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Blogs, Bleader Mar 23, 2018
Remembering Chicago Craigslist Personals, the Wild West of Internet dating

Craigslist has preemptively shut down its personals section, the message board that dominated online searches for friendship, love, or sex about a decade ago.
- By Ryan Smith
- Tags: Boom!, The Internet, Craigslist, Missed Connections, Casual Encounters, M4M, M4W, W4M, Internet dating, Tinder, OKCupid, Bumble, Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act, Communications Decency Act, Congress, Trump

Blogs, Bleader Jan 11, 2017
The media is itching for a fight with Trump

Journalists preparing to enter the age of Trump are rolling up their sleeves.
- By Michael Miner
- Tags: Media, News, Politics, Donald Trump, media, First Amendment, shield laws, reporter's privilege, Craigslist, Carlos Amorim, Michael Golden, Tom Rosenstiel, American Press Institute, Meryl Streep, USA Today, Cara Kelly, Darryl Holliday, City Bureau, Jeff Sessions, Al Smith dinner, Whac-a-Mole, CNN, Jim Acosta

Blogs, Bleader Sep 23, 2016
Steve Bogira is leaving the Reader

The long-form senior staff writer has been with the paper more than three decades.
- By Michael Miner
- Tags: Media, News, Poverty, Race, Steve Bogira, long-form journalism, Chicago Reader, HBO, Robert Caro, Alicia Patterson fellowships, "Courtroom 302, " Jake Malooley, "Candyman, " Bob Roth, Craigslist, Kup Trophy, Creative Loafing

Blogs, Bleader Jun 2, 2016
Sketch show The Program offers computer-generated laughs

The iO show was written with a predictive text program created by Clickhole head writer Jamie Brew.
- By Brianna Wellen
- Tags: Arts, Comedy, Do This, The Program, iO theater, sketch, Anthony Bourdain, Jamie Brew, Romeo and Juliet, Prince, Hal, X-Files, Craigslist

Blogs, Bleader Nov 10, 2015
How Uber is using an army of 'brand ambassadors' to convert Lyft drivers

A Uber brand ambassador tells the story behind his job of convincing Lyft drivers to switch to Uber—while riding in their backseat.
- By Ryan Smith
- Tags: Seriously?, Technology, News, Uber, brand ambassador, Lyft, Craigslist

News & Politics, Savage Love Oct 8, 2015
He's got cheatin' on his mind . . .

Sexlessness leads to restlessness. Plus: advice for a would-be adviser, tips for a would-be bottom
- By Dan Savage
- Tags: Savage Love, Savage Love, cheating, infidelity, Craigslist, advice, anal sex, anal lubrication, anal massage

News & Politics, Savage Love Apr 9, 2015
Kinkster confidential

Advice for a retired rope bondage top, a husband with specialized tastes in lube, a bondage widower, and more
- By Dan Savage
- Tags: Savage Love, Dan Savage, Savage Love, kink, kinksters, bondage shows, cuckold, bisexual, Spunk lube, Great Recession, Craigslist, foot fetish, sx workers, sex work, bondage

Blogs, Bleader Oct 31, 2014
A guide to navigating the 'musicians' section of Craigslist

There is deep magic in the recesses of Craigslist's "musicians" personals. Here are some shortcuts to navigating it.
- By Sasha Geffen
- Tags: Paranormal, Music, craigslist, witchcraft, hell, demons, musicians

News & Politics, Savage Love Aug 21, 2014
Is it insensitive to be attracted to trans women?

Plus: When it’s OK to ask a woman her weight, and what to do when your snooping mother-in-law discovers gay porn and a butt plug.
- By Dan Savage
- Tags: Savage Love, Dan Savage, Savage Love, transgender, trans-girl porn, sex-reassignment surgery, Parker Marie Molloy, New York Times, the Advocate, Slate, BBW, Craigslist, Match.com, OkCupid, Gun Lovers Passions, threesome, monogamish, lube, butt plug, gay porn, religion

News & Politics, Savage Love May 1, 2014
I'm a boner hobbyist—does that mean I'm bi?

Plus: I'm attracted to trans men—does that mean I'm not gay?
- By Dan Savage
- Tags: Savage Love, Dan Savage, Savage Love, bisexual, coming out, boners, homophobia, Pew Research, Robyn Ochs, Charles Pulliam-Moore, Thought Catalog, Buck Angel, trans porn, anonymous sex, Craigslist, long distance relationship, open relationship

News & Politics, Savage Love Apr 24, 2014
Will camwhore for beer

Plus: Selling your panties to customers face-to-face and the paranoia that follows you home.
- By Dan Savage
- Tags: Savage Love, developmental disorder, college, Dan Savage, Savage Love, Judy Savage, Webcamming, Camwhoring, sex workers, New York Times, Real Sex, Sex//Now, HBO, unconscious sex, C-SPAN, Craigslist, used undies, PayPal, Uber

Arts & Culture, Space Nov 8, 2013
Video
Greg Burhop's game of barns in Pilsen

A south-side spot simultaneously acts as an unofficial art gallery and an official battleground for board gamers.
- By Andrea Bauer
- Tags: Space, Space, Greg Burhop, Pilsen, south side, loft, Burhop's seafood, Pilsen Art Walk, Craigslist, Knock Down Barns, Video

News & Politics, Savage Love Sep 19, 2013
Greasy hipster noise sex

What to do about neighbors who won't keep it down. Plus: Do you need to disclose that blow job?
- By Dan Savage
- Tags: Savage Love, lesbian, noise pollution, hipster mustache, Robert Lopez, Jeff Marx, Jeff Whitty, Avenue Q, Tony Award, monogamous relationship, sex, creative writing, closeted gay men, Craigslist, nonmonogamous gay couples, Jeffrey Dahmer

News & Politics, Savage Love Aug 15, 2013
A little help from Dan's friends

Advice this week—on rough fantasies and shitty relationships—comes from author Daniel Bergner and blogger-activist Chris Savage.
- By Dan Savage
- Tags: Savage Love, Savage Love Letter of the Day, the Stranger, Daniel Bergner, What Do Women Want? Adventures in the Science of Female Desire, Salon, lesbian, Craigslist, rape, divorce, stalking fantasy, therapy, eros, masturbation, Chris Savage, Michigan, Rachel Maddow, Michigan Democratic Party, manipulative girlfriend

Arts & Culture, Feature Jul 31, 2013
A portrait of the artists (OK, that might be a stretch) as 18-year-old porno directors

What started as a joke between two college students has led to a casting call, an awkward audition, and several hours of (so far) PG-rated footage. How far will they take it?
- By Aimee Levitt
- Tags: Feature, porn, VHS, unique thrift, film, Austin Powers, Austin Plowers, Cameron Chapleau, Jaboukie Young-White, porno movies, editing, porno movie titles, Craigslist, sex, casting, Exxxquire Productions, head shots, dick shots, Tribeca Flashpoint Media Arts Academy, Marian Catholic High School, Chicago Heights, Kickstarter, roommates, South Loop, DePaul University, filmmaking, documentaries, Catfish, Six Days to Air: The Making of South Park, behind-the-scenes, porn names, Dorian James, Jean de Bois, Keller Anderson, cinematography, puns, Leigh Ann Christensen, auditions, FetLife, Top Gun

News & Politics, Chicagoans Jul 26, 2013
This week's Chicagoan: Kayla Lane Freeman, new Chicagoan

"When my dad and I started approaching the city limits and seeing the buildings, that was the first time I started to feel sad, which was strange, 'cause that was the time I should have felt most excited."
- By Anne Ford
- Tags: Chicagoans, Austin, Texas, University of Texas, moving, Facebook, Craigslist, roommates, driving, Iowa, Wrigleyville, traffic, 7-Elevent, Slurpees, winter, apartments, relocating

News & Politics, Savage Love Jul 25, 2013
Should I marry my roughhousing, possibly asexual, crap-in-bed true love?

More no-brainers from the inbox. Plus: another word of advice for FURFAG.
- By Dan Savage
- Tags: Savage Love, straight man, married, Craigslist, Casual Encounters, blow jobs, porn, bisexual, gay, situational homosexuality, SexInfoOnline, Saudi Arabia, gonorrhea, syphilis, fiance, asexual, endocrinologist, urologist, medical attention

Best of Chicago, Goods & Services Jun 19, 2013
Readers' Poll
Best Apartment Finder

Apartment People
- Tags: Goods & Services, Best of Chicago 2013, Apartment People, Craigslist, Readers' Poll

Arts & Culture, Valentine's Day Feb 7, 2013
Romance in the 90s (or lack thereof)

As seen through the lens of vintage Missed Connections
- By Kevin Warwick
- Tags: Valentine's Day, rollerblading, jogging, biking, totem pole, Ticketmaster, Ray Bans, Missed Connections, GrillBar, personals, Blue Note, Reader Matches, Lakefront Path, Connie's Pizza, I Saw You, ravers, The Admiral, Blue Line, Chuck Taylors, Red Line, Mary Cassatt exhibit, Craigslist, mayonnaise, science fairs, Miracle Whip, The Wieners Circle, Metro, Marie's Riptide Lounge, Museum of Science and Industry, Merchandise Mart, Admiral Theatre

Arts & Culture, Comedy Critic's Choice Jan 11, 2013
Recommended
Kurt Braunohler, crash-test romantic

The comic excels at kamikaze relationship advice
- By Kevin Warwick
- Tags: Comedy Critic's Choice, Kurt Braunohler, IFC, Bunk, Craigslist, Missed Connections, Cameron Esposito, Tomorrow Never Knows, Recommended

Blogs, Bleader Nov 9, 2012
The best Craigslist ad for a vintage, early-70s motorcycle that I've seen today

The blueprint for selling your vintage motorcycle on Craigslist
- By Kevin Warwick
- Tags: Things I Love, Two Wheels, Craigslist, two wheels, motorcycle, Honda, Bring a Trailer, CB350, donut, LA livin'

Blogs, Bleader Oct 5, 2012
A $10 art mystery: the coda

Remember that $10 art mystery we asked you to solve? Well here's the answer! We spent the money. :-/
- By Asher Klein
- Tags: Swag, The Internet, art mystery, art, narrative urge, 10storieshigh, Craigslist

Best of Chicago, Goods & Services Jun 20, 2012
Readers' Poll
Best Apartment Finder

Apartment People
- Tags: Goods & Services, Apartment People, Craigslist, Readers' Poll

Blogs, Bleader May 21, 2012
A smattering of NATO protest Missed Connections

Out of the streets and into the sheets!
- By Sam Worley
- Tags: Dim the Lights, News, NATO, Missed Connections, Craigslist

Arts & Culture, Art Critic's Choice Apr 3, 2012
The artist engages his alienation

Erik Wenzel's "Fresh Fat" at 65Grand
- By Sam Worley
- Tags: Art Critic's Choice, Erik Wenzel, local artist, alienated observer, technology, desktop wallpaper, Craigslist

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