chicago editors | April 18 2017 It's easy enough to know about Chicago's hidden speakeasies, but just how easy is it to actually get in? We snuck into some of the city's most secret bars to share the tips and tricks we...
Chicago Alderman Seek Control Over All City Licenses In Their Wards
Austin Berg | ChicagoNow | April 4, 2017 Chicago’s 50 aldermen hold near-despotic control over commercial activity within their wards. This has lead to an unrivaled culture of graft, greed and corruption within Windy City municipal government. But instead of taking...
The Most Legendary Dive Bars In Chicago
Elizabeth Atkinson and Morgan Olsen | TimeOut Chicago has no shortage of well-established bars, but it's fair to say that city dwellers have a special place in their hearts for Chicago's many dive bars. We've picked the most legendary, as decided by our editors, from...
Chicago’s Best Bars To Drink Like A Local
March 31, 2017 | Chicago, Food and Drink, North America When visiting a new city, you can tackle it in one of two ways: as tourist or traveler. As a tourist, you can hit all the popular attractions and stick to larger, well-known chain restaurants. But where’s the fun...
Only One Irish Bar In Chicago Ranked Among Top 50 In The U.S.
By Ariel Cheung | March 22, 2017 11:59am | DNAinfo AVONDALE — There's no denying that Chief O'Neill's is about as Irish as it gets. From its namesake Chicago police superintendent to the menu stocked with Irish staples, the Avondale bar has been steeped in Irish...
Logan Square Now Cocktail Bar Capital Of Chicago, But Has It Gone Too Far?
By Mina Bloom | March 15, 2017 LOGAN SQUARE — When the Whistler opened nearly nine years ago, specializing in cocktails, it was one of the only bars of its kind in the neighborhood. Back then, it was fair to assume that most people traveling down the relatively quiet...
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Illinois Drinking Age Could Lower To 18 Under Parental Supervision
By: Ashok Selvam | Eater Chicago| Mar 9, 2017 "Almost two years after state lawmakers brought back happy hour, Illinois legislators are pondering tinkering with booze laws again. This time they’re considering a bill which would allow 18 year olds to legally drink beer...
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Drunk At 3AM? Here Are 5 Chicago Restaurants That NEVER Close
1. Mr. Greek Gyros - 234 S Halsted St Many a Chicagoan have ended up here on a late night and wondered how they made it in and out of Greektown—but remember this—that gyro was probably delicious. Perhaps give it a go during daylight hours too. 2. Lawrence's Fish &...
Love Hot Dog Carts? You May See A Lot More Of Them This Summer
Heather Cherone | Feb 9, 2017 THE LOOP — Chicagoans may have more street dining options this summer if the City Council slashes the cost of licenses required to sell everything from hot dogs and tamales to crepes and corn. The changes, put forward by Mayor Rahm...