Sports | Sports

The new Yankees? High-priced Yu Darvish joins Cubs and makes World Series expectations even bigger

The Cubs' latest big-money free-agent addition and perennial World Series expectations have shown they just might be the new Yankees — and that they're capable of having that kind of success.

The Cubs new prized free agent signing introduced to the Chicago media a day of ahead of pitchers and catchers reporting for Spring Training.

Sports | Sports

Cordell Broadus, son of Snoop Dogg, leaves UCLA football team

Broadus was a four-star recruit in the 2015 recruiting class.

Good, now I can go back to liking Snoop again.

Sports | Sports

The Cardinals are not the best team in baseball

The Cardinals have six more wins than expected.

The most honest thing to come out of Washington in years

Sports | Sports

Stone Cold Steve Austin: I've already had my 'last match' in WWE

Forget the rumors and hype, 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin said Monday he does not plan to return to the squared circle for one more blockbuster match.

Would really like to see one more match before its all said and done.

Sports | Sports

#TBT: Sammy Sosa, June 1998 - SweetSpot - ESPN

In June of 1998 Sammy Sosa hit 20 home runs on his way to 66 for the season.

Sammy was and still is my favorite Cub

Entertainment | Television

Mike Judge on ‘Silicon Valley,’ T.J. Miller’s Exit and How ‘Idiocracy’ Endures

When “Silicon Valley” returns for its fifth season on HBO on Sunday, the Pied Piper crew will be in charge, for a change, as well as a man down.

A Q&A with the genius Mike Judge

Entertainment | Television

WATCH: HBO releases full trailer for Will Ferrell documentary

HBO released the full trailer Monday of Will Ferrell's documentary where he played all nine positions for 10 different MLB teams - including the Cubs and White Sox - in one day during spring training.

Looking forward to seeing this

Entertainment | Television

‘Aqua Teen Hunger Force Forever’ Is the End of an Era, but Its Creators Didn't Want it to End | VICE | United States

We spoke to creators Dave Willis and Matt Maiellaro about our favorite surrealist anarchic animated show starring a meatball, a milkshake, and a box of fries.

Sad it has finally come to an end

Entertainment | Television

Jason Alexander finally revealed why this 'Seinfeld' character was killed off.

The actor told Howard Stern why the character of Susan, George Costanza's fiancée, had to die. Jason Alexander and Heidi Swedberg in Seinfeld. Their faces also represent how the actors felt working together. (via NBC) Seinfeld fans...

I always wanted to know why that happened

Entertainment | Television

Jimmy Kimmel Plans Rerun on Letterman's Last Night to Not 'Distract Viewers'

Classy move Mr. Kimmel

Entertainment | Movies

5 Things You May Not Know About 'Blues Brothers'

On the movie's 35th Anniversary, Aykroyd shares his favorite memories.

I knew none of these and I'm a huge fan

Entertainment | Movies

30 years ago Back to the Future used make up to aged up their actors, now check out how accurate they were!

Whoa, they nailed Crispin Glover!

Entertainment | Movies

‘Back to the Future’: Bob Gale answers burning question about third movie

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How about that?

Entertainment | Movies

30 Years Later We're Going Back to the Locations of Back to the Future

“We decided to call it Hill Valley, which was kind of an oxymoron that nobody ever really gets,” jokes Back to the Future’s co-creator and producer, Bob...

I've been to handful of these locations

Entertainment | Movies

How 'Back to the Future' Almost Didn't Get Made

For the movie's 30th anniversary, co-writer Bob Gale tells the story of production nightmares, and the classic that came to be.

Great Scott!

Humor | Humor

Having A Bad Day? Well, At Least It's Not Raining Shit In Your Office

Look upon the indoor poop storm of 2014, and tremble.

Hopefully no one was under it at the time and I can't even fathom the smell.

Music | Music

Mick Jagger spotted at Boystown bar, Shedd Aquarium

Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger was spotted across Chicago last week.

Music | Music

Guy Holds Sign At Foo Fighters Concert, ‘It’s My Birthday Can I Play Drums?’ Dave Grohl Brings Him On Stage To Play

Dave Grohl gave a Foo Fighters fan the best 18th birthday present ever!

How cool is this?

Music | Music

16 Years Ago: Red Hot Chili Peppers Issue 'Californication'

On June 8, 1999, Red Hot Chili Peppers revived their career and John Frusciante got a more positive second act with the 'Californication' album.

The album that started it all for me, dig it!

Music | Music

Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi's Widow Launch Blues Brothers Label

Blue Note Records will provide distribution for new

Long live the Blues Brothers

Music | Music

Anonymous Targets Kanye in Searing Video:

A video purportedly released by hacker group Anonymous targets Kanye West and wife Kim Kardashian with scathing criticisms.

I don't often say this, but I agree with these hackers.

History | History

The 57 Most Powerful Photos In United States History

As we approach the our Independence Day let's take a look at the moments that shaped the United States. Starting with the advent of photography around the time of the Civil War, up to current events, these are powerful, raw and unforgettable photogra

Some pretty cool photos from historical moments that defined this country.

History | History

D-day landings scenes in 1944 and now – interactive

Peter Macdiarmid has taken photographs of locations in France and England to match with archive images taken before, during and after the D-day landings

Pretty cool stuff

History | History

Elmont Memorial High School student accepted by all 8 Ivy League schools

High school senior Harold Ekeh was accepted to all 8 Ivy League universities. He's a science whiz who plays the drums and wants to cure Alzheimer's.

A positive thing for once

History | History

Silent Night: The Story of the World War I Christmas Truce of 1914

Exactly a century ago, the men in the trenches heard something unusual: singing

I loved reading about this in All Quiet on the Western Front.

Advice & Self-Help | Chicago

18 Secret Chicago Bars, and How to Get Into All of Them

Consider this your beginner's guide to every Chicago bar that's -- in some way (hidden entrance!) or another (no address!) -- secret.

Knock twice and ask for Vinny

Advice & Self-Help | Chicago

Goose Island Wrigleyville brewpub to reopen for baseball season

Just in time for Opening Day, Goose Island's Wrigleyville brewpub is going into extra innings.

YES! YES! YES! So happy my favorite watering hole is opening back up come opening night!

Advice & Self-Help | Chicago

The 10 Best Burritos In Chicago

Unwrap that tin foil, grab some napkins and dig in. Our staff has selected the cream of the crop and shared some of our favorite burritos in the city.

Because who doesn't love a good burrito? Commi's thats who.

Advice & Self-Help | Chicago

The New Goose Island Taproom | Guys Drinking Beer

The new Goose Island taproom is almost ready for prime time. Here's what to expect.

Perhaps this replace the void that Goose Island Wrigleyville has left

Advice & Self-Help | Chicago

The disappeared: Chicago police detain Americans at abuse-laden 'black site'

Exclusive: Secret interrogation facility reveals creeping aspects of war on terror in US city as accounts describe shackling and brutality without basic rights

Not huge into political issues, but this caught my eye since it's in my city. In the words of Harold from Person of Interest....Interesting.

Miscellaneous | Random

This Map Shows The Most Famous Fictional Character From Every U.S. State

The people over at Playboy decided to put together a map of the 50 states along with each character they believed to be the most famous.

I like most of these, although I might have gone with the Blues Brothers for IL