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Extra, Extra

By Rachelle Bowden in News on Dec 29, 2006 2:58AM

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  1. The Tribune has reserved 100 tables (and seven hotel rooms) on New Year's Eve at fancy places. They're available on a first-come, first-serve basis to whomever writes in and asks for one (they're not giving away free dinner, just the reservation).
  2. There are some new laws in the New Year. All homes must have carbon monoxide detectors and all sex offenders will have to wear electronic monitoring devices. Read on for more.
  3. Tank Johnson's back and the police now have a suspect in his friend's shooting.
  4. George Ryan wants some of his pension back.
  5. An historic barbershop in Hyde Park might have to move.
  6. Mockingbirds are coming to town.
  7. Threadless is taking over the world.

"Ice King" via pantagrapher.