Gold Coast

Chicago terrorist sentenced to 10 years in suicide bomber plot

2012-12-11 13:58:00

A man who had hoped to become a suicide bomber for radical Islamic groups was sentenced in Chicago to nearly 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to terrorism-related charges. Shaker Masri, 29, pleaded guilty in July to charges of trying to...

Chicago: Where to stay, eat drink

2012-03-11 00:00:00

IF YOU GO From LAX, nonstop service to Chicago is offered on United, American and Virgin America; direct service (stop, no change of plane) on US Airways and connecting service (change of plane) on United, American, Delta and US Airways. Restricted...

12 places to visit in 2012

2012-01-29 00:00:00

New Mexico: This year, New Mexicans mark 100 years of statehood. But much of the state's appeal stems from its human history that goes back much further. (In 2010, Santa Fe celebrated 400 years of cityhood.) Explore here: the adobe architecture and art...

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Harris: Digital push builds to rectify 1991 Pritzker Prize omission

2013-05-23 00:00:00

Denise Scott Brown has worked side by side with her husband, architect Robert Venturi, since the early 1960s, joining his firm and marrying him in 1967 and becoming the firm's principal in charge of planning in 1969. In 1991, Venturi won their...

Rosenthal: Jamie Dimon survives a scare

2013-05-22 00:00:00

Back when Jamie Dimon still lived in Chicago, before he had ascended to the top of New York-based JPMorgan Chase, his Gold Coast home earned a reputation each Halloween as a must-visit destination, drawing trick-or-treaters from well beyond the...

12 charged with misdemeanors in Gold Coast disturbance Saturday

2013-05-19 15:49:00

Chicago police have charged 10 juveniles and 2 adults with misdemeanors after a large group blocked streets near the Gold Coast Saturday evening, officials said today. The people were issued citations for charges ranging from reckless conduct, loitering,...

Choking is easily averted, but always a tragedy

2013-05-20 00:00:00

Fred Y. Sasaki put on a red tie and his gray suit. He was not a man who typically dressed up, but tonight was special. At 80 years old, Sasaki had built a successful career as a dry cleaner. He had just spent the day with his grandson. And now he was...

Volare offers classic Italian food in a setting that's inviting if a little crowded

2013-05-20 00:00:00

Out to Lunch Volare, 201 E. Grand Ave., Chicago Who eats: Businesspeople, Gold Coast residents. Why eat: Classic, comforting Italian food. Ambience: Nothing fancy, just old-school Italian. If you're looking for an ultramodern twist, keep walking....

Inside Penny Pritzker's portfolio: How a billionaire invests

2013-05-19 07:00:00

How do the wealthy stay wealthy? The mandatory financial disclosure released last week by commerce secretary nominee Penny Pritzker provides a rare look at an American billionaire's entire investment portfolio. Pritzker inherited much of her wealth,...

Police arrest 12 after large group converges on Gold Coast

2013-05-19 04:17:00

Eleven juveniles and one adult were arrested last night after a large group converged near the Gold Coast and were blocking traffic, police said. The people were arrested and charges were pending, said Chicago Police News Affairs Sgt. Antoinette...

Chicago police officers monitor a group of teens near the intersection of Chicago and Michigan Ave., in the Gold Coast neighborhood on Saturday May 18, 2013.

2013-05-18 00:00:00

Madewell opened its first Chicago location on April 3 in the Gold Coast.

2013-04-02 00:00:00

Noted author George Saunders is photographed on Gold Coast streets in Chicago.

2013-02-01 12:10:00