Habit-forming
I first met graphic designer Ana Boyer of Habit Goods at October’s Design Harvest, when she told me about a great new line of bags they were working on. Well, they’re out…
Year: 2011
12 Months, 12 Pictures, 12 Stories: June
From Governor Sunshine to Mr. Unpopularity, one thing never changes: Rod Blagojevich always has a politician’s smile waiting for his fans.
Leslie Hindman on Buying Art and Antiques
WHAT THE PROS KNOW: Leslie Hindman, CEO of Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, on what she has learned over decades in the business about spotting trends, what to invest in, and how to get the most for your money
Where to Get Nonalcoholic Drinks in Chicago
MOCKTAIL CULTURE: The Shirley Temple has grown up: Four spots with virgin drinks for adults
12 Months, 12 Pictures, 12 Stories: May
Mayor Daley leaves office, ending an era in Chicago politics: “It’s all television money and polling now. It’s not parades. It’s not torchlights and songs.”
Are Police Sketch Artists Becoming Obsolete?
THE EYES HAVE IT: If police sketches help nab crooks, why are they a dying art? And how do sketch artists make heads or tails of witnesses’ memories anyway? I launch an investigation to find out
To New Year’s Eve or Not to New Year’s Eve?
What to do on 12/31 and beyond: Not looking to blow half of your 2012 entertainment budget before the year officially begins? We’ve got five things to do this week not on December 31—plus five great New Year’s Eve options that won’t break the bank.
Building Green in La Grange
With its farmhouse shape, Tony and Janet Lewandowski’s nearly finished new home in La Grange fits well among the traditionally styled homes on the block. But it differs from the old-timers in a significant way: designed to be miserly with natural resources, the house aims to be the first in La Grange to get LEED certification…
12 Months, 12 Pictures, 12 Stories: April
The final Cabrini-Green high rise is demolished over the course of the month, bringing to a close one of the most complex chapters in the city’s history.
12 Months, 12 Pictures, 12 Stories: March
Gov. Quinn brings the age of the death penalty to a close, representing a long-fought-for victory for activists and a tremendous amount of work by the city’s best journalists.