Marcus Gilmer

Photo by Herkie Earlier this week, we talked about the Cubs erecting a pair of billboards that would block the view of a rooftop on Waveland emblazoned with an ad for the Horseshoe Casino. Most fans remember the rooftop from previous years when it was painted red and featured... continue reading on Chicagoist

Photo by Mark Mullis While we don't see the same rain and wind that made last night nasty, we'll eventually see some showers through the area today and into tonight. It probably won't be the cause of major travel delays, but if you're driving, be careful about those slick... continue reading on Chicagoist

Photo by Brian Hagy Prosecutors raised the amount that Chicago Police Sgt. John Pallohusky has been accused of stealing from the Chicago Police Sergeants' Association; previously listed as $600,000, it was increased to almost $1 million. Pallohusky faces charges of with felony theft and money laundering. The Washington Post... continue reading on Chicagoist

AP Photo/Frank Franklin II Neither the Cubs or the Sox had particularly awful seasons, but they weren't great and both teams were left on the outside of the playoff race looking in. Fitting, then, that some of their better performing players made distant blips in some post-season award voting.... continue reading on Chicagoist

Yesterday, we watched a Yip Yips-Busta Rhymes mash-up. Today? We watch this glorious piece of genius, the Muppets covering Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody." Sorry, Wayne and Garth, this one's better. [via]... continue reading on Chicagoist