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Lansing, Ill. – Get ready to explore some of the Chicago Southland's most unique railroad crossings with the newest railfan guide! The unique guide highlights several areas across the Chicago Southland that offer railfans a chance to get up close and personal with trains. From the Pullman National Monument to the Dolton Junction, these unique locations are sure to excite railfans of all ages. The guide also features rail safety tips, local accommodations, and even rail-themed dining options like Flossmoor Station Restaurant & Brewery, known for its award-winning, handcrafted beers. All this information and more can be found online at ChicagoSouthlandRail.com! Guides are available at the Chicago Southland CVB office during regular business hours. Guides can also be requested online at ChicagoSouthlandRail.com or via phone at 708-895-8200. The Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau is the official destination management and marketing organization for Chicago's 63 … [Read more...] about Local railfan guide now available

TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) — A South Florida physician will pay $10,000 as part of a settlement he reached with the state for allegedly posting details about a former patient on the internet and accusing her of doctor shopping and trying to fraudulently obtain opioids. The Florida Board of Medicine on Friday approved the settlement with Miami Beach physician Michael J. Hall for allegedly posting personal health information of a patient, identified in documents by the initials C.B., on the crowd-sourced website Yelp. Hall, who has been practicing for 18 years, did not acknowledge wrongdoing as part of the settlement. Also, he alleged that the patient threatened his life and his medical business, which he reported to the police.According to an administrative complaint, Hall treated C.B. in June 2013 for opiate addiction and Suboxone maintenance. Hall gave C.B. a prescription for the medication Suboxone and told her to return to his office in a week for a physical exam, lab work and … [Read more...] about Settlement Reached In South Florida Doctor’s Internet Post About Former Patient

Connecticut Yankee general manager Jon Broyer and his dog, Brady, posing outside of the bar. Connecticut Yankee general manager Jon Broyer and his dog, Brady, posing outside of the bar. Photo: Blair Heagerty / SFGate Photo: Blair Heagerty / SFGate Image 1 of / 35 Caption Close Image 1 of 35 Connecticut Yankee general manager Jon Broyer and his dog, Brady, posing outside of the bar. Connecticut Yankee general manager Jon Broyer and his dog, Brady, posing outside of the bar. Photo: Blair Heagerty / SFGate SF's most fanatical sports bar where the fans aren't rooting for a local team 1  /  35 Back to Gallery Afraid of Pats fans? If so, it’s probably best to stay away from Connecticut Yankee on … [Read more...] about SF’s most fanatical sports bar where the fans aren’t rooting for a local team

The annual folklife festival, Tucson Meet Yourself, is hitting the streets around Jácome Plaza this weekend, bringing food, entertainment and heritage to the Tucson area for a celebration of local culture and a splash of California tradition. Set for Oct. 11-13 and spanning four city blocks, the festival is free to the public and has a packed schedule of live entertainment spanning all three days. According to Kimi Eisele, the communications director, Tucson Meet Yourself has historically drawn an attendance of over 120,000 people with an estimated $3.5 million impact on the local economy. This is accomplished primarily via the festival’s trademark attraction: the food stands. There will be “over 50 food vendors representing 30 countries and regions,” Eisele said. In a city that is heralded for its gastronomy, Tucson Meet Yourself presents a unique opportunity for attendees to taste a variety of traditional cuisine prepared by community members. RELATED: Tucson … [Read more...] about Get a taste of local culture at Tucson Meet Yourself

ABC News hosted a State of the Union address showing at the Arizona State Museum with a dozen local voters, six Democrats and six Republicans, who were invited to participate in a panel before and after the showing as a part of ABC’s Nightline series.  Reporter Tom Llamas hosted the event, where panelists were shown live coverage of both Donald Trump’s address and the Democratic response, a speech given by Massachusetts Congressman Joe Kennedy III.  ABC hosted this segment in Tucson because of Arizona’s fairly equal amount of liberal and conservative voters. As evidenced by Trump’s 4-percent win in the state, Arizona is a microcosm of the entire nation’s division. Tucson’s sizable Latino population also influenced the network’s choice.           RELATED: OPINION: Joe Arpaio wants to make Arizona great again via the Senate Llamas began by asking the Republican panelists if, in … [Read more...] about Local panel of voters judges Trump’s State of the Union