Blog Profile / Chicagoist
| URL : | http://chicagoist.com/ | |
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| Filed Under: | United States / Chicago | |
| Posts on Regator: | 35699 | |
| Posts / Week: | 132.2 | |
| Archived Since: | March 20, 2008 | |
Blog Post Archive
Morning Box Score: Cubs Slam Mets; Angels Beat Sox
Scott Feldman is pitching out of his mind for the Cubs while the White Sox were on the wrong side of a slugfest in Anaheim. [ more › ]
New Food Truck Tracking App Launches
TruckSpotting tracks the whereabouts of more than two dozen Chicago food trucks. [ more › ]
That's Not How You Spell Blackhawks
Fox Sports anchor Jaime Maggio captured this image of a closed captioning mistype that has us giggling like Peter Griffin. [ more › ]
Today's Weather: Summery
Today things get a bit more summery as the humidity kicks in. [ more › ]
Extra Extra: Karen Lewis Re-elected As Chicago Teachers Union President
Also, WBEZ fact checks what Chicago Public Schools has been claiming about their school closures plan. A must-read. [ more › ]
Afternoon Box Score: Red Wings Even Series
The Red Wings proved they're still a team to be reckoned with as they pulled even in their Western Conference semifinal series with Chicago. [ more › ]
In Pictures: Beer Under Glass And Half Acre Five
Chicago Craft Beer Week is well underway and two of the early showcase events were Beer Under Glass, the annual launch party at the Garfield Park Conservatory, and Half Acre Beer Company's belated fifth anniversary celebration. [ more › ]
Three Teens Charged With Raping 12-Year-Old Girl, Posting Video Of Rape To Facebook
Justin Applewhite and Scandale Fritz, both 16, and 15-year-old Kenneth Brown are being held on $900,000 bond each for aggravated criminal sexual assault in connection with the December 2012 incident. [ more › ]
Video: Kanye West Unveils New Song In Ridiculously Kanye-esque Fashion
Kanye West unveiled a brand new song, "New Slaves," in ridiculously Kanye-esque fashion: by projecting a video of the track across 66 buildings around the world, including on buildings across the greater Chicago area. [ more › ]
Around Town: Ghost Riders
Today's gallery is dedicated to the bicyclists who went before us and those still out on the streets. [ more › ]
Illinois Lottery Bounces More Checks
This is the second time in five months the Illinois Lottery has bounced checks to winners. In each instance, human error was the culprit. [ more › ]
It's Community Pet Day At Mozart Park
Community Pet Day takes place from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Mozart Park. [ more › ]
Today's Weather: Round And Round
We'll have to suffer through another round of picture perfect weather before the warm temps return. [ more › ]
Morning Box Score: Sale Has Angels' Number
For the second time in a week, Chris Sale dominated the Halos with a masterful pitching performance. [ more › ]
Extra Extra: Orange Line Service Suspended After Man Killed By Train
Service on the Orange Line was suspended between the Roosevelt and 35th Street Friday afternoon after a man was struck and killed by a train. [ more › ]
Music Video Of The Day: Marina And The Diamonds 'How To Be A Heartbreaker'
Marina and the Diamonds performs Monday, May 20 at the Riviera Theatre. [ more › ]
Medical Marijuana Bill Heads To Quinn's Desk After Senate Approval
The bill’s chief sponsor said the bill would provide relief for thousands of patients who want to use marijuana to treat the pain caused by their ailments, while also being one of the strictest medical marijuana programs in the country. [ more › ]
Afternoon Box Score: Mets Outlast Cubs
Matt Harvey continued to impress and Edwin Jackson's was unable to right his struggles as the Mets won the first of a three game series at Wrigley Field. [ more › ]
Chicagoist's Beer Of The Week: Tyranena's Scurvy IPA With Orange Peel
Tyranena Brewing Co.'s summer seasonal is back and it's just as delicious as ever. [ more › ]
Surfer Blood Quickens Their Pulse
Surfer Blood always seemed a bit slight to us. Nice, but slight. That changes with their new album Pythons. [ more › ]