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Nice!  I had no idea that's where Little Italy was.

But... looks like Tufano's is closed this week?

For future reference, despite the name, I assume it's a restaurant, not just a bar?  Families are OK? (featured on Diner's Drive-Ins and Dives, even)

I was thinking maybe Chinatown... (anybody have a favorite? I've only dipped my toes in)
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You are correct.....sorry. Point moot because they are closed but it is a restaurant and a family place but doesn't have a kiddie menu, though, that I recall. There are other good Italian restaurants on Taylor St from Morgan Ave to Polk St in the west campus area near the hospital. Taylor is a main street just south of the Pavilion. Cruise it and you can find sandwich shops to fine dining. Di Francesca's come to mind, on Taylor. Italian and family place.  Not a China Town guy but if you don't mind a short ride head over to Navy Pier. Parking might be a bit steep but lots of places to eat and a "Chicago" thing to do if you haven't already. Just a thought..................

Thanks, axaguy. Have you ever heard of someone getting away without paying at the garage next to the Pavilion, as I did a few years ago? My son used to park in an alley every day just north of the Eisenhower off Racine and was never towed or never paid for parking. I guess parking luck just runs in the family. 

I could see UIC with Odiase and Dixson making a nice run at the end of the season and in the tournament as the Flames did with Harris last year. Please knock out Oakland and Detroit in that order. 
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Don't think you'll find free parking next door, today. The $5 isn't worth the hassle of trying to beat and risk a ticket or tow/impound. If parking free is a personal challenge you could cruise Racine Ave a bit south for on the street spaces or try the street just north of the expressway and last, the Target lot especially if you keep a Target bag on your front seat and don't mind a bit of a walk. Though impound lots are not inexpensive nor easily located or customer friendly places......for $5 avoidance. Good luck.....

On the game stuff maybe we can surprise even ourselves with another win or two or three before it's all over this year......

A UIC guy here. If you want better seats call the UIC box office directly. They can tell you what's available closer to your area of choice. Sure the game isn't anywhere near a sell out. Ticketmaster gets a poor selection of seats to offer themselves which is what you see at their site. I think you could buy right from the box office over the phone and have seats held at will call and avoid Ticketmaster fees, too. See what your athletic office can do for you as well.......

Parking is $5 next door in multilevel lot or across the street in outdoor lot.

If you want to eat afterward without moving your car, from either lot, you can walk across the lot just south of the Pavillion to Tufano's Vernon Park Tap. Very good Italian food (know the owner) but accepts cash only....no credit cards. Will be open by 5, after the game.

We certainly have struggled this year and definitely deserve the disrespect that comes with our performance and RPI rating but are looking for fortunes to change soon..... There is danger, though, in looking past or over anyone on the schedule regardless of where we/you are. Been there/done that in a lot of sports at a lot of places.........

Safe travels to those visiting Saturday..................

Another UIC guy, here. Hate to single a college player out for his play but Humes has been a frustrating guy while at UIC. I'm certain he's a really nice guy and good student and I don't want to really rip him but he plays soft and has ever since he's been at UIC. He has the numbers (height) but simply isn't physical or an inside threat and won't shoot from distance, either......

I don't know if it's him or his confusion of what he's supposed to do offensively in Moore's offense but he has either been tremendously underutilized or just doesn't get what he's supposed to do. He should be shooting more because he's probably our best 3 guy, like Novak was at Marquette with Wade there.  But he doesn't. Why? Haven't a clue. A good foul shooter too but never gets to the line and certainly lacking in rebounding help.....

Everyone has become a spectator when Barlow has the ball.............. Humes included. Movement? What's that?? There's a few disappointed folks in Chicago these days. Glad the Jimmy Collins era ended but unhappy that the change hasn't improved basketball success....... The potential far outweighs the results, I'm afraid...................

This thread is correct. We are a flameout this year for sure and hoping the future's not doused, either.....