We're channeling the "Annoying Music Show" and Jim Nayder today, with a twofer. more ›

The mercury has cracked 50 degrees on consecutive days this week and that's had us thinking about Spring around here. We know, it's supposed to get cold again next week, but we can see the light at the end of the tunnel. It's time to start planning our summer excursions. Sure, Lollapalooza and the Pitchfork Music Fest made big headlines recently, but Ravinia's 2008 schedule was also released this week, meaning we can start incorporating trips to Highland Park into our plans. more ›

As discussed previously, former Chicago restaurateur and presumably current maker-of-sweet-love-down-by-the-fire Isaac Hayes left the cast of South Park in a blaze of self-righteous glory. more ›

It started with some cartoons. more ›

On Wednesday South Side Democratic U.S. Representative Jesse Jackson, Jr. (that's him on the right, with Isaac Hayes) made some hay out of the recent Chicago minority contract scandals, and pointed his finger in the direction of Mayor Richard M. Daley. It's largely thought that Jesse Junior wants to run for mayor in 2007, and these statements, as well as a few other rumbles from Jackson last year are all a preliminary to announcing his candidacy. more ›