Alexander Hough

In Lincoln Square, beer has become a civic priority. Pet store owner, Lincoln Square Chamber of Commerce board member, and avid homebrewer Rich Forsythe helped found Square Kegs, the Chamber’s homebrew club, in early 2011. Forsythe’s and other beer lovers’ advocacy led to last summer’s Pairings in the Plaza... continue reading on Chicagoist

More than five hundred people filled the DANK Haus German-American Cultural Center on Saturday night for Winter Brew, the Lincoln Square Chamber of Commerce’s celebration of city beer and neighborhood food. Last Tuesday Caitlin broke the bad news that admission tickets had sold out. The tickets disappeared quickly - most... continue reading on Chicagoist

The Chiefs, seen here beating the Packers, ruining your fantasy football season. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann) Schedule reminder: Things are really wackadoodle this week, with one Thursday game, 13 games on Saturday (Christmas Eve), one game on Sunday (Christmas), and one game on Monday (Boxing Day). In August 2007, prior... continue reading on Chicagoist

Ben Roethlisberger, seen here ruining your fantasy football season. (AP Photo/Don Wright) Before we get to the fantasy advice, remember that in addition to a Thursday night game (Jacksonville at Atlanta), there's also a Saturday night game this week (Dallas at Tampa Bay). Don't be the douchebag who forgets... continue reading on Chicagoist

With Matt Forte's help, you can ruin your friend's fantasy football season. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) Fantasy football playoffs have arrived. To those who have lived to play for a few more weeks, congratulations. Your hard work, abetted by a significant amount of luck, has paid off. Winning a... continue reading on Chicagoist