‘I had a male hooker in my car’ and other confessions of a Lyft driver
Rideshare drivers. They can be someone you vent to after a long day. A therapist when you're looking for an unbiased perspective. A helping hand if you're carrying a heavy...
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Wait, it’s how much to ride the new wheel at Navy Pier?
Opening May 27, Chicago's iconic wheel on Navy Pier—now called the Centennial Wheel—will be back in action. But we're not going to lie, a ticket to ride is wheely expensive....
Study: Blood tests not an accurate way to measure pot’s effect on driving
Measuring marijuana impairment has become a topic of concern as more states move to legalize the drug. But legal blood limits for marijuana are not an accurate way to measure...
How to not be a jerkface during CTA rush hour, Part 2
It's come to my attention that I am not the only person noticing an increase in the mindless, inconsiderate rush-hour behavior of some of my fellow CTA riders. But it's...
This girl’s Etch A Sketch art makes us question what we’ve done with our lives
Many people are lucky if they can make a straight line on an Etch A Sketch, but Chicago native Jane Labowitch puts us all to shame. The 24-year-old Horner Park...
Because why make just some people suffer with all the jet noise?
Point blank: Jet noise is a b*tch. There's really no such thing as a quiet airplane overhead. And until commercial airlines come up with a silencer for their engines, jet...
Aerial gondolas could mean tourists on tourists on tourists for Chicago
Sure, Chicago's got a reflective, bean-shaped landmark, a glass floor deck stationed thousands of feet above the ground, a T-Rex skeleton and more. But you know what we don't have?...
Don’t just run into a wall, climb it
Looking to get a foothold on a new hobby? Even in Chicago, rock climbing might be something you could really sink your teeth, er, fingers into. Interest in rock climbing...
Sorry, lower-income residents, those apartments near the ‘L’ aren’t for you
For those of us without cars, securing an apartment near public transit is pretty much essential. Rent is usually reasonable, and you certainly don't have to be rich to enjoy...
Floating past rush-hour traffic on a boat is totally an option
It's easy to forget to appreciate the beautiful architecture that lines the Chicago River and shoreline while you're crammed onto a train or bus, staring mindlessly at your Facebook feed...