Get your fresh Detroit burns here!
The Blackhawks are facing Detroit in the playoffs again, one of the great rivalries in all of sports. It has everything that makes hockey so great: Two teams and cities...
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Lose the Ice Crew, Hawks
When Blackhawks defenseman Duncan Keith made his comments about a female reporter becoming the first woman ref, a lot of things weren't clear. It was an uncomfortable, awkward exchange resulting...
Versatile comic Jim Gaffigan adds ‘author’ to his resume
When Jim Gaffigan plays the Chicago Theatre this weekend, it will be a homecoming of sorts for the Northwest Indiana native. His comedy makes no effort to hide his love...
Blackhawks season is real-life ‘Groundhog Day’
At 9 a.m. the"Do do do ..." of "Chelsea Dagger" blares from the alarm-clock radio. "OK, Chicago, rise and shine, and don't forget your Uggs 'cause it's cooooold out there...
A history of comedian controversy
Comedians getting into trouble for things they say onstage is nothing new. These comedians have found themselves in hot water for their controversial material. Lenny BruceWith undercover cops in the...
Going too far for a laugh
Why did the comedian cross the line? It sounds like the set-up to a bad joke. But for comedians, it's not a laughing matter. Recent onstage incidents involving Dane Cook...
Q&A: Nick Offerman on his Chicago days
Sometimes it's hard to tell the difference between Nick Offermanand his "Parks and Recreation" character Ron Swanson. Both talk in a slow, deep, deadpan manner and are unabashedly masculine. And,...
Q&A: Singer Nate Ruess of Fun
When Nate Ruess calls from Houston, the singer of pop-rock trio Fun sounds a little overwhelmed as he tries to sneak away for a quick cigarette break. After all, he's...
NBA’s loss may be ABA’s gain
Sam Mack played in the NBA for 10 seasons for five teams. But while his old teams aren't playing right now, Mack still is. He's a member of the American...
FIVE ON FIVE
Twin killing The Sox have the Cubs to thank for this: Jacque Jones is back with the Minnesota Twins. redeyechicago.com/5on5. TRACY SWARTZ SCOTT BOLOHAN DR. FANTASY JEN PATTERSON STANLEY'S CUP...