B News

Progressive Baptist is the host for the public hearing that just began. The meeting is being run by Ald. Mell and the committee on rules. The map for a better chicago brings our ward all the way up to Madison on the north. This map is a gross mutation of the historical ward map. Here is a look at the three proposed maps that are on display at the meeting. There's two maps that are not represented that are also proposed.

If you have any video from the hearing please send it to bridgeportnews@gmail.com

WBEZ has a great interactive map Page

Do Not Break Out The Patio Furniture

The first big snow storm is on the way meaning the plastic Ace Hardware chair, milk crate, and recliners may be in the street. However, this B staffer is a not a fan of this practice and hopes everyone does their job and former spots are open to all.

Baby Kotarac!

All welcome a new addition to the B! News staff:

Lucas Joseph Kotarac

Born January 3rd, 2012 at 07:50 am

Weighing 7.77 lbs and 19.75 inches

Zebra's Grand Opening

ZEBRA'S GOURMET HOT DOGS
3551 S. Halsted

Chicago Il

773 940-1426

Zebras is serving 1/4th pound Nathans dogs with a whole bunch of interesting toppings. Zebras offers hand cut fries or corn fritters with all of their dogs. Stop by and welcome them to the neighborhood.

Chef Receiving Rave Reviews

Chef AJ on 35th St is rocking the popular Bridgeport lunch scene with his reasonably priced delicious assortment of sandwiches. Diners, myself included, recommend the pulled pork sandwich & the burger. Fellow Bridgeporters have also complimented the daily specials which challenge the basic beef/sausage/steak dynamic popular in these parts.

748 W 35th St

Chicago, IL 60616
Neighborhood: Bridgeport

(773) 523-4000
(no website)

Cobblestone Out Cobbler In!

Word is a shoe repair is coming to 31st.

B! New Eats Coming to the 33

Many have missed the old sneak eat on 33rd for a chicken or steak wrap.

B! Tech

Anyone who lives in Armour Square and Bridgeport near The Cell know how frustrating it can be to use their wireless device...some companies are good, some not so. B News has learned that one wireless provider, AT&T, is installing what is called a Distributed Antennae System (DAS) in high traffic areas of the city and US Cellular Field is on that list. AT&T works together with CDOT to get DAS implemented with minimal costs and street closures. Part of the DAS was installed last autumn near The Cell and more will be completed throughout 2012.

B! Smash 'Em Up

Bridgeport locals circa 1976 gather in Old Comiskey Park's parking lot to host the 1st (and last) annual Demolition Derby. The event was organized by the late Billy Lazaro to cap off an annual softball game held at Armour Park. The Derby would become known as the "10 Inning Spectacular & Shootout" Red Gang members from the predominantly Italian 26th Street side of Bridgeport battled it out against their Irish rivals from 33th Street with their junk automobiles.

Happy New Year

The Sodfather Returns

Chicago Reader Loves 31st Street Pies

From today's reader.....Art Jackson could stuff his savory English-style royal pies with victims of the Demon Barber of 31st Street and I wouldn't care. That's because the buttery crusts have a flaky, shattery exterior that yields to a thin, delicate doughy chew. This long-awaited pie shop from the former Bijan's Bistro chef, his wife, Chelsea, and brother-in-law Morgan, kills all the cliches of this humble British grub, from the chicken balti, its surface dusted with black nigella seeds and its interior braised in light curry and wine, to the almost meaty kale and mushroom pie loaded with creamy, cheesy greens and assorted fungi. Apart from these exclusively butter-based crusts Jackson plans to incorporate duck, goose, and pork fat into crusts for occasional specials. Friday-night fish fries, chips (the British kind), house-made sodas, and desserts from Chelsea fill out the relatively limited menu, all supplied by the bakery's own city garden plots. And don't skip the Scotch egg, a miraculously fluffy hard-boiled yolk and tender white enrobed in a batter-fried pork sausage jacket. —Mike Sula » 964 W. 35th, 773-523-7437, thepleasanthouse.com.