Via a lovely article from Rick Kogan in the Chicago Tribune (paywalled), we learn that longtime Green Mill owner Dave Jemilo has sold the Green Mill to new owners, Jason Cole and Jill Skintges.June 19th is the date the new owners take over, coinciding with the 40 year anniversary of Jemilo's ownership of the celebrated jazz club. Jemilo is the 5th owner in the club's history. From the article:“This place has been my life for more than 40 years,” Jemilo said one recent afternoon, sitting in a Green Mill booth. “It was time. Nothing dramatic. I just don’t think I have the [...]

Ready to take Rover or Fido to training, daycare, and/or boarding right in the heart of Uptown? Chicago Paws District will soon be opening its doors at 4520 North Broadway (the old City Sports, or Beck's Books, if you prefer for us olds) just north of Aldi. They just got their business license and it's all systems "go" from a city licensing standpoint.A collaboration of the folks behind Smart Paws Chicago dog walking service and The Ranch Dog Training in Los Angeles, Chicago Paws District will open this summer and is now enrolling "campers."You can check out the website here, and sign [...]