With his return to Chicago, Hannibal Buress is reconnecting to his roots on the west side.
Category: Worst of Chicago
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Chicago’s thirst for a ‘celebrity culture’ is an embarrassment
The city does not need famous people to legitimize its existence.
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Chicago Park District pools are drowning in rules and regulations
To take a dip, Chicagoans must navigate confusing hours of operation, byzantine swim schedules, and inflexible teen lifeguards.
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Bored of Chicago’s newer buildings? Blame split-face concrete block.
During the last building boom, developers favored the blocks for easy, predictable, and cheap construction.
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How do I hate Navy Pier? Let me count the ways.
The tourist trap is a panic-inducing labyrinth of light, sound, and smells.
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Trump Tower: the tourist attraction that’s truly repulsive
If only a building could be impeached
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Why improv is neither funny nor entertaining, according to a stand-up comedian
The form’s greatest sin is encouraging the mediocre.