Would you rather? Would you rather be a comedian with a diverse and ever-growing resumé and a record of sold-out shows? Or would you rather be tasked with officially explaining Chicago’s schools and airports? It turns out there are two people named Lauren Huffman in the city of Chicago. Comedian Lauren Huffman is one of […]

There’s a new comedy show in Chicago this weekend. The show is innovative and fresh even in a town known for reinventing comedy. There’s nothing expected about it including what I’m about to say, which is that the show was created by Actual Murderers. Actual Murderers are Joe Fernandez, Chris Hauser, Danny Patton and Matt […]

How long have your dreams been on hold? Did you let those dreams disembark from your life, then whizz past them on life’s highway as they frantically tried to flag you down? Eventually, you’re too many exits away to turn around and retrieve those dreams. It’s too late. Says who?! Not Brad Zimmerman. In 1978, […]

Hey, moms! Hey, everyone! I’ve got a critical item to add to your pressure-cooker of a to-do list. But the good news is that it’s going to lighten everything. Here it is: laugh. Here’s how: watch the Big Ditties’ new video. The Chicago-based band’s motto is “let’s not take ourselves too seriously.” It’s excellent advice for […]

Have you ever made a decision – the best, most well-intentioned decision – and then silently screamed as the consequences paved your way to hell? I’m pretty sure every member of the human race has experienced a decision backfiring with a bang or a roar, or worse, just a whimper. Stories of decisions gone wrong […]

If you heard that comedian AJ Lubecker is moving to Los Angeles after a groundbreaking eight-year career in Chicago, you might guess two things. First, if he’s been a comedian for eight years, he must be in his thirties. Second, with his life about to change, his focus must be all about the move. Both […]