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By Samantha Abernethy in News on Nov 6, 2011 11:00PM


  • Whatever this animal is, it is wiser than most when it criticizes the Wicker Park hipster culture for having strange fiscal priorities. "You're not poor." [ANIMALS TALKING IN ALL CAPS]

  • "Theo Epstein Disgusted To Find Cubs Playing In Old Stadium With Weeds Growing All Over Walls" [The Onion]

  • Intelligentsia is one of America's coolest coffeehouses. [Travel and Leisure]

  • Comedy 101: How to make it in Chicago’s sketch, improv, lit, and stand-up scenes. [A.V. Club]

  • The NFL refuses to share footage showing all 22 players on the field because it is considered "proprietary NFL coaching information." [Wall Street Journal]