Because Chicago continues to stoke SNL's flame By Robert Buscemi The 1996 Northwestern grad and iO alum Seth Meyers on meeting "Saturday Night Live's frenetic demands—and how Chicago helps make it all happen Read more
Prescott Tolk to Open for Jon Lovitz at The Improv By Robert Buscemi TOP DOG: So far, it’s been a good year for Prescott Tolk Read more
Laughing Matter: Jim Gaffigan on Chicago comedy, Hot Pockets, and more By Robert Buscemi The Indiana native Jim Gaffigan on Chicago comedy, Hot Pockets, and more Read more
Anatomy of a Joke: Dissecting a joke from comedian Adam Burke By Robert Buscemi Our writer dissects a joke from up-and-comer Adam Burke, a comedian with an intellectual streak Read more
Gag Order By Robert Buscemi Need a laugh? Check out these 12 fresh comic talents—the best of the scene right now Read more
The Break Out By Robert Buscemi From July 2008: Standup comic Hannibal Buress is getting big. Read more
Office Face By Robert Buscemi We talk to native South Sider Leslie David Baker about his role as Stanley Hudson on NBC's hit show The Office. Read more
