State-union relations and public pensions are on the political frontburner… and a Tribune-WGN investigation into local union leaders drawing substantial city pensions will add fuel to the fire.
A brief introduction to the work of Dmitry Samarov: artist, writer, cab driver, and the next contributor to “Off the Grid,” dispatches from our writers-in-residence.
Capers make everything better, to wit—the firm and flaky lemon sole over mashed potatoes @ Chez Joël Bistro. CHEZ JOËL BISTRO: 1119 W TAYLOR; 312-226-6479
The singularly unchewy grilled calamari @ Chez Joël Bistro will make you think twice about all other calamari preps. CHEZ JOËL BISTRO: 1119 W TAYLOR; 312-226-6479
@pennypollack: Soupe à l’oignon gratinée @ Chez Joël Bistro gets it oh-so right. Exquisite broth, loads of onions, crusty cheese topping. CHEZ JOËL BISTRO: 1119 W TAYLOR; 312-226-6479
Yesterday, I posted part one of my interview with Chicago Public Schools CEO Jean-Claude Brizard. Here, part two of our conversation, in which he talks about his typical day, his relationship with Rahm and Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis, whether he’ll send his son to public school, and more…
There is always a lot of creative bang-for-the-buck action going on at the Randolph Street Market, with its subdivisions of an antique market, a modern vintage clique, and an indie designer market nesting like Russian dolls…
ERIN FETHERSTON jacket ($595), pants ($295, available in black), and blouse ($275, by special order), at Perchance at the Elysian, 11 E. Walton St. OBJETS D’ENVY earrings ($88), at Macy’s, 111 N. State St. BRIAN ATWOOD shoes ($580), at Nordstrom, 55 E. Grand Ave. RELATED: Behind the Scenes: Strong Silhouettes with Trim Tailoring » … Read more
CUSHNIE ET OCHS dress ($1,795), at cushnieetochs.com. FENDI fur jabot ($2,390), collection available at Neapolitan, 715 Elm St., Winnetka. ALLDRESSEDUP feather gilet ($604), at Chalk, 2611 Prairie Ave., Evanston. JÉRÔME DREYFUSS bag ($1,120, other colors available), at Shirise, 341 Park Ave., Glencoe. ALESSI Tic watches ($275–$300 each), at the MCA Store, 220 E. Chicago Ave. … Read more
By Stacey Jones Spot On: Polka dot power MARC JACOBS sweater ($995) and pencil skirt ($995), at Marc Jacobs, 11 E. Walton St. Photograph: Jeff Harris Creature Comforts: Rings that rule the animal kingdom 1. JOHN HARDY bull ring ($1,195), at Neiman Marcus, 737 N. Michigan Ave. 2. ALEX SOLDIER snail ring ($5,950), … Read more
