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Tour boat crew rescues woman who plunged into Chicago River
A woman who is believed to have jumped into the Chicago River downtown for a swim was quickly rescued by the crew of a tour boat — in the middle of their annual Coast Guard inspection, officials said. The woman went into the Chicago River near...
Tags: Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago Fire Department
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International Mr. Leather: 5 must-see events
For RedEyeLeather Market When: Noon to 7 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday Where: Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile, 540 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago and Grand Ballrooms, 5th and 7th floors. The Leather...Tags: Bars and Clubs, Dining and Drinking, Magnificent Mile, Services and Shopping, Lifestyle and Leisure
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The long and shorts of a summer staple
Simple StyleI believe that shorts are the item of clothing most subject to discrimination in our fashion society. I'm typing this column while sitting at jury duty at the criminal courts building in Chicago. My summons expressly stated that I was to "dress...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Justice System
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Woman saved after jumping into Chicago River--for a swim
A woman who is believed to have jumped into the Chicago River downtown for a swim was quickly rescued by the crew of a tour boat--in the middle of their annual Coast Guard inspection, officials said. The woman was seen going into the Chicago River...
Tags: Northwestern Memorial Hospital, U.S. Coast Guard, Chicago Fire Department
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Camping
Chicago ShoppingIt’s finally camping season. But before you pack up your car and head to the campgrounds, there are a few things you need to know to make sure this trip goes off without a hitch. The first rule of camping is to leave all your technology behind,...Tags: Kildeer, Highland Park (Cook, Illinois), Evanston, Computer Hardware, First Aid
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Chicago classical music ensemble Dal Niente gets fierce
A couple of years ago Ensemble Dal Niente trumpeted its mission as presenting "the fiercest music of recent decades." The Chicago-based group of super-musicians still focuses on championing, commissioning and performing some of the most uncompromising...
Tags: Education, Near North Side, Financial Aid, Customs and Tradition, DePaul University
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Water taxi opens new North Avenue stop
RedEyeThe Chicago Water Taxi will open a new North Avenue stop on May 28 to take commuters to train stations downtown, the company announced Tuesday. Wendella boats will shuttle riders between the new North Avenue dock, on the south end of the Cherry Street...Tags: Near North Side, Chicago Transit Authority, Metra, Waterway and Maritime Transportation Industry
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Chicago Overnight Report
Tribune reporterA wrap-up of news from the Tribune's breaking news desk. • She was maybe as young as 17, with straight brown hair and an olive complexion. She wore a hoop earring in her right ear. Officials say she was strangled and her body dumped in a trash...Tags: Murder, Calumet City, Planned Parenthood, Shootings
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Charity events keep spring social season hot
Chicago socialites had a difficult decision to make Saturday, with three celebrity-hosted galas taking place at the same time around the city. But for the see-and-be-seen crowd, this was likely a good problem to have. Those who attended the 26th...
Tags: School of the Art Institute of Chicago, MTV (tv network), Patrick Kane, Dwyane Wade, Chicago Bulls
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Cops respond to call of suspicious package on boat
Tribune reporterChicago police were called to the Michigan Avenue Bridge this afternoon after someone reported seeing a suspicious package on an empty boat on the Chicago River, police said. Police determined that the call was unfounded and no item was found. The...Tags: Chicago Police Department
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Recognizing restaurant regulars
Q: Was talking with a few friends the other day about restaurants we frequent often. It occurred to us that rarely do restaurants ever recognize your consistent patronage with a free app or drink. Are we living with bygone expectations? Thoughts? --...
Tags: Restaurant and Catering Industry, Bill Daley, Chicago Restaurants, Lifestyle and Leisure, Chicago Tribune
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Michigan Avenue merchants fear they'll be the victims of robbery hoax
The bizarre saga of a 68-year-old woman who said she was forced to hand over jewelry valued at more than $135,000 to a group of menacing young men on the bustling Magnificent Mile reverberated around the country. Some 36 hours later, police had...
Tags: Dining and Drinking, Chicago Mayor, Stranger Than Fiction, Whitehall, Lifestyle and Leisure
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