Recent Entries in Best Of

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  Grammer Impresses in Boss

  We can't help but see the resemblance between the Grammer's Tom Kane and a certain Elective Majesty, and the series draws inspiration from infamous Illinois scandals such as the Burr Oak Cemetery debacle.

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  Elsewhere in the Ist-a-Verse: Los Angeles Is Stressful

  LAist learned that Forbes thinks LA is the most stressful city in the country.

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  Elsewhere in the Ist-a-Verse: Occupy Wall Street and Obama Fried Chicken

  Shanghaiist was tickled by by the appearance of a store in Beijing called "Obama Fried Chicken," whose mascot is Obama dressed as the colonel.

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  Pencil This In

  Today's listings include a documentary screening at the Cultural Center tonight and an Oktoberfest celebration at Small Bar Division Saturday.

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  Elsewhere in the Ist-a-Verse: Protesters and Police Clash on Wall Street

  Protesters started to occupy Wall Street to protest corporate hegemony, so the NYPD used an antiquated law to arrest protesters, including grandmothers. The arrest total hit triple digits yesterday as police pepper-sprayed already-penned in protesters.

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  2 Chicago Bars Make List of Best Gay Bars in America

  Logo Online has released a feature, “The Best Gay Bars in America.” And two local stomping grounds have made the list. Now a word of caution, by best, they don’t mean shiniest with polished service and sleek,...