shameshameboy

I agree that Koran burning -- real or merely threatened -- is a pathetic form of ill-defined protest, but I take issue with the notion that it harms relations with moderate Muslims. The implication is...

For the record, Quigley replaced Rahm in the 5th district, not the 2nd....

It's an interesting observation that makes the event both more compelling and more absurd. "Which millionaire shall be a proxy for your populist rage?"...

Big ups to Caffe Rom [sic] on Franklin & Monroe for outstanding espresso drinks and tasty sandwiches....

New slogan: You can't beat Big Willie on Wacker....

*want*...

Absolutely. It's the Chicagoan's prerogative -- nay, obligation -- to complain about the city, but woe betide the outsider who avers a similar sentiment, no matter how benign. Seriously. We don't n...

Why is it important. Again, in the 1960's if the mother was a citizen and the father not, the mother had to live in the US for 5 years past her 14th birthday. From Section 1401g of the US Code: "The ...

Brunswick used to have a factory right across Huron where some pricey townhouses now stand. The building -- which had long since been converted into art galleries, studios, etc. -- burned down about ...

Agreed...Provenance is wonderful. But you've raised another question: What are the two coffee shops? The Grind and Cafeneo, perhaps?...

The problem is that his other hand ISN'T up her dress; it's down his rented pants. Onanism is abhorrent in the eyes of a vengeful God....

Look carefully: You'll only see three hands. Disgusting....

The trade-off is that the city and close-in suburbs will finally get some of the relief they desperately need after having been strangled by train traffic for years. In addition, the ability to bypas...

@ mepps An immigrant is a person who moves to a country with the intention of taking up permanent residence. In the US, there are legal channels for this activity; those who choose to bypass those c...

I don't endorse capital punishment, but it is a pretty effective means for ensuring a convicted murderer doesn't kill again. Torture, on the other hand, is just likely to beget more torture -- possib...