Okay, so maybe we're a little late on the draw with this, as most of you have probably already eaten breakfast. But there's room for donuts, right? Today is National Donut Day and you can get yourself a free donut at any Dunkin Donuts location with the purchase of any beverage (here's a list of Dunkin locations across the city even though you probably already have the closest one to you memorized). Krispy Kreme is also getting in on the action [PDF] with free donuts - no strings/purchases attached - but Elk Grove and Midlothian are the only area Krispy Kremes participating. more ›

Winston-Salem, N.C., may have given their name to a couple of brands of cigarettes on the shelves today, but it's not their tobacco products we love most. It's their doughnuts. more ›

The major stories this week are the opening of Crust, the continuing saga of David Hammond, bug eater, and how — if Hammond decides to head to Beverly in the near future — he might have a Tippi Hedren moment fighting with the seagulls who've been dining al fresco on cicadas. There are still plenty of events happening in the next seven days. Here are a few of note. - This weekend would be a... more ›

We hope you took into account the egregious use of exclamation points we are willing to use when it comes to Krispy Kreme trying to remake their product to be healthier because, well, we can't help but point out that they are doughnuts. more ›

Aurora is sending some of its city inspectors on the job on bike. Hell yeah. more ›

Holy shit. Man. Chicagoist dropped the ball, people. We totally forgot to tell you that today was National Doughnut Day and that if you move your ass you can stop on over to any Krispy Kreme and get yourself a free doughnut. That's right: FREE DOUGHNUT. Of your choosing, which apparently is the big thing. Thanks, Fred!! So while it's the afternoon, and this would have been helpful earlier today, anytime is a good... more ›

After a rainy, rotten week, Chicagoist is counting down the minutes to the weekend. All that junk about "cellar door" being the most beautiful phrase in the English language? Buh-buh-buh-bullshit. Try "it's Friday." Or "my treat." Or "open bar." Really anything that involves a) not working and b) recreation. To the Batcave! Um, check that, to…the newspaper listings! more ›