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While the politicians in Springfield keep fighting with each other over the impending deterioration of our ability to actually get around our city, Barack Obama was getting down with Oprah Winfrey (and raising big bucks) in California this weekend. 1500 people showed up at Oprah's estate in Montecito, Calif., on Saturday night to dine on mini-hamburgers, chicken tenders, and corn on the cob, to dance to the musical stylings of Stevie Wonder, and to give...

You know, all these food posts today made us hungry around the offices. If they've done the same for you, here's some reading material for you while you we ourselves a plate of something. Just the kind of publicity BP needs right now. The source of an oil leak that made its way to Munster, Indiana's storm sewers Monday night was one of BP's seeping, inactive pipes. In addition to jurors getting to view...

We are one of the few women left in Chicago – and, seemingly, America – that have not fallen under the mighty spell of Oprah Winfrey. Our coworker even snuck a pint-sized black & white TV into her office and watches it religiously; still we have not found ourselves in her thrall. We just can’t work up the enthusiasm for her superwoman, “Secret”-esque lifestyle. And what’s with all the ads in her magazine featuring thin, attractive white women? Mixed messages much?

Yesterday Oprah Winfrey spoke at a Women's Business Development Center luncheon at Navy Pier and the most interesting tidbit she divulged was that, early in her career, a news director suggested she change her name to … Susie. That's right. Susie Winfrey. However we might feel about her, we're glad that she's named Oprah. Because the name Susie just brings to mind that episode of "Seinfeld" where Elaine's officemate mistakenly calls her Susie. And of...

Look, Barack Obama knows that people are clamoring for him to run for president in 2008. We're sure that was evident the second he stepped off the podium after his goosebump-inducing 2004 Democratic Convention speech. But just in case the Big O (is it too early to make a nickname for him?) doesn't get it, one of his former Illinois senatorial opponents, Dan Hynes, held a press conference yesterday to beat the drum again. "We are a nation divided like at almost no other time in our history," Hynes said. "I believe Barack Obama can change this, that he, and he alone can restore the hope and optimism that has made this country great."

Chicagoist loves Oprah news. So with the Internet goin’ nuts about Big O’s latest announcement, we couldn’t resist an opportunity to join in the fun. Oprah is not gay. What? You never doubted Ms. Winfrey’s sexual orientation? You are fully aware that she has been in a committed relationship with Stedman for eons? Well, the Harpo head honcho felt the need to set the record straight, just in case we weren’t all convinced. Oprah told...

Ice Cube vs. Oprah. The ultimate Celebrity Death Match.