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Chicago's cultural tastemakers share the stories they've been following this week, and how they think they'll play out.

Emmy nominations were released this morning; Nina Metz pointed out that the bounty was particularly fruitful for Chicago comedy stars.

Today on the 3@3, RedEye Chicago Columnist Ernest Wilkins and Chicago Tribune Reporter Nina Metz talk with host Steve Edwards about the topics and themes of the day.Which include:Steve Edwards: Today is tax day and that means events, protests and political posturing dominate the hea

Considering the hubbub over The Onion’s impending move to Chicago, you would have thought that it was the New York Times announcing it wouldn’t be publishing in New York anymore. Eight Forty-Eight talks with Charna Halpern of iO, Kelly Leonard of Second City and Nina Metz from the Chicago Tribune about whether Chicago can make it in comedy.

Listen to this conversation  When it comes to having a burgeoning television industry, sometimes it feels like Chicago's on a bit of a rollercoaster.

1. Steppenwolf's NEXT UP reperatory begins with three separate productions, Animals Out of Paper, Where We're Born, and Venus showcasing a "next generation of artists."