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Chicago Tribune
28-02-2025
- Sport
- Chicago Tribune
Afternoon Briefing: Trump administration cuts jobs at Lovell health care center
Good afternoon, Chicago. Joseph Czuba has been convicted of murdering 6-year-old Wadee Alfayoumi, a hate crime fueled by the Plainfield landlord's hostility toward Palestinians and his anger over the Hamas attack against Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. A Will County jury deliberated for for just over an hour before reaching a verdict of guilty. Czuba did not display any visible signs of emotion when the verdict was read. The panel also found him guilty of attempted murder of the boy's mother, two counts of aggravated battery and two counts of committing a hate crime. Here's what else is happening today. And remember, for the latest breaking news in Chicago, visit and sign up to get our alerts on all your devices. Trump administration cuts 18 jobs at North Chicago's Lovell health care center: 'It's an outrageous betrayal' The James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago is the only facility in the country that cares for both veterans and active-duty personnel simultaneously. Read more here. Two reputed Mexican cartel figures brought to Chicago in historic prisoner transfer Mayor Brandon Johnson to appoint Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa to lead Park District American Airlines' boarding enforcement technology comes to Chicago The software sounds a chime if a passenger attempts to board their flight before their assigned group is called, alerting the gate agent and the customer to the error. It will not accept the boarding pass of someone assigned to a later group. Read more here. More top business stories: Column: Can a Chicago White Sox investor actually buy the team — or is it just a pipe dream for angst-ridden fans? If your dad were savvy enough to buy 1% of the Sox in 1981 for around $200,000 and left it to you when he died, you could now sell it for $18 million. Not bad for being born to the right parent. Read more here. More top sports stories: Chicago Sky will host Caitlin Clark and Indiana Fever at the United Center for 2 historic games this summer How the Chicago Bears' offseason road map could start in the middle. Brad Biggs' 10 thoughts from the NFL combine. South Side icon Lem's Bar-B-Q wins a James Beard America's Classics award The James Beard Foundation has named the recipients of its America's Classics Awards, meant to recognize 'locally and independently owned restaurants with timeless appeal.' Read more here. President Donald Trump, right, meets with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine, left, in the Oval Office on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. (Doug Mills/The New York Times) President Donald Trump cut short talks with Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy over a deal for U.S. access to that country's rare earth minerals after shouting at him in the Oval Office. Trump berated Zelenskyy for being 'disrespectful.' Read more here. Originally Published: February 28, 2025 at 2:05 PM CST
Chicago Tribune
28-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
South Side icon Lem's Bar-B-Q wins a James Beard America's Classics award
The James Beard Foundation on Wednesday named the recipients of its America's Classics Awards, meant to recognize 'locally and independently owned restaurants with timeless appeal.' Among the six honorees from across the country is the oldest Black-owned barbecue restaurant in Chicago, Lem's Bar-B-Q. The South Side family-owned staple opened in 1954 when brothers Bruce and Myles Lemons opened shop on 59th and State streets. In 1968, they added the now-iconic location in the Chatham neighborhood, which was run by their younger brother, James Lemons. His daughter, Carmen Lemons, is now the owner of Lem's Bar-B-Q and has continued the tradition with help from longtime friends and her nephews. 'Lem's Bar-B-Q is truly honored and grateful,' Carmen said in an Instagram post, celebrating the restaurant's win in the Great Lakes category for the America's Classics award. For the award, the James Beard Foundation looks for restaurants that are beloved in their region for 'food that reflects the character and cultural traditions of its community.' Lem's Bar-B-Q is the fifth Chicago restaurant to win the award. Previous winners were Sun Wah in 2018, Calumet Fisheries in 2010, Tufano's Vernon Park Tap in 2008 and The Berghoff in 1999. Lem's Bar-B-Q, in its 71st year, still serves countless rib tips and hot links to customers crossing generations, who have stayed loyal to the Lemons' family tradition of imbuing generous cuts of meat with the flavors of hickory wood, charcoal and fire. The rip tips are the ultimate draw, but the no-frills menu has fried chicken, fried shrimp and classic American sides such as potato salad, coleslaw and fries. And the slice of white bread served with each order is the quintessential vehicle for scooping every last bit of the house-made barbeque sauce. This year's America's Classics winners join the ranks of over 100 restaurants across the country that have received the award since the category was introduced in 1998. They'll be celebrated at the James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards ceremony on June 16 at the Lyric Opera of Chicago. In a statement, Clare Reichenbach, CEO of the James Beard Foundation, said independent restaurants play a crucial role in the local economy. 'Through the America's Classics Award, we get to celebrate the remarkable establishments that have served as cherished pillars of culture, community and good food for decades,' said Reichenbach. 'It is an honor to recognize this year's winners, who reflect the rich depth and breadth of American food culture, and who will surely continue to have a positive impact for years to come.' The James Beard Foundation notes: Each year, the Restaurant and Chef Awards voting body and the public are invited to recommend restaurants for the America's Classics Award during the open call for recommendations from October through November. The subcommittee considers all recommendations and selects the America's Classics winners. Six of the 12 Restaurant and Chef regions are included within each awards cycle, and rotated the following cycle, meaning each region is represented every other year. To be eligible for this award, establishments must have been in existence for at least 10 years. The 2025 James Beard Award America's Classics winners are: America's Classics: Great Lakes Lem's Bar-B-Q in Chicago Current Owner: Carmen Lemons America's Classics: Mountain The Pioneer Saloon in Ketchum, Idaho Current Owners: Sheila Witmer and Duffy Witmer America's Classics: Northeast Sullivan's Castle Island in Boston Current Owner: Brendan Sullivan America's Classics: Northwest and Pacific Lucky Wishbone in Anchorage, Alaska Current Owners: Patricia Brown-Heller, Heidi Heinrich-Lervaag and Carolina Stacey
CBS News
26-02-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Sullivan's Castle Island receives James Beard "America's Classics" award
New England staple Sullivan's Castle Island has received national recognition from the James Beard Awards, which honored the South Boston hot dog stand one of its "America's Classics." The James Beard Foundation says its organization aims "to recognize exceptional talent and achievement in the culinary arts, hospitality, media, and broader food system." James Beard Awards "America's Classics" winner Sullivan's was named the America's Classics winner for the northeast region. There were six total winners selected for 2025 around the country. The America's Classics awards are given to "locally owned restaurants with timeless appeal that serve quality food and are beloved by their communities." "Independent restaurants play a crucial role in our local economies, and through the America's Classics Award, we get to celebrate the remarkable establishments that have served as cherished pillars of culture, community, and good food for decades," Clare Reichenbach, CEO of the James Beard Foundation, said in a statement. "It is an honor to recognize this year's winners, who reflect the rich depth and breadth of American food culture, and who will surely continue to have a positive impact for years to come." Sullivan's Castle Island Sullivan's, referred to regularly as "Sully's," opened in 1951 on Castle Island. It serves up hot dogs and signature New England foods like lobster rolls, fried fish and clam chowder during the warmer months when it is open. After closing for the winter, Sullivan's returns to business for the season this weekend in what is considered by many Bostonians to be one of the first true signs of spring. Sullivan's also has locations in the "Hub Hall" in the North End and at Hanover Crossing for those looking for a hot dog year round.
