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Recently reviewed
A roundup of restaurants recently reviewed by restaurant critic Phil Vettel. Chef Amaury's Epicurean Affair *** 481 N. Commons Drive, Aurora; 630-375-0426. Restaurants don't get much more personal than this. Chef Amaury Rosado—born, raised,...Tags: Credit and Debt, Restaurant and Catering Industry, Orland Park, Northbrook, Wine, Beer, and Spirits
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One man killed, another man wounded in River North shooting
One man was killed and another man was wounded Monday in an early-morning shooting in the 100 block of West Ohio Street, authorities said.
Curtis Ellis, 25, of the 3400 block of West Ohio Street died at Stroger Hospital at about 4:30 a.m., according to...Tags: Police, Crimes, McDonald's, Rock and Roll Music, Murder
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It's siesta time
Chicago TribuneNapping isn't just for your grandpa anymore. In fact, folks at fancy spas like to nap, too. Sleep-deprived Americans are increasingly turning to the power nap and afternoon siesta to restore alertness and enhance performance, studies show. And some spa...Tags: Crystal Lake, Restaurant and Catering Industry, Diseases, Colleges and Universities, Evanston
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From gritty roots to urban chic
Chicago Tribune reporterGary Deutsch wanted to live in a neighborhood with the cosmopolitan flair and pulsating pace that his digs in San Diego lacked. He found that in River North, a once-derelict district being transformed by new development into one of the city's most vibrant...Tags: Government, Restaurant and Catering Industry, Lincoln Park, Condos and Houses, Furniture
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Beer giant to locate in Chicago
Chicago Tribune reporterIn the sweepstakes for landing corporate headquarters, Chicago won one Tuesday when a joint venture of two of the biggest U.S. beer operations announced it will call the city home. Landing MillerCoors will add 300 to 400 jobs, a tiny number for an...Tags: Government, Boeing Co., Illinois, Migration, Economic Policy
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Steakhouse beefs up expansion efforts
Chicago Tribune CorrespondentWith beef costs soaring, energy through the roof and tapped-out consumers hunkering down in a sluggish economy, the Texas de Brazil steakhouse chain is launching one of the most ambitious new restaurants around. Its sprawling Chicago outlet has 600...Tags: National Government, Restaurant and Catering Industry, Government, Ron Paul, Texas
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Early developer in River North
Chicago Tribune reporterAnyone who knew Elmer H. Morris also knew where to turn for help, his family said. From the tenants of his many River North properties to his fellow members at Temple Beth Israel in Skokie to his neighbors in Chicago and the suburbs, there was no one Mr....Tags: Merchandise Mart, Northwestern University, Skokie, Judaism, Furniture
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Riders feel pinch as Metra packs 'em in
Tribune reportersIt begins with a trickle, when the 8:06 a.m. Metra express rolls out of Aurora half-full—nine cars headed for Union Station. Minutes later, at a stop on Naperville's edge, the gates open and bleary commuters fill more than three-quarters of the...Tags: Road Transportation, Transportation, Chicago Jobs, Naperville, Chicago Transit Authority
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Gammonley offering upgrade discounts
Chicago Tribune reporterConstruction is almost complete at 757 Orleans @ Chicago, a building of 198 condominiums being developed in the River North neighborhood by The Gammonley Group. Located at the corner of Chicago and Orleans Avenues, the 22-story building is scheduled...Tags: Lakeview, Chicago River, Plainfield, Energy Saving, Sales
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Whispering at Health Board meeting stunned crowd, former board lawyer testifies
Tribune reportersAnne Murphy had never seen anything quite like the unusual vote by the Illinois Health Facilities Planning Board to endorse a controversial new hospital in Crystal Lake. Vice Chairman Stuart Levine began the vote on April 21, 2004, on the proposed...Tags: Crystal Lake, Bribery, Regulatory Policy and Organizations, Lawyers, Corporate Crime
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Wedding crunch time
For RedEyeThe only quality time Rich Rogala spends with his fiance, Rita Kerins, is shared with about 18 other people and a trainer, jumping rope, doing push-ups and lifting weights. Three times a week, the Bucktown couple, who are getting married May 17, report...Tags: Bucktown, Armed Forces, Wicker Park, Lakeview, Lincoln Park
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The upside of downsizing
Special to the TribuneLess square footage doesn't necessarily equate to less living. Just ask Vickie Dorgan. Stunning city views and a location within walking distance of her workplace and health club quickly sold her on a new one-bedroom loft in Chicago's River North...Tags: Gold Coast, Clothing and Textiles Industry, Furniture, Layoffs and Downsizing
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