Illinois Senator Dick Durbin more ›

So the Cardinals won the Series. Yeah, yeah. The Cubs fans can't stand it, and the Sox fans are equally chagrined, what with just ruling the school last year and then not even making it the playoffs this year (insert sad foghorn noise here). more ›

This week, we bring you stories of several thefts, but only one leaves us thinking that the punishment may have been worth the crime, and the bragging rights that come along with it. Chicagoist’s motto has always been “go big or go home.” Well, actually, we’ve never said that in our lives, but if we were into stealing stuff, we think we might. Here’s to the dreamers – May you never cease to entertain us.... more ›

The days of keeping that big state university as a "safety school" while holding out for the Ivy League or that pretty campus on the beach (oooh, Pepperdine) may be over for Illinois students, at least in the short-term. more ›

Chicagoist has never accused Cubs fans of being of sound mind, but this clearly shows the level of delusion Cubs fans possess. Elgin-native Bill Holden is currently walking to Wrigley Field -- from Arizona! Now Chicagoist is all for a nice stroll over to Wrigley, when you live 10 blocks away like we do. But 2,100 miles? more ›