The United States isn't the only country that is having federal elections this year. In March a by-election will be held in Toronto's Toronto Centre Riding. And our sister site, Torontoist has been posting a semi-regular column by their Environment Editor, Chris Tindal, who is running for parliament as the Green Party candidate. more ›

Maybe it's the old-timey atmosphere, the popcorn that's always fresh or the fact that it's locally-owned: the Music Box is just an awesome place to see a movie among friends. And if you and your friends are die-hard LOTR fans or Buffyheads, then the Music Box is definitely the place to be. If you don't know what LOTR stands for or what a Buffyhead is, you can probably just skip the rest of this post.... more ›

On January 26th, 2005, Rep. Larry McKeon, D-Chicago, introduced a bill to the Illinois House that would permit the use and possession of marijuana for registered individuals diagnosed with a "debilitating medical condition" by a physician. ">The Medical Cannabis Act would amend Illinois' current Cannabis Control Act that sets penalties for the sale, use and possession of Mary Jane. Under Section 11, the Cannabis Control Act allows for the creation of a state-sanctioned medicinal marijuana... more ›

Starbucks is entering the world of high-end hot chocolate, haute chocolate, if you will, with the introduction of their new Chantico drink. This new addition to the Starbucks menu both thrills and frightens Chicagoist. more ›

Which seems like it would be an easy game, if not very fun. But what about when the bean is 66 feet long and 33 feet tall and weighs 110 tons? That's when you build a tent around it and pretend that you didn't rush the unveiling before it was ever finished. more ›

Every year Chicago Magazine chooses a handful of people who they believe have made our city a better place. This year they've chosen 6 people to honor as Chicagoans of the Year: more ›

Just like all of our grandfathers, the Shedd Aquarium says their "Granddad" just does his thing. He hangs out at the bottom of his freshwater tank chain-smoking cigarettes and bitching about dinner. Oh wait. .. just kidding. Granddad is a 80-something year old Australian lungfish. more ›

ATA's not the only one with money problems .. the latest news in the CTA Saga is that they're threatening to lay off about 1,000 workers if they don't get the money they need by the beginning of the year. more ›