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WGN TV
Neighborhood: North Center

2501 W Bradley Place
Chicago, IL 60618

Nancy K. writes: WGN has some really good programming. The Morning News is what we watch to keep us up to date on what's going on in Chicago.

Hi Larry, Robin, Paul, Pat, Valerie, Ana, Dean and Jim!

WBBM Newsradio 780

Two Prudential Plaza
Suite 1100
Chicago, IL 60601

PILSEN C. writes: Unfortunately, my radio was yanked out of my car about 2 years ago by a crackhead while I was at work, and replaced it with the original factory crapper. But even when I had a decent radio, the ONLY station I ever listened to is 780. I dont even…

WWME TV Channel 23
Neighborhood: Near West Side

26 N. Halsted Street
Chicago, IL 60686

Greg P. writes: I LOVE the Me-TV! Now, if they vould only put back "The Munsters", "The Addams Family" & "The Monkees" then I vould never leave Da Crypt!

Chic-A-Go-Go!
Neighborhood: Hyde Park

1507 E 53rd St
Ste 617
Chicago, IL 60615

Erica A. writes: Every city should be so lucky to have their own Chic-A-Go-Go!

Exists only to make people happy and make them dance--- a noble cause. I danced on Chic-A-Go-Go a few years ago and it was a great experience. So much fun. That particular show featured…

WBEZ FM
Neighborhood: Near North Side, River East

848 E Grand Ave
Chicago, IL 60611

jose g. writes: We call this W-Bourgeoisie. There are some good shows, like 848 and Worldview, but I can't listen to a lot of it (including a lot of NPR shows) without getting a headache from frustration. THIS is what liberals like? THIS is what goes for laudable…

WDCB 90.9 FM

425 Fawell Boulevard
Glen Ellyn, IL 60138

Mark S. writes: Um, I know I should tell you this more often. And you probably already know... but, um, I just wanted to let you know.

I Love you- you are perfect.

Love,

Mark

NBC 5 Chicago
Neighborhood: Near North Side

454 N Columbus Dr
Fl 1
Chicago, IL 60611

rachel c. writes: My review is strictly based on the free Jerry Springer taping that I attended. WOW!! Highly recommend this experience. Our topic was "Don't hurt the midget" about a little person who's sister disagreed with his engagement to his girlfriend of one…

Wttw Channel 11
Neighborhood: North Park

5400 N Saint Louis Ave
Chicago, IL 60625

E. V. writes: Channel 11 was a staple in my household growing up. I like to call that era B.C. (Before Cable). As a child, I watched Sesame Street, Captain Kangaroo, and Mr. Roger's Neighborhood. No CGI cartoons back then (thank goodness).

I was also the…

WNUR 89.3 FM

1920 Campus Dr
Evanston, IL 60201

Heath R. writes: I DJ'd at WNUR-FM for five years, so call me biased. While a student at Northwestern, as well as a recent graduate, I DJ'd the Jazz Show, produced the Folk Show, and co-hosted Shakin' and Stompin', a program focusing on surf, rockabilly, and garage…

Wlup FM
Neighborhood: Near North Side, River North

230 Merchandise Mart Plaza
Chicago, IL 60654

Patty V. writes: Deep Cuts/Lost Tracks weekend-awesome!!!

Crain's
Neighborhood: The Loop

360 N Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60601

Jess S. writes: I can't afford this so I steal it from my dad.
I'm a nerd, not a yuppie, who gets a kick from knowing what's happening in our great city.
There are interesting features and its an easy read.

Reader Newspaper
Neighborhood: Near North Side

11 E Illinois St
Chicago, IL 60611

Patty V. writes: The Reader is a great place to look for housing and alternative distractions. I vividly remember an add placed many years ago in the alternative lifstyle section. It read as follows:"Wanted, young boy to insert carrots up my poop chute." You just…

Daily Herald

155 E Algonquin Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60005

Patrick W. writes: The Herald is a small step down in terms of what it offers compared to the Tribune. However, the Sun Times is such a joke nowadays that the Herald is a much better option. The Herald does a great job of covering the Northwest and Western suburbs.…

Venus Zine
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park, DePaul

2000 N. Racine
Suite 3400
Chicago, IL 60614

Urszula H. writes: An independent magazine that focuses on fashion, music, art, DIY scene, etc. It is based in Chicago. I guess it's still pretty small if you compare it to Vogue or something, but it is distributed nationally, if not internationally. They have cool…

Svengoolie
Neighborhood: Near West Side

26 N Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60661

Dave S. writes: As a kid this is the guy who inspired me to want a rubber chicken and to visit Berwyn. My parents used to let me stay up late with them and eat junk food and watch some of the classic horror flicks. Those were the days! It was the perfect Saturday…

Wmbi Radio
Neighborhood: Near North Side

820 N La Salle Dr
Chicago, IL 60610

Michelle F. writes: The best Christian radio station in Chicago, they have a mix of music and preaching. I swich back and forth from this station, but it's really great and uplifting - reminds you of your faith and why we're living.

Espn Radio
Neighborhood: The Loop

190 N State St
Chicago, IL 60601

Alan R. writes: I loved it when Chicago got its first all sports radio station in 1992 (the score). I had heard fraternity brothers from New York talk about the fan and I loved that we were getting one. I loved the score in its early days, but grew tired of its…

Radio Disney
Neighborhood: The Loop

190 N State St
Chicago, IL 60601

April M. writes: I use to intern on the same floor as this station, but for their sister station (which has since changed genres). The people that work there love children and love to have fun! They all are very animated and devoted to their work. Even though I'm…

Chicago Tribune
Neighborhood: University Village

2 Crystal Lake Plz
Chicago, IL 60607

Dave S. writes: I am a native Chicagoan and I have lived in the Chicago area for the entirety of my life. As I have mentioned in a review or two before, I read many different newspapers each having their strong points. When I want excellent regional coverage, this…

WGN Radio
Neighborhood: Near North Side

435 N Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60611

Matt W. writes: Gotta say, I have an AM radio fetish and 720AM is my ball gag and gimp mask. Spike O'Dell and John Williams are my respective masters, AM and PM. The conversation is lively and even though I think there are too many commercials, I still tolerate them…

Nadig Newspapers
Neighborhood: Jefferson Park

4937 N Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago, IL 60630

Handyman Rich E. writes: Their content is not available on the web, and delivery is not ensured. They depend on kids to deliver their papers, & I don't remember the last time anyone rang my doorbell to collect. BUT... This paper is the first place I look when I want to know…

ABC / WLS-TV
Neighborhood: The Loop

190 N State St
Ste 1100
Chicago, IL 60601

April M. writes: My favorite News station, ABC 7 Chicago! :D ABC also has the best primetime line up this year, at least in my eyes!

People Magazine
Neighborhood: Near North Side, River East

303 E Ohio St
Chicago, IL 60611

Michelle B. writes: I just love People magazine! I know it's silly and trivial. The regular news is too depressing, George W is on his way to ruining the world. So I'd rather read about Tom Cruise and his latest Scientology antics. It's a nice mental release. …

A Prairie Home Companion

WBEZ FM and Public Radio Stations Across These United States
848 E Grand Ave
Chicago, IL 60611

Kristina R. writes: Garrison Keillor is a master storyteller. He's big, stocky and tall in person (name dropping) and when I met him, he was really sweaty, too, after a long performance at the Hawaii Theater.

But he's amazing. I loved the show I saw in Hawaii. He…

WCPT 820 AM
Neighborhood: West Lawn

6012 S Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60629

jamie k. writes: Every morning, I walk sleepily out to my car, about halfway there I start to speed up and hop in, immediately turning on 820 am. Hoping I don't catch it at a commercial break.

Growing up listening to constant talk radio like WGN, NPR, The Loop…

This American Life

Chicago Public Radio and NPR stations everywhere
Chicago, IL 60686

Melissa G. writes: My favorite radio program EVER. I download it onto my ipod every week through audible.com. Ira Glass, the host, takes a weekly journey into everyday American Life. Sometimes tackling the big issues like Iraq or campaign funding, but more often…

Time Out Chicago
Neighborhood: The Loop

247 S State St
17th FL
Chicago, IL 60604

Katie H. writes: Stop taking my money and encouraging me to spend more money.

Yeah, Chicago magazine can bend over, grab its' ankles and kiss its' ass goodbye. Because ya know what I don't make $100,000 a year and eat at "small plate" restaurants. I could give a rat…

Chicago Journal

141 S Oak Park Ave Ste 3
Oak Park, IL 60302

Jess S. writes: Yes bring back neighborhood-centric news publication!
Cover those zoning changes!
Let us know about the neighborhood garden!
Publish that scandal sheet! (aka the police blotter)

They went from a full- to half-broadsheet fairly recently. A good choice…

Concrete Products Magazine
Neighborhood: The Loop

29 N Wacker Dr Fl 10
Chicago, IL 60606

Marc N. writes: In my mind, this magazine is an outsider art zine - filled with lush, full-page photographs of all sorts of amazing things crafted from concrete. From highly-polished concrete PDA cases to giant Godzilla replicas to THE WORLD'S FIRST ALL CONCRETE…

WRTE 90.5 FM - Radio Arte
Neighborhood: Pilsen

1401 W 18th St
Chicago, IL 60608

Azulina N. writes: Youth-powered community radio broadcasting, as they say, "from the heart of Pilsen" and streaming live over the Internet. Radio Arte features a broad spectrum of international music programming and journalism with an emphasis on first voices and…

Bridgeport News
Neighborhood: Bridgeport

3252 S Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60608

Sam T. writes: They're slogan is... "The Man Who Advertises His Business...Has One" and that is exactly what they have pushed for about 70 years nows.

The paper's several pages are fulled with articles regarding some of the great neighborhood functions and events.…

Chicago Producers
Neighborhood: Tri-Taylor

817 S Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60612

Lara S. writes: I used Chicago Producers for a project for work a few months ago that we had to transfer from VHS to DVD.

I don't recall exactly how much we spent but I believe they were the most reasonable of all the places I called. They picked up the VHS and…

Pitchfork Media

1834 W N Ave
#2
Chicago, IL 60626

Timothy M. writes: Thoughtful and insightful reviews. Good writing. Very good at exposing new music!

Only downside is that if you see an album get a bad rating, you should take it with a grain of salt. There's some stuff I've seen on here that I think deserves a much…

College of Dupage

22nd & Lambrt Rd
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

Kim J. writes: Let me preface this by saying I am frustrated with COD right now, so that may color my critique.
When I was growing up, people would ask me what I wanted to be--I would say a professional student--That's not a profession. HAH! I'm still taking…

Daily Southtown

6901 159th St
Tinley Park, IL 60477

Kiarash Z. writes: Coming from California, I was elated to see a community newspaper with teeth.

The Southtown, a Chicago Sun-Times newspaper, describes itself as a tabloid in broadsheet's clothing, a refreshing break from snoozy papers of comparible size.

Wfld Tv-Fox Television Stations Inc
Neighborhood: The Loop

205 N Michigan Ave Lbby 2
Chicago, IL 60601

Robert L. writes: Let's not forget who's been running Seinfeld reruns all these years. Their camerawork and overall coverage on sports is also excellent.

KISS FM 103.5
Neighborhood: Near North Side, Streeterville

875 N Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60611

Diana R. writes: I have listened to this radio station every day for the past week, I used to only listen to it in the mornings for the DREX show... and I am going to go back to ONLY listening to that show. Seriously, I heard the same songs over and over again every…

Time Incorporated
Neighborhood: Near North Side, River East

303 E Ohio St
Chicago, IL 60611

Patricia B. writes: I briefly worked at this wonderful company and it was a great experience to see what makes them tick. They are of course the publishers of some of the top magazines in the world, but they also own HBO. HBO is a highly honored cable station and they…

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