How Close Do You Live and Work to the Chicago El?
A map shows the distribution of el stops throughout the city, revealing where’s a short walk, and where’s a long haul, to the city’s public-transportation arteries.
Year: 2011
Nora O'Donnell: Must-Have Summer Trends
Senior editor Nora O’Donnell visited the set of WGN Midday News to talk fashion. Nora discusses summer’s hottest fashion trends as featured in the May 2011 issue of Chicago magazine. From stripes and solids to swimwear and sandals, this summer is bringing sizzling styles!
Any Day Now: A first peek inside Stereo, the nightclub formerly known as Jedynka
A lesson for any would-be bar owner: Never announce an opening date. Once you have every license in hand and all inspections have been squared away and your contractors have packed up their tools for the very last time, just go ahead and open. Then tell everyone you’ve done so…
Artropolis, Garden Goodies, Oak Park/River Forest Kitchen Walk
The annual headline-grabbing, international fine art convention at Navy Pier that Chicago used to call Art Expo back in the day has morphed into a three-headed beast called Artropolis, and it’s kicking off tonight and continuing through Monday afternoon at the Merchandise Mart…
The Most Powerful Women in Chicago Journalism: Robert Feder's List, and My Additions
The value of listmaking resides in how the criteria reflect the interests and knowledge of the listmakers. Which is why there’s always room for one more. Here’s mine.
Donald Trump and the Emanuel Brothers—What's the Deal?
“Deal” is the best word to describe the relationship between Donald Trump (center) and the Emanuel brothers, Rahm and Ari. Photography: (Rahm Emanuel) Esther Kang; (Donald Trump and Ari Emanuel) Chicago Tribune Within minutes of the White House’s release of Barack Obama’s Hawaii birth certificate yesterday, Donald Trump more money to Democrats than Republicans—among … Read more
A Vintage Lake View Greystone With Room to Grow
List Price: $985,000
The Property: When making their coffee order, some people ask for the drink “with room”—space at the top of the cup for adding cream or sugar. Here’s a 124-year-old greystone in Lake View that comes with room: about 1,000 feet of unfinished walk-up attic space with 12-foot ceilings that could become a master suite or an enormous family room…
Obama Does Winfrey, Mayor Daley Talks Bees, Tina Fey at Google
During the president’s whirlwind day of birth certificates, Oprah, and fundraisers, the mayor suggests some small plans for Chicago. Very, very small.
5 More Exotic Spots for Destination Drinking
Related: HUBBARD INN » A new Hemingway-inspired River North concept bar 1) Barra Ñ This sultry Argentina-by-way-of-Avondale nook features barely there lighting, strong mojitos, and DJ-spun beats that pull dancers out of their seats. 2977 N. Elston Ave.; 773-866-9898 2) Huettenbar It’s Oktoberfest every night at this slice of Germany in Lincoln Square: flower boxes … Read more
Would Hemingway Lift a Pint at the Hubbard Inn?
THE GLASS ALSO RISES: A new River North concept bar—from the people behind English, LaSalle Power Co., and Angels & Mariachis—is inspired by Papa’s European exploits