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Depression, suicidal thoughts or being a drama king or queen, how to recogn
2009-12-04 07:15:00
Photo by Shamontiel My freshman year of college, I had a roommate who I thought was the biggest slacker on earth some days. She'd lay in bed with the lights off when I went to class and then when I came home, she'd still be quietly laying there. Sometimes I'd go to the library or a friend's dorm room because I didn't want to disturb her. She'd fail classes and just want to hang out with her boyfriend. A few times I wondered why she bothered to come to college at all because she just seemed so homesick.   But then the next day she'd be up, refreshed, have the entire room smelling like Tommy Girl perfume, cracking jokes,...

The Day the Smiles Ended (12-4-1921)
2009-12-04 07:01:00
Today the United States government ordered Chicagoans to stop smiling.  It said so on the front page of the morning paper.   The saga begins in late October, when the Chicago Herald-Examiner published an article about eccentric millionaire Harry Phillips.  He was passing out money to complete strangers, just to see them smile. The Herald-Examiner was the Hearst-owned morning daily.  The paper was trying to overtake the Tribune, and the Phillips story was just the sort of bogus stunt that Hearst often used. Then the H-E reported that Phillips had left town.  But never fear--Hearst's paper would carry on the philanthropy.  Each weekday copy of the H-E would now contain a Smile Coupon with a different serial number.  On Sunday...

VIVA N'DIGO!
2009-12-04 06:50:00
N'Digo celebrates its 20th anniversary of publishing this month. We changed the landscape of Chicago media. We needed new news....

I'm being auctioned off for charity!
2009-12-04 06:46:00
Come join me on Saturday at the Abbey Pub and help raise money for the Keep on Keeping On Foundation.  Have a great night with your friends and bid on some of Chicago's very own.  And let's not forget Kyle Jennings, who will be in from Nashville performing.  I have to admit I was a little intrigued when I was first asked if I would be willing to auction myself off for charity.  ...

One small step for N'DIGO, a giant leap for ChicagoNow
2009-12-04 06:43:00
It is both a pleasure and a distinct honor to have the privilege of announcing that one of Chicago's most esteemed African-American publications is now part of our eclectic, growing and energetic ChicagoNow family.N'DIGO started 20 years ago as a monthly newspaper and is now a print weekly. Not more than a month ago, I went over to their West Town offices and spent several hours discussing how they could make the most of their work online with us. Then I went back for another round. All told, N'DIGO's network of bloggers will include almost two dozen of the most fun and energetic bloggers I have ever met.Their mission has always been to "tell the stories that had been untold,...

Tiger's a pig ... and that's a good thing
2009-12-04 05:58:00
The Bald TruthWhen Tiger Woods gets caught transgressing with a cocktail waitress, Alex Rodriguez gets nabbed with his hand in the Primobolan jar and Michael Phelps gets photographed enjoying an herbal appetizer to Doritos and Twinkies, it's a good thing.Really.While some parents whine that they don't know what they'll tell their kids about these fallen heroes, opportunistic parents relish such teachable moments....

2do for Friday
2009-12-04 05:32:00
To hip-hopTake a master dance class with Beau Fournier of Fanny Pak on Sunday from 6-7:30 p.m. at Mix Motion Arts Studio (2355 N. Milwaukee Ave.). Classes are $25 at the door, $20 with RSVP at dancefam.com....
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Hear Frugalista on Chicago Now Radio!
2009-12-04 05:18:00
The Frugalista is going to be on Chicago Now Radio on WGN 720 this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9:30. Chicago Now Radio is a new show WGN has every single Saturday morning featuring bloggers from this network. Nice, eh? I must admit that I find it hard to tear myself away from the Saturday morning lineup on NPR, but when I did for the first Chicago Now show, it was pretty enjoyable.

Celebs behaving badly
2009-12-04 04:48:00
There have been many jerky moments this year from an assortment of celebs who should know better. RedEye has found a highly unscientific way to record the level of annoyance of these people: the D-bag-o-meter. Here's a look back at some of 2009's biggest jerks, creeps, scumbags, etc, ranked from Pretty Jerky to Full-on D-bags.  Emily Rosenbaum Maka, RedEye...

Hated Bush? Ya gotta read this
2009-12-04 04:37:00
AP photo by David Guttenfelder / November 3, 2009 U.S soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division return fire after their patrol in the Pech Valley of Afghanistan's Kunar province was ambushed by Taliban fighters Tuesday. Is it possible that liberal America--at least a part of it--is beginning to realize they got what they voted for?In this great op-ed in the Tribune, syndicated columnist Rick Horowitz reminds Obama supporters that they argued during the campaign that the "real war" was in Afghanistan, not Iraq. That Bush's Iraq war made us "take our eyes off the ball." And that candidate Obama was making big noise about shifting the focus to where our military...

Leapfrog.com: Free Didj Game or Tag Book and Other Nice Deals
2009-12-04 04:11:00
Leapfrog has a couple of Tag books (The Cat in the Hat, Kung Fu Panda Activity Storybook) anjd Didj games on sale for $5 (Super Chicks, Nancy Drew and the something), and there are coupon codes out there that would make them free: Lots of other juicy markdowns on Leapfrog.com's educational toys too.

Wake-Up with Blackhawks Confidential on ChicagoNow Radio this Saturday
2009-12-04 04:08:00
On Saturday, my dad and I will join host Bill Leff on ChicagoNow's WGN-AM radio show from 9:30-10am.  Take a break from your weekend to listen to us chat about the Chicago Blackhawks. A show topic will include the contract extensions of Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane and Duncan Keith and whether this is a Stanley Cup or bust year.  We'll also recap Friday night's game versus Nashville and preview the Saturday night's road trip to Pittsburgh. You can either tune your radio dial to 720-AM or listen live here.  We plan to answer questions if we can, so tweet your questions ahead of time to @ChicagoNow.  You can also call the station Saturday morning at 312-591-7200....
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All The Single Ladies on ChicagoNow Radio this Saturday
2009-12-04 02:59:00
All the Single Ladies and Sex and the WIndy City on ChicagoNow Radio.
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Vote for the Best in Chicago Sports
2009-12-04 02:54:00
There is no better city in America for sports than Chicago and with the end of the year fast approaching it is time to ask for your help to vote for the best in Chicago sports in 2009. Each year on Chicago Tribune Live we award The Kappy's to honor excellence among Chicago athletes. Click here to vote now! Your help is greatly appreciated!...

Have You Successfully Avoided Coverage of Tiger Woods?
2009-12-04 02:02:00
Have you successfully avoided the coverage of Tiger Woods? If so, what do you think really happened? I've avoided it like the plague but I know there was a car, another woman and he's sorry. And in the spirit of Christmas, I'm ready to move on....

You Won't Have Aaron Miles To Kick Around Anymore
2009-12-04 01:37:00
Yeah, keep using this photo, Assholes.  As I'm sure you've heard by now, I.AM.OUTTA. HERE. Traded to Oakland for a couple of minor league prospects. I wish I could say I enjoyed my stay, but the truth is, I hope this franchise continues to lose and lose HARD. You see, Cubs fans, I'm a positive person. I need a positive environment. I need people who will support me and be on my side, not people who keep pointing out how often I strike out, the fact that my arm is made out of linguini, or that I'm really bad at baseball. But all I've gotten since I arrived here in Chicago is negative, negative, negative. "Your batting average this...

'Sanctuary' stars Amanda Tapping, Robin Dunne preview 'Next
2009-12-04 01:09:00
"The friendship really deepens but they bicker like an old married couple," Amanda Tapping said of the "Sanctuary" episode called "Next Tuesday."

Gimme a 15 percent raise
2009-12-04 01:02:00
It's hard to believe, but who in his right mind would demand a 15 percent wage increase over three years in the middle of a recession. When most people are hoping to keep their jobs, and those who do keep them hope not to have a salary cut.The first answer that comes to mind is: public employees. That's correct, teachers at Prairie-Hills School District 144 made that their initial wage demand in contract negotiations. Now I know that both sides shoot higher than they hope to get. But 15 percent over three years? C'mon.Here's one view on it....

Beat our Bears predictions: St. Louis version
2009-12-04 01:00:00
Every week before the Bears game, RedEye's sports crew gets to the point. Here's what we expect Sunday vs. St. Louis.Brian Moore, twitter.com/redeyesportsBears 33, St. Louis 12For one week, the Bears will look like they know what they're doing. Enjoy it, Bears fans.Sarah Spain, chicagonow.com/sarahspainBears 27, St. Louis 13Even the Bears can beat the Rams. Leo Ebersole, lebersole@tribune.comBears 30, St. Louis 17With apologies to Dodge, their name is Ram and they look like a JV squad. The bright side, St. Louis, is that they're only four NFL drafts away from being a contender.Bag Boy, redeyesports@tribune.comSt. Louis 24, Bears 21Thanks, Rams, for Orlando Off-Pace and Pisa Disateroma. Bears repay the favor by losing. What?...

'Why don't you (tweet) to me?'
2009-12-04 00:53:00
In the immortal words of Peaches (video below), "I've got an open ear. Why don't you talk to me?" Specifically, why don't you talk to me at 11 a.m. Saturday when I appear on ChicagoNow's WGN-AM radio show? I'll be chatting with Metromix dining editor Kathleen Pratt and show host Bill Leff and about your best New Year's Eve options. Tweet me your NYE questions (@chicagonowradio) in advance and I'll do my best to answer them on the air. If you're not the tweeting type, you can also call in at 312-591-7200. Bonus points if you start your call with the phrase "longtime listener, first time caller." If you, like me, don't own a radio other than the one in your...

New Year's Eve dining options
2009-12-04 00:47:00
New Year's Eve is exactly four weeks away. Do you have dinner plans yet? Don't worry, we do. And we're more than happy to share. Check out our roundup of great BYOBs open on New Year's Eve and keep an eye on our holiday guide for more ideas. You can also tune in to WGN radio at 11 a.m. Saturday, when I'll be talking NYE eats (and taking your questions)....
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It Was The Best Of Times, It Was The Worst Of Times...
2009-12-04 00:38:00
It was the best of times: "Chicago Cubs trade Aaron Miles" and the worst of times: "...and Jake Fox." ESPN is reporting the trade, which brings Oakland A's right-handed pitcher Jeff Gray and two minor-leaguers to Chicago, while Fox and Miles head to northern California.So long, Foxy. You will be missed.  ...

50 Cents Off One Tube of Pillsbury Grands and More Coupons
2009-12-04 00:33:00
In case you didn't get in on the Great Free Grands Avalanche of 2009, here's a printable coupon for 50 cents off one tube of Pillsbury Grands. Also, there are a ton of new coupons on Coupons.com including one for $1/1 Muir Glen product which often translates to a free can of tomato paste or a cheap can of tomatoes. Also check out Mashup Mom's printable coupon roundup, and her hot tip on which zip code to type into Coupons.com to get even more good coupons. And Money Saving Mom's printable coupon roundup. Better put toner cartridges on your Christmas list! Photo by bensonkua, used via Creative Commons license....

Best captions of the week
2009-12-04 00:26:00
Every Monday, we run an awkward or funny photograph in the paper and ask readers to text in funny captions. It's a segment we call "Aye aye caption."Here are this week's Top 5 (names included if author texted it in):...
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Goose Picks'em: Week 13
2009-12-04 00:24:00
NFL Week 13 football picks: Our football expert predicts week thirteen in the NFL.

Jake Fox and Aaron Miles to Oakland for 3 Prospects
2009-12-04 00:04:00
The Cubs have traded Jake Fox and Aaron Miles to the Oakland A's for three prospects. More to come. ...

Wee Windy City on ChicagoNow Radio this Saturday
2009-12-03 23:59:00
Tune into WGN Radio 720 on Saturday , December 5th from 9:00 to 9:30 for my tips on how to do the holidays in Chicago -- family style.
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Ooh La La! The Chicago French Market opens in the West Loop
2009-12-03 23:55:00
Frietkoten's Belgian Fries, doubled fried potatoes served in paper cones, are topped with the traditional dollop of mayonnaise and ketchup (Tribune photo by Chris Walker).On today's WGN Evening News at 5 p.m., I'll be checking out the Chicago French Market, the 15,000 square foot mecca of all things fresh food. It's located in the Ogilvie Transportation Center's suburban commuter concourse at 131 N. Clinton St. (it's the building north of the standard food court building). Mayor Daley and Bill Kurtis (his grass-fed beef is for sale at the City Fresh booth) were on hand to kick off the market. More than 25 vendors will be set up selling organic produce, raw food, Wisconsin cheese, fresh fish, rare cured meats, and...

Day 1 Nutcracker Stage Rehearsal Continued...
2009-12-03 23:52:00
Saint Louis Nutcracker from fabrice calmels on Vimeo.To continue from last night's blog, Wednesday morning's class was great.  Our Artistic Director, Ashley Wheater, taught class and gave us a long deep warm up.  His classes focus on controlling the body.  For those of you that aren't all that familiar with ballet, this means his classes demand that we control the shape of the movement from its starting point until its end.  This allows us to reshape our bodies and have appropriate placement.  Often times when you are doing repetitive movements or in performance, the body can lose its placement.  It's so important to come back to the basics and "restart the machine"....

Lawsuit: Beaten up for taking a picture of the Hanson Brothers
2009-12-03 23:51:00
A Chicago woman is suing the House of Blues and a security guard for allegedly assaulting her after she took a photo of the Hanson Brothers' tour bus.   Brittney Hernandez says that on October 12, 2009, after attending the Hanson Brothers concert at the House of Blues, she waited outside with other Hanson fans for the group's tour bus to depart when she was attacked by a House of Blues' security guard for taking a public photograph.   The complaint also states that the security guard took possession of Hernandez' property, presumably her camera.   Read the complaint after the jump.   Follow me on Twitter at jenfernicola.  ...