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Atomic Comics // The New Pollution

by Matt Byrne February 10, 2012 -

The New Pollution looks to cut through the smog to spotlight the events that could easily become the next big thing in Chicago's ever-growing comedy, literary, and storytelling scenes.
Blogger and comedian Sara Schaefer at Green Door Tavern Feb. 11 // Just Announced

by Alyssa Vitale February 8, 2012 -

The A.V. Club will always support ingenious, nerdy comedians.
Deranged millionaire John Hodgman at Second City April 1 // Just Announced

by Rebecca Diaz February 7, 2012 -

This comedian, TV personality, and unapologetic nerd has appeared on everything from The Daily Show to the kid-friendly (and, okay, kind of creepy) movie Coraline.
Celebrate George Washington's birthday with the old man himself // Local Newswire

by Alyssa Vitale February 6, 2012 -

America’s original ginger, Thomas Jefferson, has already promised a musical performance.
Local comedian getting a little Internet buzz for her bit about rape // Local Newswire

by Alyssa Vitale February 6, 2012 -

Her stand-up routine has even won the approval of ultra-feminist Jezebel, so you know you can put down your pitchforks and torches for the time being.
Blewt’s Steve Gadlin scores $25,000 for kitty drawing idea // Local Newswire

by Matt Byrne January 31, 2012 -

When pitching his website, Gadlin claimed, “There is an economy for stupid, and I am overflowing with it. My cat drawings are poised to be the next pet rock.”
Get drunk, hear comedy about being drunk at The Blackout Diaries this weekend // Local Newswire

by Joe Guszkowski January 27, 2012 -

We’d tell you about the drunkest we’ve ever been if we could remember it.
Talking smack with the United States of Improv // Interview

by Matt Byrne January 20, 2012 -

Kentucky, Vermont, Ohio, and South Carolina are all out to get each other.
Watch 2 Chicagoans duke it out on The People’s Court over stolen stand-up // Local Newswire

by Marah Eakin January 19, 2012 -

Chicago Underground Comedy will never be the same.
Portlandia // Recommended If You Like

by Matt Byrne January 18, 2012 -

For fans of the IFC show, The A.V. Club highlights local projects in the same humorous vein.

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Atomic Comics // The New Pollution

Blogger and comedian Sara Schaefer at Green Door Tavern Feb. 11 // Just Announced

Deranged millionaire John Hodgman at Second City April 1 // Just Announced

Celebrate George Washington's birthday with the old man himself // Local Newswire

Local comedian getting a little Internet buzz for her bit about rape // Local Newswire

Blewt’s Steve Gadlin scores $25,000 for kitty drawing idea // Local Newswire

Get drunk, hear comedy about being drunk at The Blackout Diaries this weekend // Local Newswire

Talking smack with the United States of Improv // Interview

Watch 2 Chicagoans duke it out on The People’s Court over stolen stand-up // Local Newswire

Portlandia // Recommended If You Like

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