In case you missed it, there was an election yesterday. Chicagoist hopes you got out and voted. And after we rocked the vote, we rocked the Daily Bar & Grill at a special election night happy hour; you should have been there. That said, it was an exciting day: The Democrats have taken the House, but the Senate is still a toss-up. And yes, that means that Nancy Pelosi will be the new Speaker of... more ›

So far, the voting experiences of those in the Chicagoist offices range from easy as pie to frustrating as hell. more ›

There was quite a lively discussion yesterday afternoon in the Chicagoist offices. One we wanted to share with you, gentle reader, on this most special of days. As we were talking about the Illinois Bar Association's endorsements of judges to be retained, we got to talking about how weird it is to vote for them. Some of us felt that there shouldn't be judicial elections, arguing that the Constitution intended for the judiciary to be... more ›

A new movie theater opened in Cicero. Teenagers under 18 can't go in without a parent unless they take a class and get a "code of conduct" ID card. The Shedd Aquarium and local restaurants remind you to make smart seafood choices. Or else, you know, "the ocean called, they ran out of shrimp!" Bring back the alligator snapping turtle! Don't forget to join us tomorrow at Daily Bar and Grill in Lincoln Square... more ›

Here at the Chicagoist offices, we have an entire staff dedicated to gathering all the news and information about elections for you. In all of the craziness of this election season, we want to remind you that going out to vote is more than just a right, it's your civic responsibility. Selecting who will make all the big decisions that will affect your life for the next few years is really important. And if you... more ›