We used to run a series called "The Friday Flashback." Figured now is as good a time to resurrect that, 'cause it was a lot of fun to write. Today, we're going back a decade to a time when Michael Jordan had only retired twice, Sammy Sosa was beloved, fiberglass cows were on parade throughout the city, Brian Urlacher was a wide-eyed young linebacker who could form complete sentences, Miegs Field still existed and parking meters were owned by the city. more ›

Chicago Mag food critic Jeff Ruby sent us an e-mail linking to a song and video he made summing up the life of a lonely food critic, with a scene-stealing role by his kid, rocking a Clash t-shirt. more ›