Chicagoist can't deny the influence of Oprah. Her book club books shoot to best-sellers, her favorite things become best-sellers, and her presidential candidates become best-sellers. Chicagoist is going to start an Oprah Watch so you'll know sooner than later who to vote for, which fridge to buy, and which book will make your book club cry. Wednesday, Oprah and her personal trainer Bob Greene, welcomed people who have lost 100 pounds or more with no... more ›

Everyone loves Bonnie Hunt, right? So much she should have her own talk show? A stroller is "a child's wheelchair?" WTF? This is why we sold our condo and refuse to go co-op. Today you can check out the Nature Center at night. You can see "raccoons, opossums, skunks, and even a flying squirrel." How about a talking moose? Remember how The Reader used to run BobWatch so you didn't have to read Bob... more ›

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... more ›