From ivy just like the kind that grows on Wrigley Field to the irresistible bobble-ness of Ozzie Guillen, we've got you covered. Find great ideas for the most challenging Cubs, ... Read More

There are nine choices on our list of great things to do on Thanksgiving Day beyond turkey tasting. But one stands out among all others: Give to the Greater Chicago ... Read More

I spotted this monk parrot this morning on the south side of the Museum of Science and Industry. There were about eight of them hanging out and eating berries off ... Read More

The Chicago Tribune reports that President-Elect Barack Obama's news conference today announcing his financial team had sections for Cubs fan reporters and White Sox fan reporters. "The announcement ceremony at ... Read More

Sean Parnell, who runs a wonderful site the Chicago Bar Project, has dropped by to share his insight about the best watering holes in Chicago. What's great about the way ... Read More

With just a week until Thanksgiving Day, the holiday uber-crush is upon us. (Blow horn here.) Not to worry. The Internets do so much these days, you can practically ... Read More

When Boomer looked over the Readers' Choice Awards issued by Chicagoland Tails earlier this month, she was riveted. "Yup. Oh, yes. Totally agree with that one. Hmmmm. Oh yeah, I ... Read More

In the 1940s, developer Arthur Rubloff coined the term "The Magnificent Mile" to describe the then emerging commercial stretch of Michigan Avenue between Oak Street and Wacker. This Saturday the ... Read More

This is your friendly seasonal reminder that registration for some of the best and most affordable recreational programming in the city opens on Monday, December 1 at 9 a.m. The ... Read More

Pro wrestling star and former World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk (right) has earned the honor of Grand Marshal of Chicago's Thanksgiving Day Parade. You can head to State Street on ... Read More

Gay men of all stripes are being asked to participate in an online survey to help address persistent problems in the community. The Chicago Public Department of Health in cooperation ... Read More

Want to see your favorite celebs two-step and samba live and in person? Tickets for the "Dancing with the Stars - The Tour" go on sale this Saturday, November ... Read More

In response to harsh criticism about skyrocketing prices for the re-sale of Barack Obama's Inauguration Day tickets, E-Bay and StubHub have agreed to ban the sale of the swearing-in ceremony ... Read More

The American Indian Center's 55th Annual Powwow convenes this weekend at Chicago's UIC Pavilion. Native Americans will, of course, recognize the importance of this event, but if you are not ... Read More

If you were bummed to learn that the Chicago Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Daley Plaza has been moved to the week following Thanksgiving (rather than the day after), ... Read More

If you're one of those incredible people who likes to swim, bike and run all in a row very far without complaining or dropping to the pavement in a whiny ... Read More

If you are looking for a way to honor our fellow citizens serving us around the world this Veteran's Day weekend, you might want to try a trip to the ... Read More

The City of Chicago announced that the unseasonably warm weather will push back the opening of the Millennium Park Ice Skating Rink by a week. The new opening date is ... Read More

I just got this news and need to leave my computer, but I wanted to let you know. Check this out. There are 84 photos of the Obamas on Election ... Read More

The enormity of Barack Obama's win is still sinking in this Friday morning here in Chicago. After an exhausting campaign, the President-Elect returned to his south side home for a ... Read More

we are the city of Barack Obama." --Jerry Kellman, on 848 this morning. Kellman was the man who hired Barack Obama twenty years ago to be a community organizer on Chicago's ... Read More

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As the extraordinary arc of Barack Obama's journey merged with our nation's last night, here are some of my thoughts on what it means for Chicago. Chicago has been ascending for ... Read More

Of course, this is all very new, but here's what we know so far about the inauguration of our home town guy, the 44th President of the United States, Barack ... Read More

"I will never forget that in no other country on Earth is my story even possible." -- Barack Obama

As we await election results and watch our state give its electoral votes decisively to Barack Obama, it's really amazing to look back at the journey to this point. The photos ... Read More

Early voting ended on Thursday in Illinois, so now you need to show up at the polls on Tuesday, November 4 to make your voice heard. Illinois polls will be ... Read More

Chicago Journal reports that the city has a loud and clear message to all those who are thinking about coming downtown for the Obama Election Night Rally: "if you don't ... Read More