Chris Bourg
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Is Northwestern really 'Chicago's Big Ten team?'
For nearly the entirety of their existence, the Northwestern Wildcats have struggled with fan support due to the small number of students and alumni—as well as their... → Read More
Why Tampa Bay doesn't deserve a hockey team
Starting tonight, the Blackhawks will play in their third Stanley Cup final in six years when they take the ice against the Tampa Bay Lightning. If you're not familiar... → Read More
6 other courtesies that should be included in the new CTA campaign
The CTA has announced a new campaign to address common passenger complaints about various misbehaviors and faux pas that occur on public transit. On Wednesday morning,... → Read More
Candy shop creates prom dress made of Skittles wrappers for Lakeview High student
For high school girls across Chicago, the arrival of prom season means they have to make one very important decision: which dress they'll wear to the dance. While... → Read More
New Taco Bell in Wicker Park could serve alcohol
A new Taco Bell is opening up this summer in Wicker Park, diluting the selection of great taco joints that can be found in the neighborhood. What sets this particular... → Read More
Breaking down Dr. Kanye West's speech at SAIC
Most colleges and universities invite distinguished alumni, important public figures and other luminaries to speak to graduating students at their graduation ceremony.... → Read More
Left and center field bleachers open at Wrigley Field tonight
After a month of looking into a vacant outfield during games, the Cubs will finally open the left and center field bleachers for tonight's 7:05pm game against the... → Read More
9 reasons to own a dog in Chicago
You won’t just see human beings filling up the streets and walkways of Chicago. A lot of people will have their canine companions walking or running alongside them... → Read More
Cubs fans are petitioning for a virtual Harry Caray
Since 1998, the Cubs have honored the memory and legacy of Harry Caray by bringing in a celebrity to lead the Wrigley Field crowd in the singing of "Take Me Out... → Read More
Chipotle to begin delivering in Chicago — for a price
Good news, fellow gluttons. You no longer have to get your lazy selves up and leave your home in order to procure a Chipotle burrito. The popular Mexican chain announced... → Read More
A brief preview of the 2015 Bears schedule
The NFL released the full schedule for the 2015 football season on Tuesday night. Fans and sports media across Chicago are already discussing how the Bears will... → Read More
6 places to relocate the Michael Jordan statue
On Thursday, construction crews moved the body of the Michael Jordan statue from the east side of the United Center to an undisclosed location in order to prepare... → Read More
DraftServ automated beer machines coming to the United Center for the playoffs
In honor of the new Star Wars trailer being released on Thursday, here's a story about robots serving beer. The United Center will install two self-service beer... → Read More
A disgusting history of Rockit Burger's health code violations
The Chicago Department of Public Health temporarily shut down Rockit Burger Bar after an inspection last Tuesday where they found live rodents, mice droppings, and... → Read More
Ellen DeGeneres to film a reality dating show in Chicago
Single people in Chicago who are having difficulty finding love through traditional methods such as hitting on fellow CTA passengers or perusing Tinder will have... → Read More
A defense of O'Hare International Airport
On Tuedsay, Jalopnik published an article titled "Ten of the Most Garbage Airports in the World" and ranked Chicago's O'Hare International Airport as the third worst.... → Read More
7 reasons to be excited about being a Cubs fan in 2015
RECOMMENDED: 7 reasons to be excited about being a White Sox fan in 2015 After an offseason filled with player acquisitions, managerial changes and drama surrounding... → Read More
Other Cubs bets Chicagoans should put money on
According to ESPN, bettors in Las Vegas have put more money on the Cubs to win the 2015 World Series than any other team. This, of course, is a sensible investment... → Read More
New Cubs' pitcher John Lester purchases $3.8M house in Uptown
New Cubs pitcher Jon Lester, widely regarded as one of the best starting pitchers in baseball, played the role of closer earlier this month when he finalized a deal... → Read More
Other vigils that should be built in Chicago
@espn @ESPN1000 @SportsCenter There is now a vigil for Patrick Kane's clavicle. #Chicago pic.twitter.com/1wYVQFFDyL — Dan Marmaduke (@MarmadukeSports) March... → Read More