CHICAGO (WGN) — One of Chicago’s most legendary tavern owners, Sam Sianis, has died at the age of 91. Sianis was a familiar and jovial fixture at the Billy Goat tavern, which he took over from his ...

The longtime owner of the iconic Billy Goat Tavern has died, the restaurant said on social media Friday afternoon. Sam Sianis, 91, died peacefully Friday morning in his sleep, surrounded by family.

CHICAGO — There was a time, not so very long ago, when the most famous tavernkeeper in the history of this city could be found alone in the quiet, empty hours between last call and sunrise, placing ...

CHICAGO (WGN) — One of Chicago’s most famous tavern owners of all-time, Sam Sianis, has died at the age of 91. Walking into the original Billy Goat, located on lower Michigan Avenue downtown, is like ...