Being a full-time writer is hard work. Being a full-time lawyer is hard work. Being a full-time writer, a full-time lawyer and full-time parent is super duper triple hard work. But, David Ellis does it. more ›

With holiday shopping in full swing, Sheffield’s has an interesting event for anyone looking for gifts for bookish friends and family. Tomorrow the bar will host four local authors for a Books and Beer Holiday Shopping Night. Bestselling Chicago authors Marcus Sakey, Laura Caldwell, David Ellis, and Gillian Flynn will be signing their books as the bartenders get everyone drunken and merry. All purchases will be 10 percent off, and purchases of four or more books will be 20% off. more ›

Governor Rod Blagojevich's impeachment trial gets underway on Monday and things are, what else, a hot mess. So what's going on in the World of Blago as the trial approaches? more ›

Talk about awkward. Governor Rod Blagojevich will be in Springfield tomorrow to preside over the state senate to swear in new senators for the new legislative session. And the second item on the senate's agenda after swearing in the newbies? Finalizing rules for Blago's impeachment trial which begins January 26. So what kind of reception will the embattled governor receive. Illinois State Comptroller Dan Hynes said, "I would say that he would be lucky to just get silence as opposed to outright boos," and Rep. Susana Mendoza added, "I think he should just stay away." Ouch. We imagine it'll probably go something like this: more ›