It’s a five day week, let’s get you caught up.
There was still plenty going on in Chicago last while while you were stuffing your face for Thanksgiving. And if you didn’t spend your entire paycheck on Black Friday, keep scrolling. RedEye’s 2014 Gift Guide
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dropped, and you’ll want to keep it handy.Here’s “What Clicked” last week.
>> No. 1: Chicago protests with Ferguson
As protests broke out all over the country when no indictment was handed down in Ferguson, Chicago joined in. The protestors spent a good part of last Monday night marching and shutting down Lake Shore Drive. RedEye reporter Megan Crepeau was there to see it first hand.
>>No. 2: Blackhawks and puppies!
The Blackhawks’ Bryan Bickell LOVES puppies, particularly adoptable pit bulls. His calendar, Bick’s Pits, is being released today. The adorable teaser video was released last week.
>>No. 3: Maggie Daley fit club
In addition to offering free-ish ice skating, Maggie Daley Park will also offer fitness classes next year. It’s just another sign the long awaited park is almost set to open, reports Leonor Vivanco.
A deadly shooting at the River North Nordstrom location kept the store closed for two days. A gunman shot his ex-girlfriend just hours before her surprise 22nd birthday party. The gunman then committed suicide.
>>No. 5: 2014 holiday gift guide
Face it: You still have a lot of shopping to do. That’s cool because RedEye’s 2014 Gift Guide is all you’ll need to get it done.
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