As we all know by now, today is the 40th anniversary of Sesame Street. From the thousands of clips we could possibly choose, including a recent appearance by First Lady Michelle Obama, the side-splitting conversation between Elmo and Ricky Gervais, or even the heart-wrenching scene when Big Bird learns Mr. Hooper isn't coming back, we all know what you really want: Stevie F'n Wonder rocking out "Superstition" with the kids of Sesame Street (especially the kid at 4:12). more ›

We don't know about you, but it's friggin cold out there. Well, not for some of you. It seems as though places that are supposed to be cold are warm and places that are supposed to be warm are cold. Or maybe that's just us. Either way, we're freezing. Austinist said goodbye to their co-editor (sell-out) and played rumor monger on the SXSW lineup. And when dozens of dead birds littered downtown Austin, it's... more ›

There’s been some debate lately over the “Sesame Street Thug,” or “Mess-Wit-Me Street” T-shirt lines. The shirts have been causing controversy, primarily in the south suburbs. T-shirts sold at an Evergreen Park mall feature “Sesame Street” characters in less-than-wholesome depictions. Bert is nursing a 40-ounce beer in a paper bag, Ernie’s packing a semi-automatic, Big Bird is smoking joint and Oscar the Grouch, true to form, is flipping the bird. There are also shirts featuring... more ›

In a grand gesture that we hope will usher in the warn weather, Chicagoist has broken out the wire brush and gotten to work on one of our favorite spring-cleaning chores: scrubbing and prepping the grill. We live for those long summer evenings when we come home from work while there’s still daylight and crank up the radio to some fine jazz or the Cub’s game, pour a glass of wine/ pop open a beer, fire up the coals and get ready to enjoy the evening, and a fine dinner on the porch. Grilling is great, there’s no doubt about it. The flavor is incomparable and if you do it right, you can limit the amount of cleanup to a few bowls and plates. more ›