Friday, November 23 2012 9:46 AM EST2012-11-23 14:46:02 GMT
The First United Methodist Church of Chicago is based at one of the area's most beautiful sanctuaries, the Chicago Temple, and has been a Chicago Classic for nearly 90 years.
The First United Methodist Church of Chicago is based at one of the area's most beautiful sanctuaries, the Chicago Temple, and has been a Chicago Classic for nearly 90 years.
Tuesday, September 25 2012 8:53 AM EDT2012-09-25 12:53:27 GMT
For good food, a retro dining experience and a wisecracking wait staff, Ed Debevic's in River North is old school fun and definitely a Chicago Classic.
For good food, a retro dining experience and a wisecracking wait staff, Ed Debevic's in River North is old school fun and definitely a Chicago Classic.
Monday, June 18 2012 8:38 AM EDT2012-06-18 12:38:31 GMT
Time for another edition of Classic Chicago, where we feature the people, places and things that make our city special.
Time for another edition of Classic Chicago, where we feature the people, places and things that make our city special.
In what just may be the ultimate Chicago Bears family, one Bears fan in Chicago has season tickets that have been in the family since the 1940s.
Dave Knorowski is a big fan. He was there for the NFC title game in 85, which he calls the greatest Bears home game ever.
He was also in New Orleans, snagging tickets off a Bell Captain at the historic Hotel Monteleone less than hour before kickoff. He said it was his biggest thrill, being out there for the game.
"How can anything top being the world champs? You're on top of the world," Knorowski said.
Antique pennants, autographed footballs, tickets from every game he's ever been too, a picture with the coach –all proudly displayed. And tailgating? Please, it's a lifestyle.
"We hoist this [flag] then the guys or gals who are coming to our tailgate know where to look," Knorowski said.
You won't see many flags like it, nor many families who have been going to Bears games as long as Knorowski's. Knorowski's Dad Walter, who passed away eight years ago, owned season tickets prior to World War II.
Since 1946, a Knorowski has been to every single home game the Bears have played, including the day in 1977 when Walter Payton broke the single game rushing record.
"Every single time they handed him the ball he would stutter step to the outside then boom, he was gone," Knorowski said.
What fan do you know who has every Bears media guide going back to 1947? Or makes a pilgrimage to Papa Bear George Halas' crypt every year, the day of the Packers game? And don't get him started on the Packers! Knorowski traces his hatred for the green and gold to a Ray Nitschke interception that ruined the Bears post-season hopes back in 68.
"It's the Hatfields and the McCoys. It's like North and South Korea. They hate each other, but you got to have that adversary next door that just keeps you going. Up north you have the godless communists in the dark ages, and down here we have the enlightened people, and this is the way it's supposed to be,” Knorowski said.
Dave and his pals will pay homage to Papa Bear this coming Sunday morning, like they do every single year.
Friday, May 24 2013 10:44 PM EDT2013-05-25 02:44:03 GMT
The unofficial start of summer is being met with not-so-perfect beach weather. Many beach communities had been hoping for good weather this Memorial Day weekend following the destruction caused by Superstorm Sandy.
The unofficial start of summer is being met with not-so-perfect beach weather. Many beach communities had been hoping for good weather this Memorial Day weekend following the destruction caused by superstorm Sandy. The Fox 5 weather team is calling for sunny skies on Sunday and Monday.
Friday, May 24 2013 9:34 PM EDT2013-05-25 01:34:31 GMT
Actress Amanda Bynes was arrested by New York City police after investigating a report of her allegedly smoking marijuana in the lobby of her Midtown Manhattan building.
Actress Amanda Bynes was arrested by New York City police after investigating a report of her allegedly smoking marijuana in the lobby of her Midtown Manhattan building.
Friday, May 24 2013 9:15 PM EDT2013-05-25 01:15:35 GMT
When workers installed one of the much-heralded bike-sharing stations on West 22nd Street near 10th Avenue, they put it right in front of the brownstones.
When workers installed one of the much-heralded bike-sharing stations on West 22nd Street near 10th Avenue, they put it right in front of the brownstones, impacting the entrances for homeowners and tenants.
Friday, May 24 2013 8:10 PM EDT2013-05-25 00:10:09 GMT
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Resorts held a grand opening Thursday for Margaritaville, the $35 million restaurant, bar, and gambling complex that's part of a $70 million expansion and renovation.
Resorts held a grand opening Thursday for Margaritaville, the $35 million restaurant, bar, and gambling complex that's part of a $70 million expansion and renovation.
Friday, May 24 2013 6:09 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:09:59 GMT
New York State has 17,000 highway bridges. There are some bad ones. The Tappan Zee Bridge, for example, is set to be replaced because of aging infrastructure.
New York State has 17,000 highway bridges. There are some bad ones. The Tappan Zee Bridge, for example, is set to be replaced because of aging infrastructure.
Friday, May 24 2013 5:33 PM EDT2013-05-24 21:33:47 GMT
New Jersey Transit bus riders will soon have a new way to get across the Hudson River: by boat. The agency is partnering with New York Waterways, which will provide ferry service to customers. The
New Jersey Transit bus riders will soon have a new way to get across the Hudson River: by boat. The agency is partnering with New York Waterways, which will provide ferry service to customers. The
