"This is like going all the way to Orlando, but then not getting to go to Disney World," said our date for the evening as he surveyed the menu at 24-hour Korean restaurant San Soo Gap San. Chicagoist's dining partner was referring, in this case, to the lack of vegetarian options on the menu. After a careful survey, we determined that there was not a single meat-free option. more ›

Good news for burgeoning disciples of Ted Nugent: you can shoot all the damn geese you want this season. more ›

Chicagoist always enjoys entering a bar or restaurant bathroom and discovering a urinal filled with ice (how many cubes can you melt!?), but actual urinal technology is something we rarely consider. All that changed this morning when we heard about city hall's new waterless urinals. more ›

Michael Phelps is home from Greece where he tied a record by winning 8 medals, set a world record, and broke 3 Olympic records. And after all that you'd think the guy'd want to take a break, but it turns out: not so much. Phelps, along with his gold-medal winning teammates Lenny Krayzelburg and Ian Crocker are going on tour to promote swimming among American kids. more ›