Extra Extra: Aldermen Rain On Gay Pride Parade
By Selena Fragassi in News on Apr 29, 2015 10:30PM
- Participants of the annual Gay Pride Parade better behave this year or it's shipping out of Lakeview in 2016, warned Ald. Tom Tunney (44th) and Ald. James Cappleman (46th). This year's edition on June 28 will have stricter public safety standards, including more enforcement of laws against drinking in public. [Tribune]
- Starbucks is sure feeling the heat from premium roasters like local brand Intelligensia. The coffee chain's latest move: acquiring some of the world's top-rated beans and selling them for $80/pound or $7.50 for a brewed cup at its new Reserve Roastery and Tasting Room. [Sun-Times]
- The canine flu rages on. Word out of PAWS Tinley Park facility is that 35 dogs have become infected and the shelter has closed operations to contain the virus. [ABC 7]
- The famed German restaurant Mirabell on Addison is shutting its doors after 38 years. Sunday is the last day to enjoy their famous schnitzel. [DNAinfo Chicago]
- Animal Planet and PAWS teamed up to host the first Puppy Bowl Draft this afternoon. Though none of the adorable pets who made the cut will actually appear in the televised bowl, it did increase interest in adoption, which is always a big win. [DNAinfo Chicago]
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