Folks couldn’t possibly be expected to go to work on a Monday like today.
But here you are—despite the beautiful weather—sitting in front of your computer once again. That’s alright, we have your back with our weekly look back at are most popular stories. Here’s this week’s “What Clicked?,” and hopefully it keeps you from looking out the window.
There’s no new threat to prompt them, but the Chicago Police Department announced Friday it will be randomly swabbing the bags of CTA riders during rush hour for explosives. If you commute on the “L,” you’ll want to click through. There are some details you should know.
Move over Millennium, Chicago’s newest planned park has serious plans for ice skating. Officials announced last week that Maggie Daley park will feature an “ice ribbon” beginning this winter.
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Losing a classic Chicago restaurant can be devastating (we still miss you, Hot Doug’s), and it hurts damn near every time. Last week, we gathered a list of nine Chicago staples that would crush our souls if they closed, and ever since, we’ve been knocking on wood that they won’t.
Looks like Chief Keef’s troubles are catching up to him. Last week, RedEye music reporter Ernest Wilkins reported ongoing legal troubles and clashes with his label Interscope that caused the company to drop him.
Next time you think your commute is the absolute, hands-down worst in the city, remember these folks. Last week, we slapped together the very worst Yelp! reviews of CTA stations, and trust us, these folks have it a lot worse than you, apparently.
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