⚖️ What we know about the Madigan verdict

Madigan Verdict Is (Partially) In

After nearly 65 hours of deliberation, the jury came to a partial verdict in former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan’s trial. Out of 23 counts facing Madigan, he was found guilty on 10 counts of bribery and wire fraud. The jury found Madigan not guilty or delivered no verdict on racketeering conspiracy and other counts. [Hey Chicago 📝]

Looking To Adopt a Pet?

This weekend, Chicago Animal Care and Control is having its annual “Love is in the Air” adoption event, which offers fee-waived adoptions. We talked with CACC's Armando Tejeda about the largest municipal animal shelter in the Midwest. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

Is Chicago Becoming a Rugby Hub?

Rugby returns this Saturday with the beginning of the Chicago Hounds men's team season. Plus the Chicago Tempest, the new women's rugby team and one of only six in the U.S., will begin playing in March. [FOX32, Women’s Elite Rugby]

City Considers Public Markets

Chicago officials are considering opening public markets instead of a previously planned municipal-owned grocery store. The first market will be located in an area easily accessible by public transportation, aiming to fill a critical access gap for the community. [Sun-Times]

Recent Openings

Diversey House in Logan Square

This brewery, restaurant, and sports bar is a great spot to kick back and grab a beer. Uniting the Black-owned Moor’s Brewing Company with the reimagined Steep Ravine Brewing Company, there are plenty of tasty beers to try. Along with beer, dine on some classic, yet elevated bar food.

Carnitas Uruapan Restaurant in Little Village

This Mexican restaurant takes inspiration from Urupan, Michoacán. Inocencio Carbajal founded the first restaurant in Pilsen in 1975, and the establishment has been providing delicious food ever since. Recently, they’ve opened their third location in Little Village.

Noriko in the West Loop

With only 21 seats, this counter-service sushi spot creates an intimate experience for customers. Enjoy classic rolls, ranging from $5-$9. Options include a California roll or a bluefin tuna avocado roll. But maybe you want to ball out on a premium roll like the wagyu tataki roll or the uni roll.

Sanders BBQ Supply Co. in Beverly

Slicing meat by the order, Sanders BBQ Supply Co. offers delicious barbeque using meats from farmers they know. This BBQ spot offers sliced brisket, Chicago pulled pork, pork ribs, and rib tips. Only on Saturdays can you get their beef short ribs.

Sikia in Englewood

After about a five-year closure due to the pandemic, Sikia is back. Run by students of Kennedy-King College, this fine-dining restaurant offers a three-course lunch for about $17 per person.

Oso & The Bull in Pilsen

This new sports bar in Chicago is serving up classics like wings and burgers, along with brunch on weekends. Get the steak and eggs or the pozole verde while catching various sports games.

Anticipated Openings

Nic & Junior’s in River North

Junior Borges, a James Beard Award-winning chef, is behind the spot combining flavors from Africa and Brazil. Borges is no stranger to the restaurant industry, having opened the popular Meridian in Dallas.

NADU in Lincoln Park

Sujan Sarkar is the chef behind this future Indian restaurant. He is also the chef of Indienne, the Michelin-starred tasting-menu spot located in River North. Sarkar promises authentic Indian flavors, along with a full bar.