Entertainment | Entertainment

Richard Roundtree, iconic star of ‘Shaft,’ dead at 81

The “Shaft” star was a pioneer for other black filmmakers and performers.

Entertainment | Entertainment

Terry Bradshaw Show 'The Bradshaw Bunch' Canceled Due to Former NFL Star's Health

Terry Bradshaw's reality television show, "The Bradshaw Bunch," will not air Season 3 because of previous health concerns.

Entertainment | Entertainment

Happy 60th birthday, James Bond: Ranking every 007 film, from Dr. No to No Time To Die

Daniel Craig, Sean Connery, Roger Moore, Pierce Brosnan, Timothy Dalton, and George Lazenby delivered plenty of gems, but not every mission was a masterpiece

Entertainment | Entertainment

The Best Movies of 2022 (So Far)

There are already a bunch of good movies that have been released this year. Here are our absolute favorites from 2022 so far.

Entertainment | Entertainment

‘This Is Spinal Tap’ Sequel Set With Rob Reiner Returning

Stars Michael McKean, Christopher Guest and Harry Shearer will also return.

Food & Drink | Food & Drink

Kansas City Residents Can Get Barbecue From a Vending Machine | Mental Floss

Jones Bar-B-Q in Kansas City, Kansas, is expanding their availability of smoked meats by stuffing them into a vending machine to enjoy during pandemic or less-than-sober hours.

I want one in Chicago.

Food & Drink | Food & Drink

The Hottest Restaurants in Chicago Right Now, November 2019

More often than not, tipsters, readers, friends, and family of Eater have one question: Where should one eat right now? While the Eater 38 is a crucial resource covering old standbys and...

Food & Drink | Food & Drink

Where to Eat Brunch in Chicago Right Now, August 2019

Behold, the 20 hottest brunch restaurants in Chicago

Food & Drink | Food & Drink

An Eater's Guide to Chicago - Eater Chicago

Unofficial, highly opinionated information about the Windy City

Food & Drink | Food & Drink

Twenty new(ish) Chicago restaurants that prove the party ain’t over | Restaurant Review | Chicago Reader

Don’t listen to nobody nobody sent. 2018 was a good year.

Sports | Sports

Legendary outfielder Willie Mays, 'Say Hey Kid,' dies at 93

Willie Mays, the "Say Hey Kid" who left an indelible mark on baseball, with his name a constant throughout the sport's hallowed record book, died Tuesday. He was 93.

Sports | Sports

Brown, White lead Celtics' 3-point onslaught, powering Boston to 120-95 Game 1 win over Cavaliers

Boston took control early and led the rest of the way, winning by 25.

Sports | Sports

3 Phillies to blame for lifeless NLCS Game 3 defeat

The D-Backs are making this a series, after all. The Phillies lost Game 3 of the NLCS, and here are the players to point the finger at.

Sports | Sports

Drivers react to Chicago street course: 'It's so wild. It's almost surreal'

NASCAR officially hit the streets of Chicago for the first time Saturday. Here's what drivers said after running some laps.

I love NASCAR!

Sports | Sports

Behind Kyle Hendricks, Cubs get past Rays again

Kyle Hendricks allowed one run over five innings in his second 2023 start and Mike Tauchman's tiebreaking RBI single in the sixth made the Tampa Bay Rays pay for some shoddy defense, sending the host Chicago Cubs to a 2-1 victory on Tuesday night

News | News

Dick Butkus, legendary Chicago Bears linebacker, dies at 80

Dick Butkus, the legendary Chicago Bears linebacker, has died, his family said in a statement to ESPN. He was 80.

News | News

Police halted Twitter HQ sign removal in San Francisco during Elon Musk's 'X' rebrand

Workers managed to remove all but a few letters from the signage.

News | News

Chicago: Officers Working Weeks Without Breaks Blast Lightfoot For Claiming Cops Have An 'Incredible' Amount Of Time Off

Two married police officers said they had to have relatives come to town to watch their children because they haven't had a day off in three weeks.

She’s such a liar.

News | News

Millennium Park Gets Metal Detectors, Security Checkpoints As New Curfew For Teens Begins

Visitors at Millennium Park said they weren't fazed by the added security measures. But some Chicagoans online called the move an "embarrassment" for the city.

News | News

Chicago Mask, Vaccine Card Mandates Could Be Gone 'Quite Soon' As Omicron Cases Drop, Top Doc Says

At Chicago's Omicron peak, it was seeing about 10,000 new cases per day of COVID-19 — now, it's reporting 1,037 cases per day.

Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Chicago

Has the March chill sufficiently seeped into your bones yet? The absolute coziest things to do in Chicago

Warm fireplaces, steaming mugs, sweaty dance parties and more great ways to beat the cold and remain cozy in Chicago.

Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Chicago

Things to do in Chicago this weekend: The Rickmobile pop-up, French bulldog ‘pawty,’ Nick Offerman, Wine Fest on the Beach

Things to do in Chicago this weekend include The Rickmobile pop-up event, a French bulldog ‘pawty,’ Nick Offerman, Wine Fest on the Beach and more.

Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Chicago

The Best Things to Do in the Fall in Chicago!

Explore the best things to do in the fall in Chicago, including apple picking, pumpkin patches, corn mazes and Halloween.

Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Chicago

The 24 best Chicago beaches

Play volleyball, catch a tan and splash in Lake Michigan all summer long at the best Chicago beaches

Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Chicago

Learning to love Chicago with your ears | Music Feature | Chicago Reader

The Midwest Society for Acoustic Ecology believes engagement with the sonic environment can help build more sustainable communities—and it’s demonstrating with a soundwalk in the Chicago Pedway.

Music | Chicago Music Scene

Why won’t City Hall fight for Chicago’s homegrown music scene? | Music Feature | Chicago Reader

The Chicago Independent Venue League shouldn’t have to push back against the Live Nation handouts in the Lincoln Yards development—but the city doesn’t protect its own treasures.

Music | Chicago Music Scene

The Pitchfork Music Festival announces its second wave of acts for 2018 | Bleader

Reader intern Rachel Yang returns to the Violet Hour to see who will join the 14 previously announced performers at this summer's Pitchfork Music Festival.

Visual Arts | Art In Chicago!

Arts in the Loop have a $2 billion impact, Chicago Loop Alliance study finds | Bleader

A new study says Chicago's Loop Arts District generates $2.2 billion in economic impact annually. But remember, it's also a marketing piece.

Miscellaneous | Chicagoey Stuff

Why are giant ketchup dispensers all over Chicago?

Heinz declares war on the city's anti-ketchup crowd by putting dispensers outside The Weiners Circle and Navy Pier.

Miscellaneous | Chicagoey Stuff

Watch The Oldest Footage of Chicago on Film

Yestervid compiles silent film footage of the Windy City dating back to 1896.

Miscellaneous | Chicagoey Stuff

The Pitchfork Music Festival 2023 lineup is here

The annual summer music festival will return to Union Park in July with headliners The Smile, Big Thief and Bon Iver.

Miscellaneous | Chicagoey Stuff

The best rooftop bars for winter drinks in Chicago

Our city has plenty of options for a great drink with a great view — even when it's cold out.

Miscellaneous | Chicagoey Stuff

Unique Things to Do in Chicago, Illinois

If you're looking for unique experiences in Chicago this article is for you! Quirky things to do, unique places to visit, and more.

Style & Fashion | Style

It’s official – everyone is wearing ties again | GQ

GQ explains why ties are back in vogue and you should be wearing one. Here's how to jump on the trend.

Style & Fashion | Style

Time for adults to ditch the baseball cap? A great debate begins - Chicago Tribune

Is wearing a baseball cap as an adult immature? A sportswriter reassesses his passion for comfortable-fitting headwear.

I'm keeping mine!

News | News

Chicago ousts embattled Mayor Lori Lightfoot, as race heads to runoff without her

Democratic Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot was booted by voters during her bid for re-election as the heated race moves to a runoff in April.

She was the worst, most corrupt, mayor in recent history. I never voted for her. I’m happy she’s gone.

News | News

Chicago’s Mask, Vaccine Card Mandates Will End Feb. 28

The city is ending its mandates early to line up with Illinois' end to its statewide mask requirement.

News | News

Chicago woman reports being carjacked just days after getting car back from previous carjacking

A Chicago woman who reported being carjacked on Saturday night had just gotten her car back after she was carjacked three days earlier, according to a local report.

News | News

Man found living in Chicago airport for three months 'due to fear of Covid'

Aditya Singh allegedly stayed in secure area of O’Hare international airport after becoming too afraid to return home to California

News | News

Lori Lightfoot defends ban on protesters on her block, citing her right to safety

Mayor Lori Lightfoot defended the Chicago Police Department banning protesters from the block that she lives, citing her right to safety.

I didn't vote for her.

Business & Finance | Business

Barstool Sports Founder Dave Portnoy Bought The Site Back For $1

The Barstool Sports founder had sold the site for $550M over the course of two transactions, the latter of which just closed in February.

History | History

15 Unexpected Military Operation Codenames

Though there’s rarely a (public) explanation of why these weird codenames were assigned, that doesn’t make them any less amusing.