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Patrick Kane is a gentleman.  Sure, a simple Google image search might return, uh, some shots of less gentlemanly behavior. But the 'Hawks winger has been named a finalist for the 2013 Lady Byng Memorial Trophy, awarded to the player who has  "exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability. " But what exactly is it about Kaner that makes him worthy of such an honor? Just take a look at this gentleman off the ice.  Want more?

Editorial staff Jessica Cantarelli Digital Producer, Editor jcantarelli@tribune.com Hometown: Hoffman Estates, IL Current Home: East Ukrainian Village What's great about Chicago? The accents and the pizza I'm the one on the staff most likely to... cry laugh   Rex Chekal Designer rchekal@tribune.com Hometown: Belle Plaine, IA Current home: Andersonville I'm the one on the staff most likely to: Test the alarm on the defibrillator (it works)

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Welcome, music nerds. Once a year, Austin, Texas, turns into a hipster Mardi Gras paradise for nearly an entire week during the music portion of SXSW. This year, RedEye made the 20-plus-hour road trip to check it out. Here are a few things we noticed along the way. TUESDAY 3/13 11:00 a.m. Everyone at  SXSW  looks like they're in a band. Everyone.   --Ernest Wilkins The first celebrity sighting of the trip? MTV VJ (they still have those, yeah?) Damien Fahey.

For four years, RedEye has been mapping locations of Chicago homicides both online and in the newspaper. Over the years, readers have wanted to know more about homicides and RedEye's data collection methods. Here are the answers to the most frequently asked questions. How does RedEye count homicides? RedEye collects information about homicides from the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office, which performs autopsies on bodies to determine the causes of death. If the Medical Examiner's Office rules that a person died of a homicide in Chicago, RedEye will...

For one night only, we're giving Chicago an open shot at 10 years of RedEye live on stage. Expect plenty of improv, impersonations and self-deprecation. With special appearances* by... • Chicago's favorite quarterback (he really loves us, guys)* • His baby-mama* • Da Mayor (no, the old one)* • POTUS * * Let's be real: none of those people will actually be there, but their impersonators will be great. But REALLY Featuring: • iO Theater's Whirled News Tonight • Schadenfreude • Megan Gailey ...

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NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN.  A PURCHASE WILL NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. The Semifinalist and Finalist rounds of "RedEye Rock N' Vote Competition" (the "Contest") start at 12:01 AM (CT) on Monday, April 9, 2012 and end at 11:00 PM (CT) on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 ("Contest Period"). The sponsor of this Contest is RedEye, which is located at 435 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611 ("Sponsor"). The Contest shall be subject to these Official Rules, and by entering, all contestants agree to abide and be bound by the terms and conditions herein and the decisions...

Chicago homicides were down 2 percent citywide last year compared with 2010, but there were a few communities on the South and West sides that saw their homicide numbers rise, RedEye data shows. Chicago logged 440 homicides in 2011, down from 449 in 2010, a RedEye analysis of preliminary police data found. However, some areas - including Austin, Englewood and Woodlawn - saw an increase of 30 percent or more increase in their homicide numbers from 2010 to 2011, according to RedEye data.

I listen to rock music, but I'm far more into classical. "Seinfeld" is one of my favorite shows, ever. I play tennis every summer, and I'm a Trekkie. The question is: Am I black enough? Should that be the question? Of course not. While appearing on Huffington Post Live last week, Wayne Brady was asked about being used aspop culture's standard for not being black enough when Bill Maher ignorantly referred to President Obama as not being a "real" black man. It's an old but ongoing story, and clearly it still stings Brady.

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Whether they like to admit it or not, athletes are a superstitious bunch. Some guys need to take the same route to the arena before every game. Some pitchers don't like to step on the base lines when they leave the mound and head to the dugout. You hear all sorts of crazy things athletes do to not jinx themselves. Basketball players are no different. Some guys have to wear certain shoes or get dressed the same way every time. Others listen to a certain kind of music or song, and still others like to read.

Though you probably already know, let's review why you should come to Tuesday's (free!) RedEye Rock 'n' Vote show 7:30 p.m. at House of Blues (17+): --You chose these four local artists (UIC/Little Italy pop-rockers The Addies; South Shore rapper DVS Jackson, Esq.; Bucktown folk/country singer Michele McGuire; North Center funk/hip-hop ensemble whysowhite) from our Rock 'n' Vote Top 10, which we narrowed down from more than 150 submissions. So this show is happening this way because of you!

On April 21, 2003 , I was an 18-year-old senior at Ferndale High School in Washington state. I was about a week away from making the most important decision of my life so far: where I would go to college. I worked at Dairy Queen, where a sophomore guy I had a crush on would come in to visit me. I wanted to be a journalist, and couldn't have been more excited about my future. On April 21, 2003 , Amanda Berry, who would turn 17 the next day, got off work at a Cleveland Burger King, accepted a ride home from a stranger, Ariel Castro, and vanished.

A plastic gun made almost entirely with a 3D printer was fired last week, marking the first time ever a functioning firearm has been created with the technology. Well, sort of. The 3D printed gun, called “The Liberator,” was created in Austin, Texas, by an organization called Defense Distributed, which claims its goal is to “produce and publish information related to the 3D printing of firearms.” The weapon was created with a 3D printer purchased on eBay for $8,000 and assembled using 15 printed components made from ABS plastic.

Chicago's own Kanye West took the title last year--but who should RedEye name 2011's Pop Person of the Year? We'll be unveiling the winner in RedEye in December, but until then, we're looking for readers to weigh in on who they would pick from these top five contenders. Cast your vote in our online poll, and stay tuned for some fun sneak peeks, trivia and more on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram (search: redeyechicago) and Tumblr . Or maybe you're the best choice for Pop Person of the Year?

RedEye joined Facebook in 2007 and has steadily grown its following since then--thanks to you! Last week, we hit the 15,000 "likes" mark, and we'd like to say thank you for following us throughout the years.  Meet us at the newly relaunched Rockit Burger Bar in Wrigleyville Thursday night (April 12) for a quickie, after-work get-together to celebrate our Facebook milestone. Here's the kicker: Show up, tell them RedEye sent you and get a special treat, courtesy the Rockit and RedEye crews.  Here the details--pass it on!

Grand Boulevard, West Englewood and West Pullman each recorded their fifth homicide of the year in the past week, a RedEye analysis of preliminary police data found. In Grand Boulevard, a 19-year-old man was shot to death Tuesday in the 4700 block of South Calumet Avenue, officials said. Grand Boulevard recorded eight homicides last year, RedEye found. In West Englewood, a 47-year-old woman was stabbed to death Saturday in the 7200 block of South Ashland Avenue, police said. West Englewood logged 19 homicides last year, according to RedEye data.

Another school year is coming to an end, and once again I wasn't asked to give a commencement speech. What a shame, because most speakers are boring and useless. Attention Toni Morrison, Al Gore and the other big-name commencement speakers - here is some advice college graduates can actually use. Feel free to borrow these tips. > > No one cares about stories from your frat or sorority other than people from your frat or sorority. > > Take advantage of any discounts your student ID allows for as long as possible.