The lifelong Chicagoan was replaced by Derrick Rutledge, the subject of a recent Washington Post profile, but she remains friends with the First Lady—and dishes to us about her previous “fairy tale” job.
A new app uses facial-recognition technology to tell you the age and gender mix of bar patrons in specific Chicago watering holes, and whether or not they’re “chill,” “social,” “hoppin,” or “crazy.” TMI? Not enough.
The first in a series of our staffers’ recommendations for gifts for the design-savvy on your list…
The conservative Ross Perot goes viral when he stumbles over a question about Obama’s handling of the Libyan uprising. Here’s video of what happens when you get trapped in the rules of the game.
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SHOPPER: The Chicago site of the high-end retailer is just one of the stores launched in a nationwide expansion.
HOLIDAY, CELEBRATE!: Insider tips to set off the party season with sparkling personality
KITCHEN AID: Home cooking can be world-class with these new items.
