Since I know Toner is currently napping prepping for an OOC night, I may as well add a list to the mix.

Chicago is a pretty darn tech-savvy city — as it should be, we’re the 3rd largest in the nation — so here’s a short list of my fav Chicago-based blogs. Most are directly related to Chicago itself. This list is probs gonna grow!

• Chicagoist - General aggregate news blog with features on local bands , restaurants, etc. Part of of the -ist universe. I read this one more than once a day.
• CTA Tattler - Good for catching up on the CTA news and alerts. Not updated very often, but a decent once-every-two weeks check. Also links to the CTA Flickr pool.
• The Expired Meter - Found this one recently. Has had a lot of action lately thanks to the City’s insane plan of leasing out all parking meters to a private company (seriously, insane plan that warrants its own blog post, even though tis been beaten to death). Funny blog, too - and features a weekly feature where you can ask the Parking Geek questions about contesting tickets, etc.
• Gaper’s Block - Not strictly a blog, but an in-depth site about the city’s offerings and a general opinion site. Well designed too!
• Second City Cop - I certainly don’t agree with this cop’s politics, but he does offer insider perspective to a notoriously corrupt and misunderstood organization - the CPD. Good to read after police-related scandals (such as the 14 year old kid posing as a cop).
• The Food Chain - Part of The Reader, Chicago’s alternative weekly rag. I enjoy their reviews and whatnot in the printed magazine, so this is a good resource for when you’re trying to find a place to dine and don’t have a copy of The Reader handy.

I hope to increase this list, and of course, recommendations welcome!