Thursday, September 17, 2026

Tag: Chicago

Robot Can’t See Glass. Company Valued at $625 Million

Both the autonomous and human-piloted models crashed into bus shelters the same week, proving that the problem was glass all along. Or that everyone at that company, robot or human, sucks at their job.

Drew Curtis

Clumsy Delivery Robot Crashes Into Chicago Bus Stop

AI's intelligence may be a threat to humanity, but a few tweaks are still needed.

Gabe Herman

Sharks Muddy the Green Waters in the Chicago River

St. Patrick only gets a day, but sharks have a whole week.

Bram Teitelman

Pope Tells Cubs Fans “Han Perdido!” Which Translates to “You Should’ve Drafted Pitching”

A reminder to Cubs fans that even divine forgiveness has limits... especially in October.

Drew Curtis

Chicago River Search for One Car Uncovers 97

Search team now legally obligated to find Waldo, Carmen Sandiego, and Jimmy Hoffa before lunch.

Drew Curtis

Chicago Sheep Escapes Slaughterhouse, Causes Rush Hour Chaos

Now seeks refuge on a farm with a Netflix password and an emotional support chicken.

Drew Curtis

Illinois Bar Offering Cicada-Infused Malört

When life gives you cicadas, make cicada-ade. Or perhaps combine the noisy insects having a once-in-a-17-year season throughout the Midwest with another regional phenomenon, disgusting Chicago liqueur Malört?

Bram Teitelman

You Must’ve Been a Beautiful Baby, ‘cause Baby… We Still Think You’re an Infant

A centenarian traveler has been repeatedly classified on airplane trips as an infant-in-arms. Her skin must be amazing!

Katie Compa