U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley gave this speech on the floor of Congress to recognize the 40th anniversary of WXRT 93.1 and morning show host Lin Brehmer’s 20th anniversary with the station. [ more › ] View original post here: Rep. Quigley Honors Lin... 

It’s been a banner year for Melissa McCarthy. Those who knew Gilmore Girls are saying “I told you so,” to those just now “discovering” her. And so are the YouTube fans of Marbles Harsgrove. [ more › ] Continued here: One... 

This video promises dancing cats – and delivers! But the better question: what sort of Hollywood camera magic do they use to make the cats dance? [ more › ] Originally posted here:  Monday Afternoon Diversion: Dancing Cats  Read More →

Six people were shot on the south side, a woman’s body was found in the snow in Chicago Heights, and other weekend news. [ more › ] Original post: Chicagoist Weekend Blotter: Four Teens Charged With Beating CTA Bus Driver  Read More →

Urban Union and Bread & Wine open, Fish Bar supports the Shedd, Southport Grocery & Cafe offers a pancake deal, and SmallBar Fullerton taps four casks on Friday. [ more › ] Go here to see the original:  Restaurant News: Urban Union Opens... 

Freezing rain, warmer temps and winds from the south equal a sloppy day. [ more › ] Original post:  Today’s Weather: Frazil  Read More →

Mayor Emanuel announced plans today to re-open the branch libraries on Monday afternoons. [ more › ] More here: Libraries to Reopen Monday Afternoons Beginning February 6  Read More →

A Walgreens security guard was shot and killed at the River North store last night. [ more › ] See the original post here: Guard Killed Last Night at River North Walgreens  Read More →

E. Leaven Food Company launches a food truck next week with freebies on Monday and Tuesday. [ more › ] Original post: E. Leaven Food Truck Launches Next Week With Freebies  Read More →

The council approved tighter restrictions on parade organizers, give authority to Chicago Police Superintendent Gary McCarthy to deputize law enforcement from other states and closes parks to the public for an extra two hours. The City Council also approved...