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After four people were killed and 14 others were wounded late Wednesday outside Artis Restaurant and Lounge, the local alder is pushing to revoke the River North spot's business license. Host Jacoby Cochran and executive producer Simone Alicea discuss what happened and the pressure the venue is facing. They also discuss Chicago Public Schools' ongoing financial trouble and they review “Ironheart” and “The Bear.” Some good news: The African and Caribbean International Festival of Life will be back in Washington park this weekend, instead of South Loop. Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

0:00 - Coast Guard rescue swimmer Scott Ruskan credited with saving 165 lives in TX 11:16 - Texas Floods: Politics 28:44 - Elon's new party...AMEP 53:54 - Thomas Weitzel, retired Chief of Police in Riverside, discusses the underlying issues that lead to mass shootings—like the one in River North last week—and why many of them extend beyond the reach of law enforcement alone.Be sure to follow Tom on X @ChiefWeitzel 01:08:52 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 01:12:07 - James A. Gagliano, retired FBI supervisory special agent and a doctoral candidate in homeland security at St. John’s University, if there was a smoking gun there there would be charges - believes Pam Bondi and Kash Patel in regards to the Epstein case 01:36:26 - President at Wirepoints, Ted Dabrowski, on big blue city politics and the race to see who can hand out the most free money. Get Ted’s latest at wirepoints.org 01:51:30 - Dems: there will be blood 02:12:21 - Neal Pollack, senior editor at The Spectator’s U.S. edition and a Central Texas native, urges: Don’t politicize the Texas flood. Neal is also the author of twelve books of fiction and nonfiction including Edge of Safety: A Future Tale of Arbitrary Lockdowns and the Deeply Caring Citizens Who Love Them and a three-time Jeopardy championSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Friday, July 4th, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus Muslim mob disrupts Christian retreat in Indonesia On June 27, a mob of 200 Muslims stormed a Christian youth retreat at a home in Indonesia, driving out participants and damaging property, as police and soldiers looked on reports Morning Star News. Ironically, after praying at the mosque that Friday, they carried banners and shouted, “Destroy that house, destroy that house.” – referring to the home in Cidahu District in the West Java Province. They damaged windows, toilets, a gazebo, and garden. Claiming that a house should not be used as a place of worship, the Muslim mob also threw a motorbike into a nearby river and damaged the main gate. Videos circulating online show a man climbing a wall and removing a wooden cross attached to it, which he then uses to break a window. House sends Big Beautiful Bill to Trump's desk On July 3, the House of Representatives passed the One Big Beautiful Bill to implement President Donald Trump's agenda, sending it to the president's desk, reports The Epoch Times. The bill cleared the House in a 218–214 vote, following an all-night session as Republicans scrambled to win over holdouts who had derailed an earlier attempt to advance the 940-page measure. House Speaker Mike Johnson was exuberant. JOHNSON: “This is the vote tally card. We're gonna frame this one. Okay? 218-214.” The vote also came after Democratic Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries held the floor — for what C-SPAN confirmed was a new length record — to lambast the bill for more than eight hours. The only two Republicans who voted against it were Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky and Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania, alongside the entire House Democratic Caucus. House Speaker Johnson said the Republicans knew they had to get Trump's bill passed in light of the gift of unified government. JOHNSON: “We believed in the election cycle last fall that we were going to be given this great blessing of unified government, that we would have the White House and the Senate and the House aligned -- unified government. “We had a tough four years before this last election cycle. America was in, we were in deep trouble. We knew that if we won, and we believed we would, we knew that if we got unified government, we'd have to quite literally fix every area of public policy. Everything was an absolute disaster under the Biden-Harris radical, woke, progressive Democrat regime.” The legislation enacts many of Trump's domestic policy initiatives, including tax cuts as well as boosting spending for the border and defense. The passage marks a major victory for Republican leadership and Trump, who had to contend with a diverse group of holdouts who objected to the Senate's version of the bill for various reasons, including its effect on the deficit and deeper cuts to Medicaid. House Speaker Johnson, an Evangelical Christian, expressed his gratitude to God. JOHNSON: “We took the best effort that we could, in One Big, Beautiful Bill, to fix as much of it as we could. And I am so grateful to God that we got that done as we did. “I do believe in God. I believe in that motto that is what has made our nation the greatest in the history of the world. And some people shake their heads and they think that's old fashioned or something. That is a fact. “When the framers put this together. They stepped out in faith. They did something that no nation had ever done before. The great statesman, philosopher G.K. Chesterton of Great Britain, said, ‘America is the only nation in the world that was founded upon a creed. And he said it's listed with almost theological lucidity [or clarity] in the nation's birth certificate: the Declaration of Independence.' “We hold these truths to be self-evident. We recognize, we boldly proclaim the self-evident truth that her rights do not come from the government. They come from God Himself.” Psalm 9:1 says, “I will give thanks to You, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all Your wonderful deeds.” The bill will head to Trump's desk ahead of a self-imposed July 4 deadline. He is expected to sign it at 5 p.m. ET today. 4 killed and 14 wounded in Chicago drive-by at rapper party On Wednesday night, four people died from gunshot wounds and 14 others were hospitalized following a drive-by shooting in Chicago, reports The Associated Press. At least three were in critical condition. Three shooters fired out of the SUV before they drove away. No suspect is in custody. Pastor Donovan Price talked to Channel 8 News. PRICE:  “An SUV pulls up and just opens fire on a crowd of people. It was absolute chaos, from people screaming to blood on the streets to people laying on the streets. Just a massive police presence. Horrific. More than I've ever seen.” The shooting took place in Chicago's River North neighborhood, a popular nightlife destination with many restaurants and bars. It was outside a restaurant and lounge that hosted an album release party for a profane rapper named Mello Buckzz, whose actual name is Melanie Doyle. Hip hop lyrics are filled with calls to violence. Ironically, her boyfriend was one of those shot. Thirteen women and five men, ranging in age from 21 to 32, were shot. The dead included two men and two women. On his X account, Pastor Price wrote, “Just sitting in my car crying for some of the people I held tonight.” Psalm 11:5 says, “The LORD examines the righteous, but the wicked, those who love violence, He hates with a passion.” Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said that the violence “has left our city in a state of grief.” RFK Jr. cites link between Hepatitis vaccine and autism Appearing on Tucker Carlson's podcast, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. talked about the link between the Hepatitis vaccine for babies and autism, reports LifeSiteNews.com. He referenced a Centers for Disease Control study that was buried. KENNEDY: “They looked at children who had received the hepatitis vaccine within their first 30 days of life, and compared those children to a children who had received the vaccine later or not at all, and they found a 1,135% elevated risk of autism among the vaccinated children. It shocked them. They kept the study secret, and they manipulated it through five different iterations to try to bury the link.” Secretary Kennedy also referenced 100 other studies and the new studies at the Health and Human Services Department which will be completed by September. KENNEDY: “The external literature is showing over 100 studies that indicate that there is a link. “But we're going to do real science. The way that we're going to do that is we're going to make the databases public for the first time. We have already put out grant requests. Any scientists with credentials can apply for a grant and tell us how they want to go about studying these. We're going to get real studies done for the first time.” (You can watch the entire 90-minute interview on a variety of topics here) Worldview listeners in Nicaragua and Mexico speak up And finally, Bob Kelly wrote me at Adam@TheWorldview.com. He said, “Hello from rural Nicaragua [in Central America,] the 30th most difficult country worldwide to be a Christian, [according to Open Doors.] We like your emphasis on our brothers and sisters who are suffering for Christ.” And Hannah Van Kirk in Mexico said, “My three kids -- Tessa, Reese, and Lincoln -- and I have been listening to The Worldview for a year. We include it as part of our homeschool day. We enjoy the update and prayer reports about the persecuted Christians. And we appreciate that you occasionally suggest that we send get well cards to Christian leaders who are sick or cards of encouragement to others who are standing up against the world. We also enjoy the uplifting stories.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Friday, July 4th, in the year of our Lord 2025. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

The Ochelli Effect 7-2-2025 NEWS Hour MAYBEFox News Host Urges Trump to ‘Send a Message' to CNN Amid Prosecution Threathttps://www.mediaite.com/media/tv/fox-news-host-urges-trump-to-send-a-message-to-cnn-amid-prosecution-threat/Also, Also, The Big-Ass Bill passed with  a few political stage shows, as OCHELLI said it woulf Donny Deport Elon? Trump Political Dynasty is gonna be NASTY, but you'll get it even if you don't want it. Even The Lesser of The Beavis and Butthead Trump may get in on it.How the Ayatollah got ghosted | PUPPET REGIMEhttps://youtu.be/gKBdIhINREY?si=eSz-7w-VBK-rhgml5 under-the-radar pieces of Trump's "big, beautiful bill" that may impact your lifehttps://www.axios.com/2025/07/02/big-beautiful-bill-gambling-food-stampsTread on me (softly) | PUPPET REGIMEhttps://youtu.be/W8jezuxilcE?si=MUObgdYoVQoejA8iThe US and Israel's attack may have left Iran stronger https://theconversation.com/the-us-and-israels-attack-may-have-left-iran-stronger-260314Michael Madsen, ‘Reservoir Dogs' and ‘Kill Bill' star, dies at 67https://apnews.com/article/michael-madsen-dead-f0ae75abae8fd3576676352f7eba084d?The Delicious CBS News Settlement, and What It Portendshttps://spectator.org/the-delicious-cbs-news-settlement-and-what-it-portends/Supreme Court rejects Montana's bid to revive parental consent law for minors' abortionshttps://apnews.com/article/supreme-court-abortion-montana-minors-parental-consent-0f7b1198b0c8af2a9a17f38bccd8217c?Chicago police investigate the scene of a mass shooting that took place at Artis Restaurant and Lounge located at 311 W. Chicago Ave. in the River North neighborhood, Thursday, July 3, 2025.Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Sun-TimesCriminal JusticeRiver North mass shooting sees 4 killed, 14 more wounded after rapper's partyhttps://www.wbez.org/criminal-justice/2025/07/03/river-north-shooting-artisAnybody else notice thw Pro AI ads lately? Just OCHELLI?R.I.P Michael MadsenAmerican actorhttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000514/#credits---NOVEMBER IN DALLAS LANCER CONFERENCEDISCOUNT FOR YOU10 % OFF code = Ochelli10https://assassinationconference.com/The The MAGA tude ERA Continues...---KEEP OCHELLI GOING. You are the EFFECT if you support OCHELLIEmail Chuck or PayPalblindjfkresearcher@gmail.comBE THE EFFECTOchelli Link Treehttps://linktr.ee/chuckochelli

Reformed Christian on X: "Sabbath views aside, the reason why some feel the need to do this is because they’ve given up worship simplicity. Of course rest is needed when dozens of people have to put on a full stage production every week. Psalters and congregational singing solve most of the problem." / X Jared C. Wilson on X: "Your church shouldn’t take any Sundays off for holidays, but if they do, just be honest that you don’t want low attendance or can’t fill volunteer positions and don’t want to hold a lower key gathering. Don’t try to “spiritualize” it like it’s some beneficial thing" / X Tom Buck (Five Point Buck) on X: "I have no problem giving church volunteers a break on a Sunday. But why cancel the worship gathering? The congregation can sing without instruments or vocalists. You can pray, read Scripture, and preach the Word. It will be simple, but it’s not about “the performance,” right?" / X Paul David Tripp on X: "Suffering and the weakness that results will expose the danger of self-reliance and the delusion of independence. While incredibly painful, it can be a good and redemptive tool in the hands of our loving God." / X Scammed Brit thought Jennifer Aniston was in love with him Republicans against Trump on X: "Republican Senator Ron Johnson last month on Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill”: “I couldn’t care less if he’s upset. I’m concerned about my children and grandchildren. $37 trillion in debt and we’re going to add to it? There is no way I’m going to vote for this bill.” Yesterday he https://t.co/yMNBbGpBhN" / X How To Love Your Nation Without Losing Your Soul In Defence of Silly Summers - The Gospel Coalition | Canada 18 shot, 4 fatally, in mass shooting at River North bar in Chicago - Chicago Sun-Times Don't Neglect the Spirit - Max Lucado See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Looking for the right spot for a memorable lunch meeting? In this episode, host David Manilow gives his recommendations for business-friendly lunches in the heart of the city. He shares half a dozen spots from the South Loop to River North to the West Loop; there's a Thai spot, a Greek place, a French eatery, a couple Italian restaurants and more. Plus, we'll hear some restaurant suggestions from Peach's chef Cliff Rome and Shaw's executive partner Bill Nevruz.

Milo Mack is a comedian working in Chicago, Illinois! He is the co-producer of 'Comedy in River North', an open mic taking place at 9PM on Wednesday's at Miki's Park!

INTRO (00:23): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Spotted Cow from New Glarus Brewery. She shares the location of her new favorite Cajun restaurant in Nashville, and lays plans to head to the Ozarks for Mother's Day weekend.    TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”   COURT NEWS (18:43): Kathleen shares news that Dolly Parton is celebrating 40 years of Dollywood, Jelly Roll continues to lose weight and set health goals, and Chappell Roan turns heads at the Met Gala.   TASTING MENU (2:48): Kathleen samples Cheetos Flamin' Hot Dill Pickle Crunch, Popeye's Blackened Ranch Dipping Sauce, and SKINNYPOP Harry Potter Butterbeer Kettle Corn.    UPDATES (27:24): Kathleen shares updates on Prince Harry's security appeal, Bill Belichick's girlfriend Jordon Hudson continues to fuel a PR nightmare, Pope Francis gifts the Popemobile to the children of Gaza, and Starbucks is adding new staff (again).   HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (43:01) : Kathleen reveals the discovery of nearly 600 gold coins dating back to 1808 by hikers in the Czech Republic.    FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (45:13) : Kathleen shares articles on REAL ID being implemented May 7th, TEMU halts shipping direct from China, Oracle pays $60M for the River North area in Nashville, St. Louis's Gateway Arch turns off the lights for the entire month of May, a Canadian man goes missing from a Nashville bar, a 7-year-old drives his sister to McDonalds, an American tourist dies taking a selfie in Rome, the Savannah Bananas set a ticket sales record in Clemson, American Airlines is investing in DFW Airport, and “knocker-uppers” were commonly hired to wake people up before alarm clocks were common.    WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (20:39): Kathleen recommends watching the The Godfather of Harlem on MGM+.   FEEL GOOD STORY (1:25:13): Kathleen reads about the legend of Jenny, the “Titanic Cat.”     

Chicago's largest law firm has no formal agreement backing the deal it reached with the Trump administration. Crain's reporter Mark Weinraub and host Amy Guth discuss why the deals with Big Law are nowhere to be found.Plus: Durbin pushes to save DOJ's Chicago antitrust office from chopping block, Chicago names a City Hall vet as acting aviation commissioner, Raoul joins state AGs urging Congress to break up pharmaceutical middlemen and new stores slated for shuttered Dom's in Old Town, Whole Foods in River North.

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Ald. Brendan Reilly, 42nd Ward, joins Lisa Dent to discuss an ordinance that would protect tenants and pets. After multiple pets were shocked by electricity in the River North neighborhood, petitions were signed to address the issue, bringing it to Ald. Reilly's attention.

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In this episode, the boys are cooling off with the refreshing East Side cocktail while soaking in all the good vibes. They talk about how drinks and food just hit different outside, why limes are the MVP of both cocktails and bar life, and how some folks still haven't figured out basic comedy show etiquette. They also recap their wild St. Patrick's Day in River North, and stumble upon the ultimate “bog song”—sparking the question: how white can we go? All that and so much more in this fun, chaotic, and unfiltered episode!

Chef Junior Borges, James Beard Foundation Award nominee, joins Lisa Dent to discuss his new Chicago restaurant, Nic & Junior’s, that will be opening this May. Chef Borges started his career in New York, and eventually ran restaurants in Dallas before moving to Chicago. Chef Borges shares his story and how Nic & Junior’s came […]

Dave and Alex welcome Michael Barrett and Tyler Pinto to the show and we talk about their running journeys, their team's historic season, current challenges of coaching and more!

This week on Chewing, we talk about international street food. First, Monica talks to Faraz Sardharia about his new restaurant Rickshaw Pakistani & Indian Street Eats, which raises funds for unhoused people in Chicago. Monica also talks to women's rights advocate Rohini Dey about transforming her pioneering modern Indian restaurant Vermilion into a women-centric “cocktail den” called Sanctuary in River North. Then, Monica talks to Steven Marks, the American who co-founded the Mexican restaurant chain Guzman y Gomez in Australia that's now invading Chicago's suburbs. Finally, Louisa talks to India Jenkins, the owner of The Corned Beef Hideout and the creator of spicy jerk corned beef sandwich called That Jerk, but will they eat it?!   chewing.xyz chicagotribune.com/chewingpodcast facebook.com/chewingpodcast Insta Louisa Chu @louisachu1 Monica Eng @monicaengreporter   Links: Order Made in Chicago: Stories Behind 30 Great Hometown Bites by Monica Eng and David Hammond   Music: Theme music: “Zhong Nan Hai” by Carsick Cars Outro music: “15 Minutes Older” by Carsick Cars

Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about news from the local housing market, including the NAR taking a hit in a new survey, a West Garfield Park builder's vision for an ecosystem of improvement vision and more.Plus: Where consumers spent money as Chicago-area retail sales rose almost 5% last year, Blackstone facing $346 million foreclosure at River North office building, Gold Coast's distressed Ambassador Chicago hotel finds a rescuer and remote software firm Nerdio gets $1.2 billion valuation in $500 million equity round.

Owen Monahan is a comedian working in Chicago, IL! You can catch him at his open mic 'Comedy in River North' every Wednesday. Sign-up at 8:15, showtime at 9

Chicago goes hard on St. Patrick's Day, and tickets are going fast for parties and bar crawls throughout the city. Social media creator Paige Serena is here to break down the best events and offer some tips for these marathon celebrations. Find out more about Paige's R&B and Roulette event on March 9th, a River North crawl on March 15th, and other bar and restaurant specials around the city. Kevin White's “The Red Room” series on March 28th Good News: Welcome to the Show on March 10th Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this March 5th episode: Griffin Museum of Science and Industry Steppenwolf Theatre Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

As American Baptist College celebrates its 100th year, university president Dr. Forrest E. Harris joins host Marie Cecile Anderson to discuss this small HBCU's massive legacy and its current role in the literal landscape of Nashville, sitting just north of River North and the East Bank development. Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392⁩ Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

The death of the Chicago Bears' longtime matriarch Virginia McCaskey leaves behind questions about the future of the franchise. Crain's contributor Dan McGrath discusses with host Amy Guth.Plus: Trump DOJ accuses Pritzker, Johnson and other local Dems of defying immigration crackdown; Illinois revs up more EV incentives amid uncertain fate of federal rebates; judge declines to extend "swipe fee" injunction to credit card companies; and the publisher of the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin puts its longtime River North home up for sale.

Over the past few years, Denver's River North Brewery (https://www.rivernorthbrewery.com) has collected accolades from top beer competitions around the world—four GABF medals, four World Beer Cup medals, four European Beer Star medals just to name a few—and beers like Father Time (https://beerandbrewing.com/review/river-north-brewery-father-time-1683141881) and Anniversary 11 (https://beerandbrewing.com/review/river-north-brewery-anniversary-11-stout-1683131307) have earned top scores from our blind panel. They most recently earned midsize brewery of the year honors at the inaugural Colorado Brewers Cup. While they brew a wide range of beers, including frequent medal winner Nightmare Fuel coffee stout, they're probably most well-known for the beers that push into the peaks of the ABV range—stouts, Belgian-style strong ales, and barleywines that regularly hit 15% and higher. In this episode, founder Matt Hess and head brewer Matt Malloy share their techniques for making beers that not only turn heads for the their sky-high numbers, but also remain drinkable and as balanced as such beers could be. From controlling fusel alcohols through careful fermentation management, to building layers of flavors through malt selection, they share insights garnered from ten years of pushing the envelope. In this episode, they touch on: using very high pitch rates and over-oxygenation to maintain healthy yeast employing dehusked malts to soften roast character in big stouts pushing yeast into an additional growth phase to increase cell count keeping osmotic pressure low and feeding fermentations selecting and adding coffee into stout managing the oxidative process in barrel aging And more. This episode is brought to you by: G&D Chillers (https://gdchillers.com): G&D Chillers Elite 290 Micro-series line utilizes a natural refrigerant, features a more compact design with variable speed fans, and offers near-zero global warming potential. The future of sustainable refrigeration is here! Learn more about G&D's Elite 290 line and visit GDCHILLERS.COM. Berkeley Yeast (https://berkeleyyeast.com). Stop worrying about diacetyl with Berkeley Yeast's line of Fresh™ strains. These revolutionary yeast strains are engineered to produce the ALDC enzyme inside the cell, preventing diacetyl before it forms. That means no more lengthy diacetyl rests—just clean, crisp beer that's ready for packaging sooner. Learn more at berkeleyyeast.com/fresh. Old Orchard (https://www.oldorchard.com/brewer): As breweries expand beyond beer into other segments like mocktails and CBD beverages, Old Orchard is here to help. Whether trending flavor additions or nostalgic favorites, the next best thing is around the corner at Old Orchard. More information and free samples are waiting at oldorchard.com/brewer (https://www.oldorchard.com/brewer) Indie Hops (https://indiehops.com) Strata, Indie's original hop release, is now available in cold-side flowable hop oil form—Strata HyperBoost—in coordination with Yakima Chief Hops. Indie Hops T90 pellets establish the multi-layered Strata experience, while cryogenic CGX pellets in coordination with Crosby Hops, and now Strata HyperBoost with YCH expand the possibilities. Learn more about Strata and Indie's more recent hop releases at www.indiehops.com. Ss Brewtech (https://www.ssbrewtech.com) Featuring a laser-welded cooling jacket for efficient and precise temperature control, an innovative silicone racking arm, and a carbonation stone that allows you to carbonate right in the fermenter, Unitank 2.0 is engineered to help you get the most out of your fermentations! Visit Ss Brewtech.com (https://www.ssbrewtech.com) to learn more! Isuzu Trucks (https://www.isuzucv.com) Whether you are looking for a self-distribution solution or one to deliver supplies, there is an Isuzu truck that will fit your needs. Go to isuzucv.com (https://www.isuzucv.com) to check out their impressive lineup or visit an Isuzu dealer today to find out why now, more than ever, Isuzu trucks are the trucks you trust for the work you do! Brewer's Retreat (https://brewersretreat.com) Tickets for the Craft Beer & Brewing 2025 Brewer's Retreat in Asheville and Mills River, North Carolina are on sale now and going fast. Brew on homebrew systems with some of the most inspiring craft brewers in the U.S. Learn more and secure your tickets at brewersretreat.com

In this episode of “At Your Convenience,” CSP Editor Rachel Gignac talks to Mike LaVitola, the original founder of Chicago-based Foxtrot, about his decision to return to the company to reopen certain locations of the convenience-store chain. LaVitola talked about how the reopenings are going, what the team is focused on and aspects of operations that have changed. Since Foxtrot's parent company, Outfox Hospitality, closed all of its stores in April, the chain sold its assets to Further Point Enterprises. Days later, Foxtrot filed for bankruptcy. Then, Further Point invited LaVitola to return and help lead a revival. Since September, Foxtrot has reopened five locations in Chicago in the Gold Coast, Old Town, Wicker Park, Fulton Market and River North neighborhoods. It is continuing its path of reopening about one of its previous locations every month, with a total of 10 of its original 33—mostly in Chicago and a couple in Dallas. For a full timeline on Foxtrot's operations, click here. Foxtrot was founded in 2014 as a delivery company selling snacks, beer and wine, and grew into a corner store-restaurant hybrid that featured high-end package goods, prepared foods, coffee bars and wine bars. The chain, once billed as the “convenience store of the future,” raised more than $160 million to fuel its growth over its lifetime.

Chef Sahil Sethi of Sifr, a Middle Eastern restaurant located in River North, joins WGN Radio’s Lisa Dent to highlight his restaurant and the inspiration behind their food! He also discusses why he chose to open his restaurant in Chicago and their wide array of culinary options.

Host David Manilow offers up a list of restaurants this week where you might consider celebrating during the holidays, based on the recommendations of acclaimed chefs and restaurateurs who've been featured in the past. Hear about a great group of steakhouses, new restaurants and Michelin-star winners that stretch from the West Loop to Lincoln Park and Bucktown to River North.

Divide between Chicago's mayor and its city council remains over how to close a nearly $1 billion budget gap. Meanwhile, drama in the Johnson administration continues as alders call for reforms to the city's “Do Not Hire” list. Reset goes behind the headlines of those stories and more with Chicago Tribune investigative reporter Ray Long, Chicago Sun-Times reporter covering government and politics Mitch Armentrout, and Block Club Chicago reporter covering the Loop, West Loop, River North and the Gold Coast Melody Mercado in our Weekly News Recap. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

A year and a half ago, Oak Park's architecturally significant Village Hall was headed for demolition. But the building, a modernist structure designed in the mid-1970s by architect Harry Weese, survived that threat. And late last week the village board selected a River North architecture firm to work out a plan for revitalizing the building for long-term use. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

Tomorrow is Election Day; New bike lane open in River North; Music legend Quincy Jones has died, and more.

Tomorrow is Election Day; New bike lane open in River North; Music legend Quincy Jones has died, and more.

Tomorrow is Election Day; New bike lane open in River North; Music legend Quincy Jones has died, and more.

Thorton Board of Trustees members say they need security in the meetings; Construction to begin on new Chicago Sky practice facility; Northwestern University to offer degrees in AI and more.

Thorton Board of Trustees members say they need security in the meetings; Construction to begin on new Chicago Sky practice facility; Northwestern University to offer degrees in AI and more.

Thorton Board of Trustees members say they need security in the meetings; Construction to begin on new Chicago Sky practice facility; Northwestern University to offer degrees in AI and more.

Nearly a decade ago, chef Thai Dang dealt with a scandal involving one of the city's hottest restaurants at the time. Dang, the chef at the now-closed Embeya, lost out after the former owner of the West Loop hotspot misappropriated funds before fleeing the county and later pleading guilty to wire fraud.In this episode, host David Manilow talks with Dang about how he bounced back from the saga and managed to later open HaiSous Vietnamese Kitchen. Plus, he'll share the story of a new River North partnership with Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises.

From Gov. J.B. Pritzker's much sought-after time in front of a national audience to Sen. Tammy Duckworth getting a few jabs in on Donald Trump and blistering messages from the Obamas, Crain's politics reporter Justin Laurence and host Amy Guth recap the major events of the DNC's first days.Also, Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin discusses news from the local housing market, including a big change in how residential real estate commissions are assigned.Plus: Hyatt to buy Standard International for up to $335 million, Ford cancels plans for electric SUV and a River North office skyscraper owner pays off $431 million loan.s off $431 million loan. 

Today on our episode #395 of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guest is Erick Williams, Chef and Founder of Virtue Hospitality Group based in Chicago, which includes Virtue Restaurant & Bar, Mustard Seed Kitchen, Daisy's Po-Boy & Tavern, and Top This Mac & Cheese. Erick has carved a special niche in the restaurant industry with inimitable persistence, passion and drive. In November 2018, Erick opened Virtue as his first solo concept, nestled in the heart of the historic Hyde Park neighborhood on Chicago's south side. The restaurant combines his love of Southern cuisine and his insatiable study of history and art as they relate to food culture. Erick and Virtue have been featured in a host of local and national media, and in 2022, Erick was named Best Chef: Great Lakes by the James Beard Foundation, making history as the first Black chef to win in this category. In November 2021, inspired by his experience providing takeout only during the pandemic, Erick opened Mustard Seed Kitchen in Chicago, a takeout and delivery-only concept featuring a menu of high-quality approachable meals. And less than a year later in August 2022, he launched a third concept, Daisy's Po-Boy and Tavern which evokes the vibrancy of New Orleans through its most celebrated sandwich, located a few steps away from Virtue. Months after Daisy's opened, Erick collaborated with Virtue's Chef de Cuisine Damarr Brown to open Top This, a delivery and takeout concept offering a variety of delectable mac and cheeses with delicious toppings. Erick's Virtue team is now getting ready to open a new Mexican cocktail bar, Cantina Rosa, celebrating Mexican culture the same way Virtue has done celebrating Black culture in Hyde Park. Shari sat down with Erick for this conversation at Virtue in Chicago in June over the James Beard Awards weekend. Today's show also features Shari's PR tip to focus on mental health; and Solo Dining experience at Asador Bastian, a Basque-inspired steakhouse from Chef and Owner Doug Psaltis, and Christian Eckmann; part of Eat Well Hospitality, a Chicago-based restaurant group from Doug and Chef Hsing Chen, located in the iconic Flair House in River North, Chicago, IL.  **Check out Shari's book, Chefwise: Life Lessons from Leading Chefs Around the World (Phaidon) #chefwisebookListen at Heritage Radio Network; subscribe/rate/review our show at iTunes, Stitcher or Spotify. Follow us @allindustry. Thanks for being a part of All in the Industry®. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support All in the Industry by becoming a member!All in the Industry is Powered by Simplecast.

Matt Bryks, the Executive Chef at Pippen’s Tavern, joins Lisa Dent to talk about how they have been offering an authentic neighborhood experience without leaving downtown for 50 years and how they are celebrating their anniversary.   Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka

After securing construction funding, prepping demolition, and releasing yet another set of mockups, Bally's Casino officials say plans for Chicago's first ever permanent casino are on track for 2026. However, lower than projected attendance and revenue at the River North temporary site paired with criticism from city leaders continue to mar the project in skepticism. Axios Chicago's Carrie Shepherd and Block Club Chicago's Kelly Bauer are here with the latest. Plus, we discuss an alleged $15 million fraud scheme at Loretto Hospital, an ongoing investigation into Chicago's abandoned public housing units, crappy cake art and a graffiti battle in Back of the Yards! Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this July 19 episode: Ravinia Incogni — Use code CityCast for 55% off the annual plan. Wastenot — use code citycastcompost to test the service with a free month. Lincoln Park Zoo Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

On today's edition of the Newsroom Temperature Check, PEZamania the world's largest PEZ collectors convention is returning to Ohio, former Chicago Bull Jimmy Butler and former Chicago Bear Roquan Smith are teaming up to open up a country themed music venue in River North, and more! The Newsroom Temperature Check is sponsored by American Weathermakers, Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing. They […]

In this week's episode, host David Manilow takes listeners to an ethereal space with complex cocktails and food. He unravels the mystery of a new cocktail restaurant in River North alongside its founders Chireal Jordan and Brian Galati. Their new creation, Dearly Beloved, relies heavily on the element of surprise — and, during this conversation, Manilow gets to the bottom of that.

Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to discuss news from the local market, including another apartment building going condo in River North and how Chicago gives first-time homebuyers the most buying power among big U.S. cities.Plus: Mariano's and Jewel parents plan to divest 35 stores in Illinois to secure merger, untangling the 'ComEd Four' case will take months, Napleton lawsuit claims Hyundai pushed fake EV sales reporting scheme and Deere layoffs mount in the Quad Cities.

Summertime is trouble time and a good time to say “bravo” to a Chicago Alderman trying to prevent trouble. That’s Alderman Brian Hopkins of the 2nd Ward, which includes part of the downtown business district and West Loop, River North, and Streeterville. Hopkins has proposed an 8:00 PM curfew for children under 18 walking those […]

Welcome back Jam Fam!  Today we talk with the fantastic Jenny Oehlwein, on stepping outside your comfort zone, fighting imposter syndrome, finding your place in the dance community, and of course, dance competitions!  Jenny has a vast resume and is coming on strong in the Latin Jazz genre.  Thank you Jenny for sharing your time with us.  Jam Fam, we hope you enjoy another great episode featuring Jenny Oehlwein!Jenny grew up dancing in the competitive dance world and ballroom circuit. She graduated from Point Park University with a BA in Dance and a minor in Musical Theatre. She has made her career of performing, choreographing, directing, and judging across the globe. During college she had the privilege of training with Hubbard Street and River North for their company summer intensives. Upon graduating she took to the seas with Royal Carribean, singing and dancing. She continued her ballroom training there in shows choreographed by Louis Van Amstel, dancing with partners from all over the world. Upon moving to NYC a new opportunity fell into her lap working as a Rehearsal Director for a world-renowned entertainment company. Directing and installing casts for cruise-ships, theme-parks, industrial gigs, and occasionally assisting the casting team on their auditions. Some of Jenny's musical credits include- West Side Story, Legally Blonde, The Producers, The Bodyguard, the national tour of Elf, and Broadway Bares. Most recently Jenny was featured in Disney's 50th anniversary celebration concert as well as a Coca-Cola commercial. Additional commercial/tv credits include- Succession, Billions, Malouf, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, and Adventureland.As an educator she is very passionate about sharing her love of dance and helping people be their truest self in the room. She teaches on the convention level for Encore Extreme and Dinamic Dancers Inc. Jenny is a regional director for the competition Encore DCS and a proud judge on the IDA panel. She travels and teaches all over the country, inspiring the next generation of dancers. She considers herself lucky to have made a career out of her passion and to be able to help others find theirs.Thank you for listening Jam Fam! Make sure you follow us across social media and don't forget to like and subscribe anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts!Facebook: JAM Joe and Michelle's Dance PodcastInstagram: jam_dance_podcastTwitter: @jamdancepodcastEmail: jamdancepodcast@gmail.com

Do tropical drinks actually make for gnarly hangovers? What have been the major advancements in distilling in the last century? What happens when a college kid has drink-slinging know-how and unfettered access to booze? In this week's episode of Joiners, we explore big questions with none other than Kevin Beary, the sagacious beverage director behind River North tiki treasure Three Dots and a Dash. He tells us about his journey from underage bartending in Philadelphia to working towards his master's degree in distilling science. Listen now for a history of the perennial tiki fascination, a deep dive into what makes good rum, beverage direction wisdom, and much more.

Eric Fosse, the owner of Charlie Martin’s, joins Lisa Dent to talk about their new location in River North that brings a chic modern swagger to the classic Hollywood supper club tradition. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka

Springtime is in full tilt in St. Louis, which means it's finally patio season. St. Louis has so many great patios that it warranted two episodes. In Part 1, George Mahe and Cheryl Baehr talk about the gold standard of outdoor dining, discussing St. Louis' most iconic spots, notable rooftops, and newer restaurants with great patios. In Part 2, dropping May 29, they'll dive even deeper into the alfresco dining scene, including hidden gems and honorable mentions. Listen and follow Arch Eats on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever podcasts are available. Part 2 is sponsored by Westport Plaza and supported by Opera Theatre of Saint Louis. Parties on the Plaza is back and better than ever. The parties will rock the new green space in the center of Westport Plaza every third Thursday from May through October, 4:30–7:30 p.m. Have an idea for a future Arch Eats episode? Send your thoughts or feedback to podcasts@stlmag.com. Hungry for more? Subscribe to our Dining newsletters for the freshest coverage on the local restaurant and culinary scene. And follow George (@georgemahe) and SLM on Instagram (@stlouismag). Interested in being a podcast sponsor? Contact Lauren Leppert at lleppert@stlmag.com. Mentioned in Part 2: O+O Pizza: 102 W. Lockwood, Webster Groves, 314-721-5422.  The Mack: 4615 Macklind, Southampton, 314-832-8199. Sureste: 3730 Foundry Way (City Foundry STL), Midtown, no phone El Molino del Sureste: 5507 S. Kingshighway, Southhampton, 314-925-8431. POP: 1915 Park, Lafayette Square, 314-241-8400. Bailey's Chocolate Bar: 1915 Park, Lafayette Square, 314-241-8100 33 Wine Shop & Bar: 1913 Park. Lafayette Square, 314-231-9463. Oliva Café / Oliva on the Hill / Wine Down Wednesdays: 4915 Daggett, The Hill, 314-899-6271. Catering St. Louis Big Sky Café: 47 S. Old Orchard, Webster Groves, 314-962-5757. Riccardo's on Broadway: 1432 N. Broadway, River North, 314-925-8545. Shay's Creole Smokehouse (at Old Mill Stream Inn): 912 S. Main, St. Charles, 314-852-2803 The Royale: 3232 S. Kingshighway, Tower Grove South, 314-772-3600. The Gin Room / Salve Osteria: 3200 S. Grand, South Grand, 314-771-3411. Broadway Oyster Bar: 736 S. Broadway, Downtown, 314-621-8811. The Golden Hoosier: 3707 S. Kingshighway, Kingshighway Hills, 314-354-8044. Cleaver & Cocktail: 13360 Clayton #104, Town & Country, 314-530-9700. Wild Crush Wine Bar(n): 13360 Clayton # 105, Town & Country, 314-392-9594.  The Frisco: 8110 Big Bend, Webster Groves, 314-455-1090. Taco Buddha – U City: 7405 Pershing, U City, 314-502.9951.  Bar Italia: 13 Maryland Plz., CWE, 314-361-7010.  Brasserie by Niche: 4580 Laclede, CWE, 314-454-0600. Bishop's Post: 16125 Chesterfield Airport W, Chesterfield, 636-536-9404. Hendel's: 599 Rue St. Denis, Florissant, 314-837-2304. Tony's: 105 Carondelet Plz., Clayton, 314-231-7007. Eclipse's Rooftop Garden Bar (Moonrise Hotel): 6117 Delmar, East Loop, 314-721-1111. Dominic's: 5101 Wilson, The Hill, 314-771-1632. Charlie Gitto's on the Hill: 5226 Shaw, The Hill, 314-772-8898. WXYZ Bar (Aloft St. Louis Cortex): 4245 Duncan, CWE/Cortex, 314-639-0050. Have A Cow Cattle Co.: 2742 Lafayette, Gate District, 314-261-0305. Bowood by Niche: 4605 Olive, CWE, 314-454-6868. Seven Gables Inn: 26 N. Meramec, Clayton, 314-863-8400. You may also enjoy these SLM articles: The best patios in St. Louis Best dog-friendly patios in St. Louis See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 064 – Ari Levy, Founder and CEO, SHIFT In today's episode of The Executives' Exchange, we have the pleasure of speaking with Ari Levy, Founder and CEO of SHIFT. Ari delves into his life and career, discussing the profound influence of his childhood values on his passion for advocacy and health. He also shares insights from his early career experiences that fueled his journey into the business world, ultimately leading to the creation of SHIFT, a concierge primary care practice in River North.   00:00 - Intro 00:45 - Early Background 3:05 - How did his childhood values shape him as a business owner? 4:59 - Education/career background and how it weaves together with his current career 12:15 – Childhood health issues 14:50 – Power of advocacy 18:19 – Working with athletes 23:03 – Developing your skills and wellth 24:06 – Approach on educating people on wellth 27:31 - How do you get the disciplines in your business to collaborate and deliver results 30:22 – Patients' mental health importance 35:53 - AI and technology with patient impact/outcome 40:14 – Learning/using AI for improving human thinking 42:30 - What significant/changes do you see around the health ecosystem? 47:02 – Sharing values with his children and family 49:30 – Rapid fire questions 52:44 - Ari flips the script and interviews Travis 55:18 – Outro   Episode Link: SHIFT   Guest Host: Travis C. Hunter Jr., Chicago Office Managing Partner, KPMG Producer: Eva Penar, Chief Content & Communications Officer, The Executives' Club of Chicago      Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.    Thank you to our podcast sponsor, Shure Incorporated.   For nearly 100 years, Shure Incorporated has developed best-in-class audio products that provide high-quality performance, reliability and value. Headquartered in Niles, Illinois, our history of innovation and expertise in acoustics, wireless technology, and more enables us to deliver seamless, transparent audio experiences to a global audience. Our diverse product line includes world-class wired and wireless microphones, networked audio systems and signal processors, conferencing and discussion systems, software, a loudspeaker, and award-winning earphones and headphones.   Find Shure on: Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram

Crain's restaurants and retail reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about recent bankruptcies and closures, including those of Oberweis Dairy, Red Lobster and the parent company of Foxtrot and Dom's Kitchen & Market.Plus: West Loop assessments show Kaegi's rosier view of downtown offices, change comes to the Duchossois dynasty, condo board terminates $96 million deal to sell Loop tower, Lettuce Entertain You bringing two new concepts to River North and Lagunitas reports layoffs ahead of Chicago departure.

Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk news from the local housing market, including sellers facing the reality of a downtown condo slump while other luxury markets soar.Plus: Museum of Science & Industry finally rebrands under Ken Griffin's name, McDonald's sells $1 billion of bonds as debt set to mature, Justice Department finds Boeing breached prosecution deal over Max crashes, owner of River North apartments gets $19 million refinancing, and Foxtrot and Dom's file for bankruptcy.

This week on Joiners, we sit down with Jake Schneider, the owner of Schneider's Deli, a new Jewish deli that's bringing classic flavors to the heart of River North. Jake takes us on a journey through his culinary career, from taking a cooking class as an adolescent, to staging at high-end restaurants, to working at a summer camp and even a kitchen technology company. He shares his passion for preserving Jewish food traditions and lets us in on the secrets to his popular pickles. This week we cover the inspiration behind Jake's affordable lunch options, selling pickles on Instagram, his hopes to expand to other deli deserts in the city, and so much more.