White Sox pitcher Carlos Rodón threw a no-hitter against Cleveland on a Wednesday night in April. Within a couple hours of that victory, Chicago artist Mike Noren tweeted a hand-drawn homage to the grand achievement under the handle Gummy Arts—that’s the name Noren uses for his sprawling oeuvre of homemade trading cards that feature lovingly […]
Tag: White Sox
Posted inColumns & Opinion
Looking ahead
I think we can all agree the next year has got to be better.
Posted inNews & Politics
In 2020, the White Sox get to play the Yankees in a cornfield in Iowa
Once again, Sox fans get screwed.
Posted inMusic
Mariachi Herencia de Mexico turns Chicago schoolkids into chart-busting stars
The Mariachi Heritage Foundation has partnered with CPS to create a student band that’s already played Kennedy Center, toured internationally, and opened for the likes of Lila Downs and Los Lobos.
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Seriously, Chicago—you don’t have to watch this royal wedding crap
A lot of Chicagoans are watching the royal wedding this weekend. But that doesn’t mean you have to.
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Goose Island is celebrating its 30th anniversary with new brews and events in Chicago all month long
Goose Island Brewery Co. is turning 30 and throwing a monthlong party in Chicago.
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A chat with Bill Veeck, the most fun White Sox owner of all time
Veeck understood that you were supposed to enjoy going to the ball game.
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Dog Day brings the best (in show) to Guaranteed Rate Field [PHOTOS]
Do not play fetch here.
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City ethics board warns aldermen to not accept free tickets to White Sox home opener, and other Chicago news
Also, the ACLU criticizes former U.S. attorney Zachary Fardon’s open letter on Chicago violence.
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The Crosstown Classic, Grave Robbing 101, and more things to do in Chicago this week
Lollapalooza, Sake 101, and more happenings from July 25-28.
Posted inBest of Chicago
Best of Chicago 2016
The 31 reasons to love Chicago right now—plus, everything from the city’s best pizza to the best person to follow on Twitter
Posted inBlogs
White Sox and Cubs are both 2-0 for first time since 1951
Martin Kennelly was mayor the last time both clubs won their first pair in the same season, 65 years ago.
Posted inNews & Politics
The 50 worst moments in the first 50 years of the Chicago Bulls
A 50-year history of the Bulls’ big egos, bad draft picks, blown knees, and heartbreaking losses