Franco's first 'Break'
Get past discussions of artistic intent, of the potential career benefits that the cast might have seen in making "Spring Breakers." What it really boiled down to is this: "None of us had ever...
View ArticleMeet pit bulls' new best friend
Former White Sox pitcher Mark Buehrle recently had to leave his beloved pit bull, Slater, behind when he was traded to Toronto due to Ontario's ban on the breed.Blackhawks winger Bryan Bickell's...
View ArticleJoy to the campus
Finals week at Northwestern University got a little less stressful this past weekend thanks to the school's Happiness Club, which brought dogs to the student center Saturday to give students a...
View ArticleWhich movie should we screen at Logan Theatre?
RedEye and Logan Theatre are teaming up in April to bring you a hell of a movie night, inspired by our Big-Screen Blind Spot series on redeyechicago.com. Tell us which of these classic movies you want...
View ArticleDoes drinking make you sharper?
Ever had a few beers and actually felt a little sharper?That wouldn't surprise UIC Psychology professor Jennifer Wiley.In a study published online last month inthe journal Consciousness and Cognition,...
View ArticleWeekend madness
EATHEALTHY INDIAN COOKING CLASSBombay Spice Grill450 N. Clark St. 312-477-7657Spice up your Saturday with chef Sunil Kumar, who demonstrates marinating techniques for chicken tikka and recipes for...
View ArticleLinkedin of fitness
"Being fit" is inherently difficult--that's the point of a workout. But if you're not already into it, getting started is the hardest part.The task of deciding "how to start" can make it even more...
View ArticleChicago's X-files
Opening a file cabinet at the Center for UFO Studies reveals manila folders marked with spine-tingling titles such as "Alien Luggage Report,""Project Moonwater" or "The CIA's role in UFO Studies."...
View ArticleChicago Chop Shop
Chicago Chop Shop, a combination butcher shop, restaurant and event space, is set to open in July in a 100-year-old Wicker Park warehouse. Located at 2033 W. North Ave., Chicago Chop Shop's...
View ArticleHere comes the Boom
Blackhawks left winger Daniel Carcillo has been enjoying checking both opposing players and his own teammates on the boards this season.On the ice, he's the team enforcer; protecting his line with such...
View ArticleGay marriage debate
Supreme Court justices signaled a reluctance on Tuesday to rule broadly on the fundamental right to marriage for gays and lesbians, suggesting a potentially anti-climactic outcome in the first of two...
View ArticleCTA and Mario
A map of Chicago' s "L" system just got a 16-bit upgrade.Comedian, blogger and video editor Robert Bacon followed up on his viral Super Mario Bros. 3 map Tuesday, releasing a Super Mario World version...
View ArticleCTA trimming bus service
Every few months, about the time the seasons change, the CTA shifts its bus and train schedules to meet changes in ridership demands. As it gets warmer, the agency typically adds more service, in part,...
View ArticleRed for wed
As the Supreme Court begins hearings into gay marriage, supporters are sending a message to Washington, D.C., by making a change to their Facebook profiles.A red and pink version of the Human Rights...
View ArticlePitchfork line-up
And with that, ladies and gentlemen, the Pitchfork 2013 lineup is complete.Today the festival announced that artists including M.I.A., Solange, Lil B, Low, Yo La Tengo and Toro Y Moi would join...
View ArticleVexing Ventra
The CTA announced Monday that two controversial fees are being dropped from the prepaid debit MasterCard account that customers can link up with the transit agency's new Ventra fare card starting this...
View ArticleBest. Day. Ever.
Mine eyes have seen the glory.On July 21, the Pitchfork Music Festival will host its third and final day with a lineup that some are (OK, I am) calling the best day of live music Chicago has ever seen....
View ArticleMore please
Root beer-A&W, Barq's, Mug, etc.-is really a misnomer. It's soda, made with carbonated water and sweeteners, and, as everyone knows, is totally appropriate to serve at a kid's birthday party. Not...
View ArticleThe Rose question
Waiting for Derrick Rose to come back to the basketball court is the ultimate test of patience for Bulls fans.The end of the 2012-13 regular season is almost here, and the closest anyone has gotten to...
View ArticleGay marriage change?
The U.S. Supreme Court seemed to be leaning on Wednesday toward striking down a law that denies federal benefits to legally married same-sex couples in a move that would reflect a shift in Americans'...
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