1 woman killed, another hurt in River North hotel shooting
The victim told officers that she was shot at by an unknown man who left the scene in a tan SUV last seen heading eastbound.
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The victim told officers that she was shot at by an unknown man who left the scene in a tan SUV last seen heading eastbound.
As we try and thaw out from this cold stretch of weather, the folks from HOTWORX in River North wants to help you defrost and detox as we slowly head into spring. The best part is you can do it all from the comfort of your home.
ComEd and the Chicago Bureau of Electricity went to the area, and have since deemed it safe.
Management confirmed to Eater that the tapas joint would close, along with its basement bar, Pigtail.
Proceeds benefited Chef Jose Andres' World Central Kitchen, which has been providing meals for those impacted by the wildfires.
The Hard Rock Cafe on Ontario Street in River North opened in 1986.
The Chicago Hard Rock Café at 63 W. Ontario St. opened in June 1986.
A grand opening party was held for the Hard Rock Cafe at 63 W. Ontario St. in 1986, as that area of River North was transformed from little more than a row of gas stations to an entertainment district. Jim Avila reports for Channel 2 News in this clip from June 27, 1986.
The eatery in River North has been open since 1986.
It happened just after 3 a.m. at the Sunnyside Cannabis Dispensary in the 400 block of North Clark Street.
Rose's Flower Shop was open for one day only, and for only four hours.
From celebrating Christmas and Hanukkah on the same day to visiting Santa's Secret Tree House in River North, here's what caught Marissa Perlman and Kylee Miller's eye this week.
Keeping with the holiday theme from a tall tree at Union Station to a rooftop in River North, here's what caught Suzanne Le Mignot and Kylee Miller's eye this week.
With the colder months, it may be tough to get motivated to workout. But with the new segment, Fitness Friday, we’re introducing you to classes and tips to help keep you fit. Abby Kmiec and Elise Bertrand with CYCLEBAR in River North and Fulton Market talk about the benefits of taking a ride.
Victims of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, and the man who went down in history as Chicago's first murder victim, are said to have haunted this building that now houses Tao Chicago.
Tao Chicago, formerly Excalibur and Limelight, and originally the home of the Chicago Historical Society, has historical associations with everything from the Great Chicago Fire to the purported remains of a figure from earliest Chicago history. As Tony Szabelski of Chicago Hauntings Tours tells us, the building has also been known over the years for a lot of ghosts.
Businessman Peter Gatien opened the Chicago location of Limelight in the old Chicago Historical Society building, 632 N. Dearborn St., on July 31, 1985. Jim Avila reports on the glitzy new addition to the Chicago nightlife scene. Limelight later became Excalibur, then Castle, and most recently Tao Chicago.
According to Tony Szabelski of Chicago Hauntings Tours, paranormal activity has been reported in the Hooters building for about two decades.
The original Chicago Hooters opened at 660 N. Wells St. in River North in 1993. Staffers and patrons have been reporting paranormal activity there for years, and it's reputed that in the past, the site was linked to grave robbing operations. Tony Szabelski of Chicago Hauntings Ghost Tours is the host for this all-new edition of Chicago Hauntings.
Chicago's hottest club was at a River North Portillo's Wednesday night. That's where house DJ and Naperville native John Summit threw a surprise, last-minute show for a few hundred fans.
Brandon Peck, 21, of Oakwood, Ohio, was charged with two felony counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
Chicago police said the victim, a 24-year-old man, was in a fight with another person who pulled out a gun and shot in his direction.
The incident happened around 3:40 a.m. in the 0-100 block of West Hubbard Street.
Durpetti was known to treat everyone "like a long-lost relative with a firm handshake, a double kiss, or a friendly joke."
Durpetti took over the restaurant in 1989 after the passing of his father-in-law, Gene Michelotti, to preserve the restaurant's legacy as Chicago's oldest steakhouse. Darius Johnson reports.
