The Second City has always been known as a mecca of the blues, a place where many of the genre's legends made their fame. The career birthplace of instrumental musicians from Buddy Guy to Willie Dixon,...

Regina George was dead wrong; "fetch" happened. "Mean Girls" was released 10 years ago and the word Gretchen Weiners attempted to make cool in the film is here to stay.This month marks the 10-year anniversary...

March 31 might have been the start of a new quarter for some students, but for others it marked the end of an era. Television shows come and go, but while they are here, they can become a special part...

Spend this weekend with Robots, fine art and free fancy French cheeses, as Chicago once again has a ton of fun and low cost (if not free) events going on this weekend.ξRobot Block Party, Museum of Science...

Coming hot off the heels of racial controversy, CBS announced today via Twitter that Stephen Colbert will replace David Letterman as host of "The Late Show." Letterman announced his retirement last week,...

1. "Passing Out Pieces" - Mac DeMarco - A personal favorite from last year's Pitchfork, Mac DeMarco has come quite a way since I first started seeing his name pop up on Pitchfork's front page. The popular...

Like it or not, music festivals are no longer simply about the bands or the interaction of like-minded individuals appreciating music. The overwhelming growth in attendance and popularity over the past...

"Having been raised on a farm in Wisconsin, I know what real, organic produce should look and taste like," Dan Howard, manager of Lincoln Park restaurant Range, said. "Since I know the difference between...

"The Walking Dead" season finale was more hyped up than the walkers and might not have lived up to the expectations. It was slow, very predictable and it left fans wondering, "Why is the group still alive?"At...

As spring is beginning to thaw Chicago at last, so is its theater scene with an array of incredible productions. They are rapidly reinvigorating the city and providing entertainment for those who are new...

"How I Met Your Mother" ended its nine-season run last week following 23 episodes at the Farhampton Inn. While the show was often accused of overstaying its welcome, none of that criticism would match...

Mac DeMarco took the stage at the Empty Bottle in Chicago's Ukrainian Village Wednesday night, just one short day after the release of his highly anticipated album "Salad Days." DeMarco, along with his...