Topicfire Chicago News http://topicfire.com/Chicago 2013-06-19T13:40:26+00:00 text/html 2013-06-19T20:26:02+00:00 http://news.uchicago.edu/ Statement on the death of student Austin Hudson-Lapore http://news.uchicago.edu/article/2013/06/19/statement-death-student-austin-hudson-lapore <a href="http://news.uchicago.edu/article/2013/06/19/statement-death-student-austin-hudson-lapore"><img src="http://news.uchicago.edu/sites/all/files/imagecache/story_image_thumbnail/images/image/20130619/wiptqvcbrm.16014.20130619.jpg" /></a><br />Statement from Karen Warren Coleman, Vice President for Campus Life and Student Services at the University of Chicago: &ldquo;We are deeply saddened by the news today that third-year University of Chicago student Austin Hudson-Lapore has died and was found this morning in Lake Michigan. &ldquo;Austin had been missing since June 12, the... text/html 2013-06-19T19:24:10+00:00 http://abclocal.go.com/ Body ID'd as missing UofC student Austin Hudson-LaPore http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news/local&id=9144585&rss=rss-wls-article-9144585 <a href="http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news/local&id=9144585&rss=rss-wls-article-9144585"><img src="http://cdn.abclocal.go.com/images/wls/cms_exf_2007/_video_wn_images/9144510_600x338.jpg" /></a><br />Authorities have positively identified the body of a man recovered from Lake Michigan Wednesday morning. text/html 2013-06-19T19:21:51+00:00 http://chicagoist.com/ Around Town: Hit The Beach http://chicagoist.com/2013/06/19/around_town_1382.php <a href="http://chicagoist.com/2013/06/19/around_town_1382.php"><img src="http://chicagoist.com/assets_c/2013/06/2013_6_19_at_pretty-thumb-76x76-795945.jpg" /></a><br />  If you're a Flickr user and wish to have your photography considered for "Around Town" or other Chicagoist features, please tag your photos with "Chicagoist" and/or enter them into our Flickr pool. [ more › ] text/html 2013-06-19T19:21:17+00:00 http://chicagoist.com/ FBI Calls Off Search For Jimmy Hoffa's Body In Michigan Field http://chicagoist.com/2013/06/19/fbi_calls_off_search_for_jimmy_hoff.php <a href="http://chicagoist.com/2013/06/19/fbi_calls_off_search_for_jimmy_hoff.php"><img src="http://chicagoist.com/attachments/chicagoist_chuck/2013_6_19_hoffadig_restrict_width_110.jpg" /></a><br /> Let the speculation as to where Jimmy Hoffa is buried continue. [ more › ] text/html 2013-06-19T19:17:53+00:00 http://www.chicagotribune.com/ 1 shot, critically wounded on Far South Side http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-chicago-shootings-violence-june-1920-20130619,0,652635.story?track=rss One person was critically wounded in a shooting in the Roseland neighborhood this afternoon, authorities said.     text/html 2013-06-19T19:17:06+00:00 http://chicagoist.com/ Pencil This In: Celebrate Pride Month With 'Queue Tips;' The Art Bowl At Benton House http://chicagoist.com/2013/06/19/pencil_this_in_celebrate_pride_mont.php <a href="http://chicagoist.com/2013/06/19/pencil_this_in_celebrate_pride_mont.php"><img src="http://chicagoist.com/attachments/Maggie%20Hellwig/2012_11_14_RobChristopher_restrict_width_110.jpg" /></a><br />Do you have a copy of Rob Christopher's Queue Tips: Discovering Your Next Great Movie yet? You can get a copy 7 p.m. this evening at the Sulzer Branch of the Chicago Public Library (4455 N. Lincoln Ave.). Rob and David Kodeski will read from the book as part of... text/html 2013-06-19T19:16:18+00:00 http://chicagoist.com/ Two Malorts, One City: Which Malort Is Best? http://chicagoist.com/2013/06/19/two_malorts_one_city_which_malort_i.php <a href="http://chicagoist.com/2013/06/19/two_malorts_one_city_which_malort_i.php"><img src="http://chicagoist.com/attachments/Anthony%20Todd/2013_6_18_Malort_restrict_width_110.jpg" /></a><br /> Letherbee has released a new version of the iconic Chicago spirit. Two spirit nerds sit down to debate which Malort is best. [ more › ] text/html 2013-06-19T18:18:41+00:00 http://www.chicagotribune.com/ Autopsy scheduled in Homewood death http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-autopsy-scheduled-in-homewood-death-20130619,0,1403628.story?track=rss An autopsy is scheduled for later today on a 19-year-old man fatally wounded Tuesday night at his home in south suburban Homewood.     text/html 2013-06-19T18:06:26+00:00 http://chicagoist.com/ Jock Straps and Corset Reform: Let's Pause to Appreciate Bicycling's Gifts to the World http://chicagoist.com/2013/06/19/jock_straps_and_corset_reform_lets.php <a href="http://chicagoist.com/2013/06/19/jock_straps_and_corset_reform_lets.php"><img src="http://chicagoist.com/attachments/nyc_monica/womanwithbike_restrict_height_110.jpg" /></a><br /> [ more › ] text/html 2013-06-19T18:01:12+00:00 http://www.chicagomag.com/ Three Great Artists Making Music in Chicago This Summer http://www.chicagomag.com/Chicago-Magazine/July-2013/Summer-Music-Talent-Spotting/ <a href="http://www.chicagomag.com/Chicago-Magazine/July-2013/Summer-Music-Talent-Spotting/"><img src="http://chicagomag.com/images/2013/0713/C201307-Summer-Music-Talent-Spotting-Kurt-Vile-David-Lang-Angel-Olsen.jpg" /></a><br />We caught up with two rock stars and a Pulitzer-winning composer to talk about what they're listening to, where they're traveling, and what they like about playing in Chicago. text/html 2013-06-19T17:26:42+00:00 http://www.chicagomag.com/ This Is a Very Good Time for Tacos in Chicago http://www.chicagomag.com/Chicago-Magazine/July-2013/Taco-Loco/ <a href="http://www.chicagomag.com/Chicago-Magazine/July-2013/Taco-Loco/"><img src="http://chicagomag.com/images/2013/0713/C201307-T-Dining-Out-Antique-Taco-La-Chaparrita.jpg" /></a><br />Between Chicago’s old-school taquerias and its fancy new joints, there are plenty of places to get a fine taco in town. text/html 2013-06-19T17:25:41+00:00 http://chicagoist.com/ See 'The Man Of Steel' With Zod Himself, Michael Shannon http://chicagoist.com/2013/06/19/watch_the_man_of_steel_with_general.php <a href="http://chicagoist.com/2013/06/19/watch_the_man_of_steel_with_general.php"><img src="http://chicagoist.com/attachments/chicagoist_tankboy/2013_06_michael_shannon_general_zod_restrict_width_110.jpg" /></a><br /> Micahel Shannon returns to his Chicago roots this weekend to co-host a charity screening of Man Of Steel to benefit A Red Orchid Theatre. [ more › ] text/html 2013-06-19T17:21:15+00:00 http://chicagoist.com/ Final Plans For Bloomingdale Trail Unveiled http://chicagoist.com/2013/06/19/final_plans_for_bloomingdale_trail.php <a href="http://chicagoist.com/2013/06/19/final_plans_for_bloomingdale_trail.php"><img src="http://chicagoist.com/assets_c/2013/06/2013_6_19_bloomingdaletrail1-thumb-76x76-795881.jpg" /></a><br />  The plans call for a skate park on Ashland Avenue and an observatory designed to align with the sun. [ more › ] text/html 2013-06-19T17:19:08+00:00 http://www.chicagotribune.com/ 1 injured in West Town fire http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-1-injured-in-west-town-fire-20130619,0,7124966.story?track=rss One person was injured in a small fire in the West Town area this morning, fire officials said.     text/html 2013-06-19T17:18:47+00:00 http://www.chicagotribune.com/ Man revived after Northwest Side fire http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-man-revived-after-northwest-side-fire-20130619,0,111250.story?track=rss A man had to be revived by Chicago Fire Department paramedics following a fire at his Portage Park home this morning, a department spokesman said.     text/html 2013-06-19T17:17:58+00:00 http://chicagoist.com/ Taste Of Chicago Food Truck Vendors Announced http://chicagoist.com/2013/06/19/taste_of_chicago_food_truck_vendors.php <a href="http://chicagoist.com/2013/06/19/taste_of_chicago_food_truck_vendors.php"><img src="http://chicagoist.com/attachments/chicagoist_chuck/2013_6_19_chicagocupcake_restrict_width_110.jpg" /></a><br /> A total of 14 food trucks will be at the festival July 10-14. [ more › ] text/html 2013-06-19T17:15:57+00:00 http://abclocal.go.com/ Dad says body in lake likely missing UofC student http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news/local&id=9144295&rss=rss-wls-article-9144295 <a href="http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news/local&id=9144295&rss=rss-wls-article-9144295"><img src="http://cdn.abclocal.go.com/images/wls/cms_exf_2007/_video_wn_images/9144510_600x338.jpg" /></a><br />Chicago police say they have recovered the body of an adult male from Lake Michigan Wednesday morning. text/html 2013-06-19T16:20:58+00:00 http://chicagoist.com/ Morning Box Score: Samardzija Paces Cubs; White Sox Fall To Twins http://chicagoist.com/2013/06/19/morning_box_score_samardzija_paces.php <a href="http://chicagoist.com/2013/06/19/morning_box_score_samardzija_paces.php"><img src="http://chicagoist.com/attachments/Samantha%20Abernethy/2012_07_29_cubs_sox_logos_restrict_width_110.jpeg" /></a><br /> Cubs 4, St. Louis 2 [ more › ] text/html 2013-06-19T15:21:33+00:00 http://chicagoist.com/ CTU President Lewis Blames "Elites" For Public Education Inequality http://chicagoist.com/2013/06/19/ctu_president_lewis_blames_elites_f.php <a href="http://chicagoist.com/2013/06/19/ctu_president_lewis_blames_elites_f.php"><img src="http://chicagoist.com/attachments/chicagoist_chuck/2013_619_28_lewis_restrict_width_110.JPG" /></a><br /> Lewis said, "there is nothing radical about me other than I want each and every student in Chicago to get the best education we have to offer." [ more › ] text/html 2013-06-19T15:16:18+00:00 http://www.chicagotribune.com/ FBI ends search for Jimmy Hoffa's body; no evidence found http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-jimmy-hoffa-20130619,0,926436.story The FBI says no remains have been found in suburban Detriot during the latest search for former Teamsters boss Jimmy Hoffa , and officials are ending the operation. The case, however, remains open.     text/html 2013-06-19T14:30:11+00:00 http://www.blogabull.com/ NBA Draft 2013: Allen Crabbe fits like a glove http://www.blogabull.com/2013/6/19/4441754/nba-draft-2013-allen-crabbe-chicago-bulls <a href="http://www.blogabull.com/2013/6/19/4441754/nba-draft-2013-allen-crabbe-chicago-bulls"><img src="http://cdn2.sbnation.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/15037259/gyi0063888207.0_standard_400.0.jpg" /></a><br />The ties that bound Tom Thibodeau to the 2008 champion Boston Celtics have never been hard to find during his tenure with the Chicago Bulls. Those Celtics won mostly thanks to an incredible defense captained by Kevin Garnett in his first season in Boston, a defense Thibodeau largely masterminded. Much... text/html 2013-06-19T13:17:49+00:00 http://www.chicagotribune.com/ Police recover body from Lake Michigan on South Side http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-police-recover-body-from-lake-michigan-on-south-side-20130619,0,1877627.story?track=rss Police officers recovered a body from Lake Michigan on the South Side this morning.     text/html 2013-06-19T12:16:39+00:00 http://www.chicagotribune.com/ CPD: Cops on bike patrol foil Loop robbery http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-cpd-cops-on-bike-patrol-foil-loop-robbery-20130619,0,7675345.story?track=rss Police officers on bicycles chased down and arrested a 23-year-old man after he swiped a woman's cell phone in the Loop on Tuesday evening, police said.     text/html 2013-06-19T11:17:07+00:00 http://abclocal.go.com/ CPS school closings begin | 28 out of 50 schools to close Wednesday http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news/local&id=9144112&rss=rss-wls-article-9144112 <a href="http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news/local&id=9144112&rss=rss-wls-article-9144112"><img src="http://cdn.abclocal.go.com/images/wls/cms_exf_2007/_video_wn_images/9144498_600x338.jpg" /></a><br />The controversial move to close 50 CPS schools becomes a reality for hundreds of students, parents and employees Wednesday. text/html 2013-06-19T10:16:39+00:00 http://www.chicagotribune.com/ Shootings injure 2 in Park Manor neighborhood http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-shootings-injure-2-in-park-manor-neighborhood-20130619,0,793838.story?track=rss A man shot in the head while sitting on a porch was one of two people shot in the South Side's Park Manor neighborhood early this morning, police said.