Ride the rails to suburban fun
The suburbs of Chicago are like people: Each one has a unique personality with its own appeal and claim to fame. The problem is that (many) city-dwellers balk at the...
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Departures are no obstacle for Emmys
For some viewers, the end of a television show is like a bad break-up. You become heavily invested in the lives and feelings of the characters on "your show" and...
Who will become a new ‘American Idol’ judge?
The pressure to find new "American Idol" judges is more intense than Elena Kagan's last confirmation hearing. With the surprise announcement Thursday night that Ellen DeGeneres is leaving "American Idol"...
Writers, others to participate in 25th Bughouse debates
In the shadow of the Newberry Library, between Clark and Dearborn streets, lies Washington Square Park or, as it is more popularly known, Bughouse Square. On Saturday, the 25th Bughouse...
Writers, others to participate in 25th Bughouse debates
In the shadow of the Newberry Library, between Clark and Dearborn streets, lies Washington Square Park or, as it is more popularly known, Bughouse Square. On Saturday, the 25th Bughouse...
What’s going on with other Chicago chefs from reality TV?
Chicago has a healthy track record on culinary competition shows. Here are some notable reality show favorites and what they are up to now. Chef: Brenda and Mary Maher, aka...
What’s going on with other Chicago chefs from reality TV?
Chicago has a healthy track record on culinary competition shows. Here are some notable reality show favorites and what they are up to now. Chef: Brenda and Mary Maher, aka...
Fun facts about Legos
Lego events in pop culture 1958: The toy brick we know today is patented 1978: The Lego playthings sets come out, forever separating builders of castle, space and pirate displays....