Thank You, Chicago: $5,600 for Mercy Home and 65 Years Still Here

Sixty-five years on Division Street, and you showed up like it was opening night.

Anniversary Week had a little of everything: comedy, trivia, Whiskey Wednesday, a special Singles Night, a charity concert up at Mary Jo McGuire's, and the Main Anniversary Party on Saturday. Thank you to every regular, every first-timer, and every family that came back to the bar where their story started.

$5,600 for Mercy Home

Our 65th Anniversary Bourbon Raffle raised $5,600 for Mercy Home for Boys & Girls. Five tiers, from Blanton's Gold all the way up to a Woodford Reserve Baccarat Edition, drawn Saturday night right after Bobby addressed the crowd. Every ticket went to kids and families right here in Chicago, and we couldn't be prouder of what this crowd did.

Mercy Home has been part of the Butch's family for years, and our Christmas season supports them too. More on that soon.

The celebration isn't over

Sixty-five years only comes around once, so we're keeping it going. Our limited-edition anniversary tees are still available:

• Still Here Tee: cream, 65th Anniversary leprechaun on the chest, and the full 1961–2026 timeline on the back.
• Regulars Tee: for the people who don't need to explain why they're here.

And a 65th Anniversary hat is on the way. Keep an eye on our socials, because once these are gone, they're gone.

See you on Division Street. We're still here.