9 do’s and don’ts for commuting Pokémon Go players
It's no surprise that as Pokémon Go continues to sweep the nation, you'll see more and more people playing the popular game around Chicago. Pokémon Go enthusiasts are easy to...
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Bit by bit, Chicago’s becoming an indie gamer’s paradise
The life of an indie game developer generally is one of simplicity. Make a game. Sell it. Recoup the expenses. Start a new game. Repeat. For those whose passion lies...
Not just for mega yachts: More young sailors tackling century-old Mackinac race
Picture this: You're stuck on a boat for days with a bunch of other guys, nothing around but a breeze in the sail and open Lake Michigan water for miles....
Forget stickers, Chicago could be getting virtual guest parking passes
Good news for couch potatoes living in the city's permit parking zones! Rather than leave the comfort of your home to purchase parking permit stickers for when guests come to...
Here’s 1 reason (of many) why you shouldn’t play Pokémon Go while driving
It's "game over" for one Pokémon Go enthusiast who crashed his vehicle into a Baltimore police car while he was playing the game on his phone and driving. (*face-palm* See?...
There’s an Ikea food truck cruising through Chicago with free meatballs
Do you love Swedish meatballs? Are you a fan of food trucks? Does newfangled furniture make you giddy? Lucky for you, there's an Ikea food truck canvasing Chicago with free...
Netflix reinvents the ultimate throwback — a mixtape
Looking for a healthy dose of nostalgia? Well, Netflix is bringing back the mixtape — sort of. (How's that for a throwback?) The streaming giant recently launched Flixtape, a new...
Proof Justin Bieber is a Harry Potter doppelganger
Forget singing. It seems Justin Bieber's new "Purpose" in life is practicing magic, by the looks of his new, VERY Harry Potter-looking glasses. While Kim Kardashian attempted to break the...
Fabric seating on the CTA: What the hell did I just sit in?
For anyone who's second-guessed sitting down on the CTA, you're not alone. Because who knows what inconspicuous substance could be lurking amid the fabric on those seats? (Frankly, I'd rather...
If loving a spaghetti grilled cheese sandwich is wrong, we don’t want to be right
What do you get when you mix a grilled cheese sandwich and spaghetti? Only the sexiest Instagram photos on the Internet. (Sorry, Selena.) The spaghetti grilled cheese sandwiches are a...