Heavy medal
Normally when the Blackhawks and Red Wings face off, the storyline is all about how much these teams hate each other. That's all well and good (bad?), but for once we thought we'd introduce some...
View ArticleGrammys 2014 RedEye-style preview
Like it or not, the Grammys arrive Jan. 26, meaning Taylor Swift may become a two-time Album of the Year winner and "Locked Out of Heaven" could be etched in awards-show lore forever. (Shudder.)While...
View ArticleChicago pup stars
Taser and Sharpie have gone from puppy mill to Puppy Bowl.Two Italian Greyhound pups saved by a Chicago-based rescue group will be making an appearance in Animal Planet's Puppy Bowl, the Super Bowl...
View ArticleNo-slip tips
It's time for the other March of the Penguins. Many a Chicagoan has been there--when the mad dash for the evening bus turns into slapstick comedy as commuters slip, slide and fall on the neverending...
View ArticleAdvice: The secret to meeting women
I'm a 21-year-old, straight male and lately every time I see a woman I'm remotely attracted to, I just feel sad. My last breakup was really bad and it took me a while to even think about dating. I...
View ArticleFightin' firefighter
MMA fighter Eddie Wineland is no stranger to the Second City. The northwest Indiana native does the majority of his training in the Chicago area and often makes that wonderful drive down the Skyway...
View ArticleFar from sheltered
People need to stop using the word "transformation" about Vanessa Hudgens' role in "Gimme Shelter."Sure, the actress is unrecognizable in the film, opening Jan. 24 and based on a true story of pregnant...
View Article'So much destruction'
Interstate 94 was reopened this morning after cranes and tow trucks worked through the night to untangle a crush of more than 40 semis and cars that collided in near blizzard conditions near Michigan...
View ArticleCandyality to stock beer Jelly Bellys
Jelly Belly, the gourmet jelly bean maker known for funky flavors such as buttered popcorn and strawberry cheesecake, has rolled out its latest: A beer-flavored bean called Draft.Local sweets shop...
View ArticleBrewery battle
A community meeting to a discuss proposed taproom in West Town drew an estimated 325 people to a historic building on Chicago Avenue on Thursday evening. With all of the chairs filled, people stood...
View ArticlePitchfork tickets on sale now
The Pitchfork Music Festival will be coming back to Union Park in Chicago on July 18-20. A press release from the site/blog/monolith has revealed the early bird ticket price: A sleek $110 for...
View ArticleTo-your-door eats
Sure, you survived the Polar Vortex, but that doesn't make leaving the warm cocoon of your apartment any easier. Lucky for you, dozens of restaurants have launched delivery service within the last...
View ArticleWeekend: Eat. Drink. Do.
EATHail to the Female ChefsAda St.1664 N. Ada St. 773-697-7069The restaurant-which boasts a female executive chef, sous chef, general manager and operations director-pays tribute during Chicago...
View ArticleGrammys preview
Like it or not, the Grammys arrive Jan. 26, meaning Taylor Swift may become a two-time Album of the Year winner and "Locked Out of Heaven" could be etched in awards-show lore forever. (Shudder.)While...
View ArticleSex in the name of science
If you want to help the world, please drop what you're doing and have sex with a scientist.Allow me to explain.Occasionally my editor will send me links to articles I might find interesting column...
View ArticleA night for 'Love'
At some point Macklemore and Ryan Lewis went from breakout independent rap stars to a duo it was uncool to like. Is it theoretically surprising to see them take down Kanye, Jay Z, Drake and Kendrick...
View ArticleSuper week for TV watchers
Super Bowl Sunday! If the Seahawks-Broncos game doesn't appeal to you, plenty of other options this week might. Here are TV picks for Jan. 27 to Feb. 2.Monday, Jan. 27The Following8 p.m. Monday, FoxJoe...
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