We have some suggestions for which films should be shown at Wrigley Field if the city allows a Movie Night at the ballpark. more ›

Remember: There's no crying in baseball. more ›

Just because it's winter doesn't mean we can't enjoy outdoor movies, right? We may have snow on the ground and temperatures in the teens, but this is Chicago. If anyone can layer up and watch an film outdoors in December, it's us. Just maybe not the whole movie. more ›

If the Chicago Park District can find underwriting, we could see a revival of the Outdoor Movie Festival in Grant Park next summer. That's what Parks Department Superintendent Tim Mitchell said today during a discussion over the Park District's proposed budget for next year. more ›

• The autopsy on a Northwestern University student found dead this weekend in the University library was inconclusive. Meanwhile, the autopsy on the man who died during Bike The Drive died of natural causes.
• It looks like that oil spill in the Gulf will be continuing throughout the summer after BP's efforts to plug the hole failed.
• A nice mash-up mapping the locations and times for this year's Movies in the Parks screenings.

Yeah, we’re still pretty bummed that Grant Park is no longer featuring its well-loved Chicago Outdoor Film series this year, but fear not. The Chicago Park District is offering over 50 opportunities across Chicago to pull out your lawn chair, break out the wine and cheese, and watch the classics outdoors. more ›

As the end of summer draws near (sobbing) we asked some Chicagoist staffers what they would choose to do if they had to plan a date this weekend. Behold. more ›