Goose Island's purchase by inBev/Anheuser-Busch is still stirring some passionate debate. Indeed, it's made national news and, among craft brewers, it was a shot heard 'round the world. more ›

Muslims around the area are getting ready to celebrate Eid Al Ahda, or, the Feast of the Sacrifice. The Eid, one of two celebrated by Muslims throughout the year, comes at the end of the Hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia. The pilgrimage involves nearly 2 millions muslims every year, and every person of Muslim faith who is able bodied is obliged to make the pilgrimage once in their lifetime. Saudi Arabia issues special visas to foreigners to visit the site, and no person of non-Muslim faith is able to enter. more ›