Chicagoland
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Chicagoland, Sports, News What's Really Happening to Dairyland's Greyhounds
Posted by Sam Adams on Sat, Nov 21, 2009 at 10:00 AM
- Greyhounds racing at Dairyland
If you're on Twitter or Facebook, you've probably already come across the message that Dairyland racetrack in Kenosha is closing and "900 Greyhounds need to be adopted or they will be euthanized." It's been shared and retweeted so many times by so many people that finding the original author is an exercise in futility.
But according to Ellen Paulus, president of the Wisconsin chapter of Greyhound Pets of America, the largest nonprofit group for greyhound adoption in the country, it's not true. "Wisconsin law mandates that no dogs can be put to sleep in our state just because their racing careers are completed," she e-mailed me. "Dogs have 3 options: transfer to another track to continue racing, go into adoption programs, or be signed back [to] their owners."
Friday, November 20, 2009
Chicagoland, Food Chain, Music, Food & Drink, Performing Arts Dinner and a Show: Friday 11/19
Posted by Whet Moser on Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 4:23 PM
- Stefano Giovannini
- DJ/Rupture & Matt Shadetek
Some of tonight's best events, as recommended by our music, movie, and performing arts critics—and where to eat before or afterward.
Chicagoland, Food Chain, Food & Drink Chicago: The Best BBQ Scene in America?
Posted by Whet Moser on Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 12:42 PM
So saith Michael Nagrant (via Grub Street). Helen Rosner thinks he's trying to start a war, and I don't disagree, but the comments are thoughtful and well worth reading - especially the part where Nagrant seemingly gives away the game, but in a good way, because I agree:
"I think Eastern North Carolina is probably my favorite region, with places like Wilbers, the Pit, and Allen and Son's really sticking out."
FWIW, I can't recommend Honey 1 highly enough, despite some hate in comments. Here's what our critics had to say on Nagrant's other picks: Smoque and Uncle John's.
Update: I've heard that Kansas City actually has the best barbecue so many times that it can't be discounted, but sadly have never been.
Chicagoland, Media, Politics Sunrise 6:47 AM
Posted by Whet Moser on Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 12:22 PM
Chicagoland, Media, Politics The Chicago News Cooperative Debuts
Posted by Whet Moser on Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 11:44 AM
The first big story is a doozy by Dan Mihalopoulos on the parking meters. It's obviously been widely reported, but the former Trib city hall reporter scored some internal documents on how much dough Chicago Parking Meters, LLC is baking. 70% profit margin is pretty good, by which I mean totally infuriating. As to the parts about how the city didn't get a sufficiently good deal, well, we kinda figured that, but the more the merrier.
Arts & Culture is somewhat less successful. There's a Modern Wing at the Art Institute, and it features modern art.
Chicagoland, Visual Art Morning Art: Laurel Delaney
Posted by Julia Thiel on Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 8:42 AM
Chicagoland, Politics ILGOP: Walking Back to Thomson
Posted by Whet Moser on Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 8:36 AM
"As we move forward with a dignified and precise discussion...."
I enjoyed Michael Miner's take.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Chicagoland, Media I Blame Sarah Palin
Posted by Whet Moser on Thu, Nov 19, 2009 at 5:30 PM
Oprah's going rogue, or Dobbs, or whatever the kids are calling it these days. I'll have to get my ersatz medical advice from twitter spam.
Chicagoland, Sports And the Least Valuable Player Award Goes To...
Posted by Whet Moser on Thu, Nov 19, 2009 at 1:19 PM
If you're a Cubs fan, you probably don't even have to click on this. But the breakdown is pretty interesting.
Chicagoland, Gay Credit Where Credit Is Due
Posted by Whet Moser on Thu, Nov 19, 2009 at 12:43 PM
Alexia Elejalde-Ruiz's cover story in RedEye yesterday about transgender youth in Lakeview is well worth a read, as is her reporting from Boystown.
