This week, Phillyist saw the waters of a landmark fountain run red for a Showtime marketing stunt, the Phils pull ahead, and some serious nostalgia. They also got a chance to review an awesome tribute album, reminded folks to see the King and appreciated their beautiful skyline. Chicagoist knows what it's like to like the Cubs. But naming your kid Wrigley Fields? At least they can breathe a little easier now that Grossman's out... more ›

If we were one of the poor souls to pay a couple hundred bucks for a ticket to last night's Amy Winehouse show, we imagine we would be pretty fucking pissed off right now. It's never a good sign when a performer's pre-show prep includes stumbling in the street in search of non-existent paparazzi, dinner at Subway, and a trip to Walgreens for sweets (that you will later use to pad your set as giveaways... more ›

Tonight, Roger Ebert will make a public appearance at the opening of his annual Overlooked Film Festival. It's the ninth annual, and it's held at the University of Illinois at Urbana. Roger wrote a really great piece yesterday about his recent surgeries and his illness as it concerned his attendance at the festival. Cancer of the salivary gland spread to his right lower jaw, and a segment of his jaw was removed. He had two... more ›

When Chicagoist headed to The Red Lion Pub (located at 2446 N. Lincoln, off of the Fullerton red line stop) for a midweek meal, we didn't expect to get a helping of confusion along with our pints. Yet after a dinner that included many pub favorites, we were left feeling like the only thing we knew was that we didn't know a thing. Though we finished our meals, we felt unimpressed and let down by... more ›

We’ve got another giveaway today in conjunction with The Futureheads acoustic show this Friday the 10th at the Hard Rock Hotel bar presented by MSN/Swatch Paparazzi. You can pick up a free ticket to this performance by stopping in at the Swatch store at North Bridge. If you’re out in the ‘burbs you can also stop by their stores at Oak Brook Center or the Westfield Stores at Old Orchard. Tickets are also still available... more ›