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If Chicagoist were going to rob a bank we'd probably just throw on a ski mask to disguise our identity. Or maybe a knee-high pantyhose sock, if we could find one around the house without too many runs. That's why we have never won the Creative Bank Robber of the Year award. Here's someone who may be in the running: The Harry Caray Bandit. more ›

No, the title of this post does not refer to some alternate casting for Brokeback Mountain. Whenever Chicagoist is looking for guidance on a political issue, we don’t bother turning to the media, researching government records, or forming our own opinions. Why should we waste our time on stuff like that when celebrities are around to do our thinking for us? Most recently, Kanye West taught us that George Bush hates black people. And... more ›

Whenever Chicagoist has dined at Improv Kitchen, we’ve always been reminded of the joke about the performer who must always face the inquiry: “Oh so you’re an actor! Which restaurant?” Here’s to Improv Kitchen for eliminating the middle man! Now who here’s from out of town? But seriously, folks: if we could just figure out how to make TV trays out of actual TVs then this idea would finally reach its zenith! All this makes... more ›