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Jake Takes a Hit

ah — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 09:28:40 PDT

As FoGB Annie said, "I've never seen the NYT take a Chicago retailer down like this."

New Reader

ah — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 09:18:52 PDT

It's been a looong time coming, but the Reader's website is finally (mostly) redesigned.

Weekend Forecast: Pitchfork

ash — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 08:53:49 PDT

In Transmission, we let you know which sets not to be caught standing in line for the Porta-Johns during this weekend's Pitchfork Music Festival. And, hey, if you're out at the fest, make sure to come by the Gapers Block table in the CHIRP Record Fair tent and say Howdy.

School Reform?

dcs — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:06:53 PDT

Historically, the South was the area with the highest test score differential between white and black students. Guess who is on the list now.

Hiding in Plain Sight

ah — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 23:29:48 PDT

My favorite webcomic, former GB film critic Gordon McAlpin's Multiplex, today features a stunning rendering of Andersonville's Calo Theater façade (now a Brown Elephant store).

Wow, That's Some Relief

ah — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:18:49 PDT

Thanks, Jewel!

Hyde Park Hogwarts

jd2 — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:28:20 PDT

The folks over at ApplyWise think the University of Chicago's Hyde Park campus, with its gargoyles, Gothic facades, and house system, provides the best Harry Potter experience. [via]

Drinkable Art

ah — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:54:11 PDT

When you put 19,000 bottles of Gatorade next to each other on a basketball court, they look just like Michael Jordon.

Kirk Makes It Official

ds4 — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:25:50 PDT

Republican Mark Kirk will announce his candidacy for the senate on Monday.

The Caged Tomato, Unleashed

ah — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:23:22 PDT

Ever wonder who designed the Hot Doug's logo? It was Caged Tomato, Bake and Destroy interviewed her recently about her influences, baked goods and more.

Rock Over London, Tower Over Chicago

ah — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:36:50 PDT

Via Christopher J. in the Fuel thread, behold Wesley Willis Tower. Awesome.

The Titans of the Gyro

shaz — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:11:19 PDT

Leave it to the NYTimes to remind us that the "Titans of the Gyro" are all Chicago-based!

Sears For One More Day

kg — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 08:48:08 PDT

Today is the last day the Sears Tower will officially be known as, well, the Sears Tower. Tomorrow it become the (ugh) Wilis Tower. We're toasting with a highball in its honor. Let us know what you think in Fuel.

Book Club: La Perdida by Jessica Abel

vcb — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 07:25:37 PDT

August brings us to Jessica Abel's graphic novel La Perdida, the story of a young woman whose innocence and willingness to trust others lands her in trouble while she's trying to find something to connect her to her roots in Mexico. Read the intro on the Book Club page now, then join us on Monday, August 10, at the Book Cellar to discuss it in person. New members are always welcome.

Getting a Seemingly Incorrect CTA Expiration Notice?

dcs — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 23:00:00 PDT

If so, you may not be alone. Approximately 3,500 Chicago Card Plus members had incorrect expiration dates listed online and need to contact the CTA for a replacement.