What to Expect from the Cubs and White Sox this Winter
Trade rumors and potential moves for the two ball clubs, who are in very different phases of teambuilding this year
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How Not to Be a Cranky Dad Beast
Can anger management therapy improve your parenting? Our writer finds out.
Big Brothers Big Sisters’ BIG Bash
On November 11, the Leadership Board of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Chicago (BBBSMC) held its sixth annual party at Venue One. More than 500 guests were treated to touch-ups from Ulta Beauty, a whiskey tasting lounge by Woodford Reserve, and live music from Chicago Catz. With the help of the silent auction, the … Read more
Obama White House Photographer Showcases His Favorite Shots
Pete Souza, chief photographer for the former president, took nearly two million shots to document the Obama years.
Soda or Services? Cook County's Long-Term Tax Problem
For years, revenues have dwindled while expenses have gone up. With voters hostile to small but high-profile fixes, more fundamental changes may be necessary.
Pop Quiz: When Did Fulton Market Jump the Shark?
Illustration: John Kenzie A. When the trio Rascal Flatts decided to park their pickup next to Publican Quality Meats, the Aviary, and the carcasses of the neighborhood’s remaining meatpacking plants and open a country-themed chain restaurant on Green Street. B. When Lululemon announced it would establish a Randolph Street location to outfit locals in transparent … Read more
This Week’s 10 Must-Read Stories
Illinois’s forgotten corner of poverty, why Chicago’s rebound is in trouble, and youth hockey for the masses.
Charna Halpern
The legendary improv instructor, 65, on Del Close, Tina Fey, and slow comedy
What's Missing from Springfield's Response to Sexual Harassment?
More women, according to political players who say the male-led efforts risk not having input from those who are most affected.
Eve J. Alfillé’s 30th Anniversary Series Celebration
Beauty buffs and fashion lovers came together November 4 in honor of Evanston designer Eve Alfillé’s 30th anniversary. To celebrate her new fine art jewelry series, “In Great Spirits,” Alfillé treated revelers to a “Bubbly Bar,” wine station, treats from a Stan’s Donuts food truck, and raffle prizes, plus a glittering display of her new … Read more