We’ve Got Characters

Streetwise vendors sometimes go to great lengths to attract customers.Photo: Anthony Souffle/Chicago Tribune 1. Columbia College in the ’90s had its share of StreetWise vendors. For me, the most notable was a gentleman who spoke in the most regal of English dialects to ply his wares. It wasn’t uncommon to hear “Forsooth, my fine lad!” … Read more

The Air Smells Like Chocolate

1 2 Illustration: Antoine Corbineau; Source: Ian Petchenik For every tourist remarking on the city's surprising perfume, there's a local nearby, smiling knowingly. Still, it's hard to be cynical about the Blommer Chocolate Company's free gift to the city. 1 Approximate extent of aroma on a day with strong southerly winds … 2 … and … Read more