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oct 13
2008

Chicago

Chicago has mysteriously become ground central for the local online media battle. The Onion recently launched its entertainment portal, Decider, in Chicago. Huffington Post last month launched its local effort in Chicago. NBC just launched a new affiliate site, NBCChicago.com, that is heavily entertainment-based. Curbed and Eater will be spreading there soon, and EveryBlock also hails from ChiTown. And in addition to the normal Gothamist and MetroBlog presence, Gapers Block has a huge following.
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And don't forget <a href="http://www.chitowndailynews.org/">Chi-Town Daily News</a> and <a href="http://www.beachwoodreporter.com/">Beachwood Reporter</a>.

posted by Adrian Holovaty at 2008-10-13 17:19:19

Or <a href="http://www.windycitizen.com/" target="_blank">Windy Citizen</a>! <br /><br /> <br /><br /> Meanwhile, the Tribune decided to redesign their deadtree...

posted by Kiyoshi Martinez at 2008-10-13 20:24:15

chicago is clearly the other white meat.

posted by geoff at 2008-10-13 23:30:42

I don't know if other Minneapolis kids agree, but I've always had a chip on my shoulder about Chicago. In my estimation, Chicago always got recognition as the biggest city in the midwest but was actually one of the least cool -- Minnie has less hassle while having more cool things to offer.

posted by Rex at 2008-10-13 23:31:44

Get over it Rex. Chicago is the <strong>only</strong> game going in the Midwest. We have lots of reasons to be criticized, but there is nothing for 1000 miles that is even close.

posted by Richie at 2008-10-14 01:13:08

Word...

posted by marcus at 2008-10-14 11:12:45

chi-town has the best music festivals/scene of the midwest too.

posted by tiger at 2008-11-03 17:08:11