Chicagoist is a big believer in human rights. In fact, we think us humans should have more rights. For one, every living soul should have the right to visit Wisconsin Dells at least once and bask in its wonderful tackiness. Two, everyone should have the right to walk on a sidewalk without falling through giant holes. We're frivolous like that. Lastly, one should be able to go through life without looking like a celebrity because, really, what kind of life could that possibly be? more ›

Now and then some national columnist flies through Chicago on their way to the West Coast to sample a bit of the local "flavor" and to mix in some non-Beltway stories into their repertoire. Last Sunday George Will brought us his view from 50,000 feet, and the resulting fluff piece on Governor Milorad "Rod" Blagojevich has been causing buzz among Illinois politicos ever since. more ›