February 18, 2004

Farewell, Chris.

We mentioned earlier this week, that Chris Saathoff was killed on Valentine's Day. His parents have set up a tribute web page where you can leave your comments, see photos of him, and get info if you want to donate to a Chris Saathoff Foundation, as well as get details for the funeral.

- | 18.02.04 ~ Music/Clubs

Daley: "no problems" with gay marriage

Reacting to the same-sex marriages that have been taking place in San Francisco, Mayor Daley said today that he personally would have no problem with same-sex marriages in Chicago, if County Clerk David Orr wanted to start issuing licenses for them. "They love each other, just as much as anyone else. They believe that the benefits they don't have, they should have. And so I have a very open mind on it."

- jma | 18.02.04 ~ In the News

The Smelly City

Inspired by the recent exodus of candy manufacturers from the city, Newcity reporter Ray Pride seeks out the remaining scents of Chicago.

- jma | 18.02.04 ~ City Life/Cultural

Welcome Back Mr. Maddux

Bringing joy to the hearts of Cub fans and unbreaking, soul-crushing sorrow to White Sox fans, the Chicago Cubs have signed first-ballot Hall of Fame pitcher Greg Maddux. I bet everybody on the North Side feels really special. Well, we got Shingo Takatsu! Just how much more active are the Cubs than the White Sox this offseason? Compare their transactions to date: Cubs...Sox

- rc | 18.02.04 ~ Sports/Recreation

Rock Your Way to Riches!

Low on dough, high on...whatever? Head to Excalibur tonight. Everybody's least favorite downtown dance club is hosting the first night of the Malibu Rum $10,000 Entertainer Challenge. This karaoke contest won't be won because one participant sings better than another, no! This is an entertainer contest. So, go, rock hard, and when you win, don't forget where you heard about it.

- sb | 18.02.04 ~ Music/Clubs

4 - 1 walls

"ThreeWalls is a nonprofit organization dedicated to contemporary art and art education. Our mission is to provide workspace for emerging artists who are at pivotal points in their careers, and to offer the public new approaches to contemporary art-practices through unconventional exhibitions and educational programming." They've been busy.

- nh | 18.02.04 ~ Arts/Architecture

City Boy: Is this our City?

A new book out by Jean Thompson, City Boy, uses Chicago as its setting. Not much really comes of this fact, aside from the mention of some street names and of Lake Michigan, but sometimes that's enough. Both SFGate.com and the Baltimore Sun recently reviewed this novel, each with a different take on the story. It's a story of two twenty-somethings trying to find their way in this city; sound familiar?

- eh | 18.02.04 ~ Books/Authors

Souvenirs

If you're looking for ideas for Chicago souvenirs for your out-of-town relatives or friends, this Metromix article should give you at least one or two new ideas. Who knew that you could purchase and ship Vienna hot dogs? (Of course, nothing really says Chicago like a Gapers' Block T-shirt...)

- jma | 18.02.04 ~ Business/Shopping

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