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Moshe Kasher // Interview

by Marah Eakin April 18, 2012 -

The comedian on his new book and years as a teenage screwup.
Show Theodora // The New Pollution

by Matt Byrne April 18, 2012 -

This “no stand-up, no improv” showcase highlights some of the city’s finest hidden gems.
Greg Proops // Interview

by John Semley April 16, 2012 -

The once and future king of improv on his podcast, his live shows, and the essence of the Proopsian.
Matt Walsh // Interview

by Marah Eakin April 13, 2012 -

The Upright Citizen on his directorial debut in High Road, and whether Chicago is still the center of improv comedy.
Chris Hardwick // Interview

by Marah Eakin April 12, 2012 -

The Nerdist mogul on his empire, his wish list, and which commenters are the worst.
Vince Vaughn, Patton Oswalt, Stephen Merchant, and more playing Just For Laughs // Local Newswire

by Marah Eakin April 10, 2012 -

There’s also going to be some puppet comedy.
Local comic Cameron Esposito moving to L.A., throwing two last hurrah shows // Local Newswire

by Sean Lechowicz April 9, 2012 -

The local scene is losing another solid participant.
Stan Lee, Nina Dobrev, Tom Felton confirmed for Wizard World convention // Local Newswire

by Alyssa Vitale April 6, 2012 -

Plus: Joey Lawrence. Whoa!
Watch Tina Fey’s advice for living in Chicago, avoiding getting your nose bitten off // Local Newswire

by Marah Eakin April 5, 2012 -

A dude lived in her apartment building lobby who’d had his nose bitten off. No big deal.
Your Funniest Friends // The New Pollution

by Matt Byrne April 3, 2012 -

The show’s bro-friendly location might not conjure up much anticipation, but this gang knows what’s up.

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Moshe Kasher // Interview

Show Theodora // The New Pollution

Greg Proops // Interview

Matt Walsh // Interview

Chris Hardwick // Interview

Vince Vaughn, Patton Oswalt, Stephen Merchant, and more playing Just For Laughs // Local Newswire

Local comic Cameron Esposito moving to L.A., throwing two last hurrah shows // Local Newswire

Stan Lee, Nina Dobrev, Tom Felton confirmed for Wizard World convention // Local Newswire

Watch Tina Fey’s advice for living in Chicago, avoiding getting your nose bitten off // Local Newswire

Your Funniest Friends // The New Pollution

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