Chicagoist won't rehash the ol' "Two Seasons In Chicago" joke because it's tired and you all know it. There is some truth to it, of course, and if you're a regular driver on the city streets, as well as the surrounding expressways, construction is the bane of your existence. Hopefully, though, construction woes didn't cost any of you $3K in damage to your car as it did to West Dundee's Matt Wilkerson. In today's Getting... more ›

Chicagoist usually isn't in the business of dispensing personal anecdotes, but today is a slow local news day so we thought we'd regale you with our solution to a neighborhood dilemma. more ›

It’s a rare occurrence when the Sports and Arts and Entertainment departments of Chicagoist find their beats overlapping. But with the White Sox in the playoffs, there’s a sports tie-in to be found anywhere. more ›

MUST. PURCHASE. You're wondering what to get Chicagoist for Chrismukkah? Get us a lunchdate with Michael Sneed. Holy shit, that would rule so hard. more ›

We know a blog about Chicago weather wouldn’t exactly the most riveting site of all time ("It’s cold. Still cold. Cold again today. Rain." ), but this month is the 17th-wettest May in Chicago history! Good god damn, my soaked compadres. more ›