‘Little Bike People’ are taking over, like it or not
'Extra-Large Car People,' we forgive you. It's not your fault you are so insufferable. You don't know any better. American culture has shaped your sense of entitlement from the days...
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Stanley Cup Hockey GIFs: Blackhawks-Bruins, Game 1
It's here -- Stanley Cup or bust. RedEye recruited GIF-master Dianna McDougall to join us for Wednesday night's Blackhawks-Bruins Game 1 battle, capturing the best and best-worst moments from the...
15 reasons to get excited for Riot Fest 2013
Immediately when the Riot Fest lineup was announced Wednesday night, many noted how this year's bash (Sept. 13-15 in Humboldt Park) ranks among the summer's best music fests. It's easily...
Top 10 mistakes bikers make on the roads
I've been biking and driving in Chicago for 12 years, and I've seen the age-old bike-car battle from both sides. In an effort to help both, I'm taking a look...
Top 10 mistakes drivers make around bikers
I've been biking and driving in Chicago for 12 years, and I've seen the age-old bike-car battle from both sides. In an effort to help both, I'm taking a look...
Album review: Eagle Claw, ‘Timing of the Void’
*** (out of 4) You've probably never heard of the band Eagle Claw. And you've probably never heard the Austin, Texas, band's music.I hadn't either until I stumbled across them...
The Onion’s Chicago homicide parody: Tasteless or acceptable?
The Onion satirized Chicago's summer homicide rate, calling it a "hot new murder craze." The story has been gathering lots of buzz, and we at RedEye had some differing views...
What we’re listening to: Flo Rida, ‘Whistle’
"Whistle," Flo RidaI'm a sucker for any song including whistling. While this song undoubtedly features some computer-generated whistling, the effort is appreciated. But it still pales in comparison with whistling...
Parenting advice for new dad Jay Cutler
Jay Cutler, welcome to fatherhood. I'd like to tell you it's all teddy bears and precious smiles and that fresh-baby smell, but I'd be lying. And I don't want to...
Album review: Smashing Pumpkins, ‘Oceania’
*** (out of four) The Smashing Pumpkins are back. Well, Billy Corgan and his latest version of the band, at least.But don't let that turn you off."Oceania," the first full-length...