While everyone is going crazy for this weekend’s iPad release , there’s only one operating system we use here at Chicagoist HQ: Windows 3.1 And we’ll be spending the weekend getting up to speed on how to optimize our 3.1 experience... 

Because it’s Monday: kids reenacting Scarface as a school play. We don’t care if it’s real or not. Thanks, Dan! See original here: Monday Evening Diversion: Kids Reenact Scarface  Read More →

Truth be told, we much prefer this Sesame Street/Lady Gaga mash-up to the official “Telephone” video. [ via ] Go here to read the rest: Monday Afternoon Diversion: Yip Yips Do Gaga  Read More →

Earlier this week , the Tribune investigated the lengths of yellow lights at intersections with red light cameras. The Trib has also offered up this visual aid to help understand the timing of those lights. [ via ] Go here to read the rest: Timing... 

Kid Sister , we appreciate this frothy little piece of pop on a day that is slowly growing into something as lovely and gorgeous as our hometown heroine’s smile. Original post: Tuesday Morning Diversion: Kid Sister’s "Day Dreaming"  Read More →

While ESPN was all about promoting their Tiger Woods interview this weekend, they also sat down with Michael Jordan to talk about his purchase of the Charlotte Bobcats and a few more things. Here is the original: Michael Jordan Chats With ESPN  Read More →

Suffering from lingering soreness in his calf, White Sox closer Bobby Jenks had an MRI to determine whether there was any structural damage in his lower leg. The results of the MRI were good news, as they revealed no damage . When asked about his prospect... 

Pete Souza/White House Between blog-fueled conspiracy theories and Asian carp, fishing in the Great Lakes has never been higher profile. Conservative blogs were driven to near apoplexy over a rumor sparked by an ESPN column that the President was attempting... 

In which Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas gets a St. Patrick’s Day spin. Read more: St. Patrick’s Day Diversion  Read More →

AP Photo/Stephan Savoia Next weekend was shaping up to be a busy one for the Bulls’ lone All-Star, Derrick Rose. Rose was already set to defend his Skills Challenge title on Saturday night and was selected as a reserve for the All-Star Game itself...