Just keeping an eye on web culture here. Last week there was some sort of storm in Brooklyn, possibly a tornado, possible just a little funnel…

Hawaii has long been known as a tourist destination, but lately it's been gaining popularity as a hub for TV and film production. And now, the show that helped develop that industry is coming back. Heidi Chang reports.

There was some heavy weather in Brooklyn yesterday. A tornado? A funnel cloud?…

Interesting article in the Wall Street Journal as the holiday shopping season approaches. People are leaning toward buying smaller stuff. They're…

If 3D is going to take over our lives, at least we don't have to look like total dorkwads in the glasses provided by the local cinemultiplex….

The rock band Weezer has a new album out and they're approaching promotion of it in a kind of different way. They've made themselves available to…

The final season of Oprah's TV show is now underway. Once it ends, it'll leave a huge gap — not just in daytime programming, but also in Chicago's local economy. The Windy City has been home to many of the most popular talk shows. Why? Tony Arnold reports.

I guess I would tune in to a live YouTube stream of sports. Aaaaaand I can't think of anything else. A concert? Not if I could see it later….

Also, I called him “Paul” on the show. Sorry. Phil.

"The Oprah Winfrey Show" begins its final season. The show has been taped in Chicago for 25 years. Tony Arnold reports on Oprah's economic impact on the Windy City and what life might be like without her.