Cameron Esposito Learns You Can’t Always Save Yourself

On tending an ill partner, taking her book tour online, and Zoom trolls

Kathy Griffin

The comedian, 59, on her ultranotable neighbors, industry sexism, and that infamous Trump tweet

Magician Trent James Is the Purveyor of Pure Lies

For his next trick, this prodigy from Brookfield will change your perception of old-school magic.

Caleb Hearon Is Probably Eavesdropping on You

The local comedian sounds off on his newfound Twitter fame. (This time, you can hear both sides of the conversation.)

The Weird, Whimsical World of Rich Sparks

The fast-rising cartoonist’s first collection hits shelves this month.

Hannibal Buress

The comedian, 36, on growing up on the West Side, coping with ADHD, and giving up alcohol (but not drugs)

Danny Pudi Will Only Return to Cold Weather for Sketch Comedy

Bring In the Pimps

Concept: A bunch of (fictional) pimps get together and do improv comedy. Sound absurd, or absurdly offensive? It’s more than the sum of its parts, says creator Marz Timms.

This New Satire Publication Sources Its Laughs Locally

The Chicago Genius Herald’s “goth aldermen” feature put it on the map, but it’s been making Chicagoans chortle since March.

Finally, a Comedy Series About the South Side

Chandra Russell and Sultan Salahuddin, series regulars and writers on Comedy Central’s South Side, discuss the making of the new show.