Everyone's a critic

	Amateur hour: The rise of the “average joe” critic leads to more voices—and more questions about whose opinion to trust.
	Eating their words: A powerful foodie forum causes a stir in the local restaurant scene.
	A matter of opinion: TOC editors weigh in on how blogs shape their worlds and name-check the sites they consider bookmark-worthy.
	Web masters: These local blogging luminaries click with a loyal following.
	Critical condition: Chicago’s top taste makers discuss why they critique culture—and why anyone should listen to them.
	Post serial: These bizarre local blogs prove some people have way too much free time.
	Roger that: On blogs and critics, Roger Ebert takes the long view.
	Primary school: While the national candidates get the limelight, Chicago bloggers illuminate some of the local politicos.
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	Blogging the gap: When it comes to theater criticism, the shortest distance between two cities is online