Extra Extra: The Hideout Will Not Host Their Annual Block Party This Year
By Lisa White in News on May 15, 2015 10:35PM
The Hideout's beloved annual block party is skipping a year, but for good reason. Hideout co-owner Katie Tuten told the Tribune that she and her husband Tim are "taking the summer off to read books and prep for the 20th anniversary of the block party, which will be next year." We're already excited for the impressive anniversary lineup that is sure to come! [Tribune]
Jackie Robinson West is ready for their first opening day since all the Little League International drama. [DNAinfo Chicago]
Earlier today Mayor Emanuel named former CTA chairman Carole Brown as the city’s new CFO. [Sun-Times]
Two credit rating agencies are stating that Chicago is not, in fact, at junk status. [Tribune]
With today's news of the passing of blues legend B.B. King, we visit our archives to remember his iconic Cook County Jail concert. [Chicagoist Archives]
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