Jimmy Kimmel challenged parents to spread holiday cheer throughout the land. And they did. more ›

All the crazies might have finished their holiday shopping on Black Friday, but we’re just getting warmed up. Funny that our 2009 Gift Guide mentioned economic “recovery” and scraping the bottom of our piggy banks; it’s much of the same story this year. But let’s still get in the holiday spirit and blow what’s left of our paychecks on our friends and family. Here are some ideas that can help you do that. more ›

Today is one heck of a big day: the City of Chicago's 173rd birthday! We've been so busy lately we almost forgot but thankfully Facebook reminded us of the big day. Our pals at Gapers Block have a terrific recap of some special birthday deals surrounding the City's big 1-7-3. But we got thinking here in the Chicagoist office: what would we get the City for it's birthday? You know the kind of gift: the kind that the recipient will be happy to receive but you get to enjoy as well. Like when you buy your wife a 42-inch HDTV for your anniversary. It's quite a list, so check it out after the jump and be sure to add your own gifts for the City. more ›

It's the most wonderful time of the year. Time to buy presents! Which means it's time for Chicagoist's annual gift guide. Even in 2009, with our economy still in, er, "recovery," we're still sweeping up pennies and breaking open the piggy banks to get our friends and families some great gifts, many of them with - of course - a Chicago theme. more ›

Today is President Barack Obama's 48th birthday (that is, if you believe that birth certificate). We know the man has everything he could probably want, but we put our heads together and came up with a list of other things we thought he could use. more ›

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