Chicago

Marilyn’s Skirt Blows Up Controversy in the Windy City

Marilyn Monroe Statue ©Phil Roeder An eight meter tall sculpture of Marilyn Monroe on Michigan Avenue, in Chicago is blowing up a little controversy. The statue, titled Forever Marilyn, shows the icon in her infamous skirt-billowing-over-a-subway-grate stance. Chicagoans have been split in their sentiments towards the statue. Detractors say it’s tacky and sexist. Supporters say [...]

American Airlines Workers Find Their Groove on the Runway

Signaling to the Plane ©ellenm1 Oblivious to American Airline’s impending declaration of bankruptcy, workers at Chicago O’Hare got their groove on in a choreographed line dance on the tarmac. The boogie was caught by YouTube user taylormcgraw on November 28. There was a camera crew filming the dance, so maybe the workers will be making [...]

10 Cities with the Best Free Attractions

Pike Place Market Seattle, Washington © two gypsy hearts Broke ass budget backpackers can even afford these sites. From Seattle to Hong Kong, AOL Travel has a list of cities with attractions priced just right (free!).

Chicago in (Tiny) Tiltshift [Video]

Never met a tiltshift we didn’t like.

Chicago, As Seen from the International Space Station

Chicago, as seen from the International Space Station. Looking good.

Reflections of Chicago in December

A simple mirror filter on this video changes the view of downtown Chicago into something else entirely. Way cool video here.

Chicago’s “Back to the Future” Coffeeshop Pays Homage to All Things ’80s

DeLorean at The Wormhole Coffeeshop, Chicago © ChrisData.com Chicago’s brandy new Wormhole Coffeeshop boasts a lifesize replica of the “Back to the Future” DeLorean. That claim to fame aside, it’s a dream for children of the ’80s: … the Wormhole isn’t just a “Back to the Future” coffee bar – it’s a 1980′s pop culture [...]

Photo of the Moment: In the Shadow of the Chicago Bean

Photo of the Moment: Real Joy in Millenium Park, Chicago

Signspotting: Transient Hotel, Chicago

Chicago Suburb Pimps Its Stop Signs

A Chicago suburb is trying to get drivers to pay attention to stop signs (those oft-missed, bright red, octagonal signs that spell out S-T-O-P … yes … those ones) by adding a touch of humor to them. Now, drivers who might otherwise ignore the signs as part of the shrubbery, have to at least smile [...]