Joe Meno is an author who lives, loves and breathes Chicago. He published his first novel many moons ago after finishing his undergraduate degree from Columbia College Chicago. He’s since published quite a few many more novels, short stories, plays, fiction, and probably tons of other things. Chicagoist last chatted with Meno back in 2006, and after picking up his most recent book of short stories, Demons in the Spring we decided to check back in with him. more ›

We're just as guilty as the rest of you when it comes to living for the weekend. We have a habit of working hard for the pleasure of playing hard come Friday night. All routines get old after awhile and lately we've found ourselves venturing away from our desks and outside our living rooms on weeknights to partake in the shows that grace our favorite venues on the off evenings. Here's our picks for the week ahead in weeknights. more ›

It is 2004 and we are deep in the heart of the presidential campaign. On this particular evening candidates George W. Bush and John Kerry stand behind podiums, ready to face off in a debate being moderated by the NewsHour's Jim Lehrer. Lehrer is in the midst of his opening statement, about to ask the first question of the evening to Senator Kerry, when Bush makes his move. He stealthly approaches Lehrer, weilding a deadly weapon: a pillow. Will his assassination attempt prove successful? Will Lehrer or Kerry even notice? And where does Albert Camus fit in? more ›