June 10, 2004

Kup the Anachronism

Irv Kupcinet, along with Mike Royko, was the model of what a Chicago columnist was for many decades. By the time he died, though, his assistant wrote the copy and he was "a slightly embarrassing anachronism" from another time and place. Chicago Magazine has an interesting assessment of Kup's legacy.

- ah | 10.06.04 ~ People/Sightings

Brown Line work on hold; Demon Dogs lives!

The Sun-Times reports that the CTA's plans to renovate the Brown Line are currently on hold, after they realized the construction bids that they received for the project were way too high. This means that businesses near Brown Line tracks that were due to be demolished for the construction have a bit of a reprieve (I'm looking at you, Demon Dogs!), although the CTA's Frank Kreusi promises they'll still be done by the original 2009 completion date.

- jma | 10.06.04 ~ Transportation

Operation Last Rites

That's the name of the sting operation that nabbed another nine Gangster Disciples overnight, with warrants out on another four. The four-month operation broke up an "open-air heroin and crack cocaine market" in Englewood. Here's some background on the gang, including the long list of turf they claim. (Apparently, the Chicago-based BGDs have also started franchising in the Deep South, making police very nervous.)

- ah | 10.06.04 ~ In the News

Chicago Drive-in

If the rain keeps up, this won't be the weekend to do it, but Cascade Drive-in in West Chicago awaits you and your car. Unlike the B-movie fare of old, Cascade shows first-run flicks -- this week it's Shrek 2 and The Day After Tomorrow. And here's a list of all the drive-in theaters in Illinois.

- ah | 10.06.04 ~ Film

Millenium Park Tour

Sal writes in with an update to his site, MilleniumPark.net. He recently went on one of two Millenium Park tours as part of the Annual Great Chicago Places and Spaces festival. He's got a ton of new photos and a great update.

- nh | 10.06.04 ~ Arts/Architecture

Back, back, back.

Hallelujah! We're back in full effect y'all. Much rejoicing is being done around these parts as we're living la vida loca. It's been hellish with worry but now we're resting a little easy as we get columns, photos and new content to you as we speak. Thanks for checking in and we'd appreciate it if you spread the word. It's peanut butter jelly time!

- nh | 10.06.04 ~ Gapers

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