Robert Feder

Jul. 14, 2010

Don't look now, but WGN is shuffling the deck -- again

Jul. 14, 2010

In another move that's certain to confuse and alienate listeners, Tribune Co.-owned news/talk WGN-AM (720) just shook up its daytime programming lineup again.

John Williams

Under the new arrangement, Greg Jarrett will lose 30 minutes from his morning show, and John Williams (who, by one count, has occupied five different time slots in the last 19 months) will move yet again -- this time from middays to early afternoons.‚ It's hardly a vote of confidence in Jarrett, whose audience shares decline steadily from the moment he signs on at 5 a.m.

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Mission Amy KR

Jul. 14, 2010

Would you like a little push?

Jul. 14, 2010

This is a true story.

I was at a water park with my kids.  I found myself at the top of one of those insane drop slides you shoot out of at like a bazillion miles per hour. I was scared out of my mind.  Out. Of. My. Mind.  But then it became: I have to do this.

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Lee Bey

Jul. 14, 2010

The star pupil: The Eye opens on State Street

Jul. 14, 2010


(photo by Lee Bey)

The three-story steel reinforced fiberglass eye sculpture--called, appropriately enough, "Eye"--debuted this week at downtown's Pritzker Park.

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Steve Dolinsky

Jul. 14, 2010

Happy Birthday, Homer: 75 years of ice cream in Wilmette

Jul. 14, 2010

 

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Jim DeRogatis

Jul. 14, 2010

Album review: Scissor Sisters, "Night Work"

Jul. 14, 2010

Scissor Sisters, "Night Work" (Universal) Rating: 2/4

 

Part performance-art project, part burlesque troupe, and part musical homage to the underrated artistry of the disco era, New York’s provocatively named Sister Sisters transcended the potentially schticky sum of those parts on their first, self-titled album in 2004, thanks to the sheer exuberance of vocalists Jake Shears and Ana Matronic, the playful invention of multi-instrumentalist/synth wizard Babydaddy, and the inspired move of remaking Pink Floyd’s “Comfortably Numb” in the style of the “Saturday Night Fever” Bee Gees.

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Robert Feder

Jul. 14, 2010

Fox shocker: Davlantes & McPherrin to host mornings?

Jul. 14, 2010

Anna Davlantes and Corey McPherrin

Now that Bob Sirott has signed on as the star anchor of WFLD-Channel 32's soon-to-be-revamped 9 p.m. newscast, bosses of the Fox-owned station are turning their attention to remaking their morning show.

And if general manager Mike Renda and news director Carol Fowler have their way, sources said, the new hosts of "Good Day Chicago" are already onboard as two of the station's most high-profile and likeable personalities.

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Steve Dolinsky

Jul. 13, 2010

Chicago Gourmet getting set for round 3

Jul. 13, 2010


Chicago Gourmet 2009

For the third year in a row, foodies will descend on Millennium Park September 25th and 26th for "Chicago Gourmet," an extravaganza expected to attract our city's greatest food and wine talents. The Illinois Restaurant Association made the announcement earlier today to kick-off the promotion of the event, which will draw more than 100 chefs from not only Chicago, but the entire country.

Last year's event had about 8,000 attendees, and with the addition of Bon Appetit Magazine as a key sponsor, organizers are hoping for an even greater turnout this year.

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Mission Amy KR

Jul. 13, 2010

#25a Rainbow pots of gold: doubled!

Jul. 13, 2010

We found so many great pots (note: anagram for "posts!") of gold at the end of the Rainbow Mission a couple weeks ago. Some of things you wished for: magic seeds that can stop oil spills; wings that let us explore the world; trees to stretch a hammock between; colorful things; tasty things; good smelling things; time.

When I wish for more time, it is because I am suddenly caught in a moment that is, well, beautiful--like walking along the lake in Chicago and eating a coconut popsicle. Reading your comments was one of those moments. May you all find your wished-upon pot of gold. To increase the chances of making that happen, I recommend you do a rain dance, followed by viewing this incredible video and song called Double Rainbow!

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