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Here’s the video that led IPRA to call for the firing of police officer Francisco Perez

by Steve Bogira April 4, 2016August 18, 2021

A police board hearing begins Tuesday for the officer accused of shooting 16 times at the wrong car.

Posted inBlogs

IPRA recommends the firing of a Chicago police officer involved in a shooting

by Steve Bogira June 29, 2015August 18, 2021

After a drive-by shooting on North Ashland in 2011, an off-duty officer shot 16 times at the wrong car, according to the Independent Police Review Authority.

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Annals of burger crimes: The quesadilla burger at Cantina Pasadita

by Mike Sula August 28, 2013August 19, 2021

Empire La Pasadita’s upscale Mexican restaurant

Posted inBlogs

Alpana Singh splits Check, Please and other food news bites

by Mike Sula January 25, 2013August 18, 2021

Homemade tonkotsu, fast food in Thailand, Great Lake will rise again, and more

Posted inBest of Chicago

Best taqueria

by Chicago Reader June 23, 2011August 19, 2021

Big Star voted best taqueria

Posted inFood & Drink

The Regional Taqueria

by David Hammond, Mike Sula, Gary Wiviott, Philip Montoro, Anne Spiselman and Kathie Bergquist April 1, 2010August 19, 2021

Fifteen recommended storefronts

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Empire La Pasadita

by Mike Sula February 15, 2010August 19, 2021

La Pasadita is expanding its empire, with a sixth and seventh outpost in the works.

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One bite: La Pasadita’s roasted jalapeño salsa negra

by Mike Sula June 12, 2009August 19, 2021

The smoky Stygian salsa of the mini chain can be taken home if you ask nicely.

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Rockstar Dogs: smell the glove

by Mike Sula March 19, 2008August 19, 2021

Rockstar Dogs: this one goes up to 11.

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