Mark Cappelli is something of a rarity in the world of piano technicians: He has a master’s degree in piano performance and has been tickling the ivories since he was a toddler. Pickle Piano Company, a retailer in Bloomingdale, praises Cappelli for his pitch-perfect ear, a talent that the Grant Park Music Festival, Chicago Symphony … Read more
You can get your rugs cleaned more inexpensively elsewhere, but you’d be hard-pressed to find another spot that puts the lowly floor dweller on as high a pedestal as this family-owned operation does. The Klujians have garnered a faithful following for their ability to revive fragile heirlooms (thanks to adjustable wash pressure and machinery that … Read more
The go-to mover for governors, billionaires, and auctioneers, Bradtke is expensive, sure. (Getting an antique armoire from downtown to Winnetka, for example, costs about $360.) But for valuables that must arrive without a scratch, no company offers more peace of mind, says real estate agent Millie Rosenbloom: Its trained workers precisely and securely wrap each … Read more
Why stop at NoCa? Here are some other ideas for unnamed microneighborhoods.
June 26, 2015—Summer Lovin’ attendees were treated to a photo opportunity provided by Fifth Third Bank.
June 26, 2015—Chicago magazine and The Auxiliary Board of Northwestern Memorial Hospital celebrated the magazine’s 20 most eligible singles, as featured in the July issue, at the 15th annual Summer Lovin’ event. Guests gathered at the Chicago History Museum to enjoy an evening of fun, complete with delicious bites from 15 of the city’s hottest … Read more
The presidential candidate wants you to fear immigrants. But in the Midwest, they’re a lifeline for cities that are losing population and facing crime problems.
Three athletes with Chicago roots are up for awards in the categories that honor athletes with disabilities.
The Department of Housing and Urban Development just announced new, robust guidelines for defining what fair housing is, and new tools to build it. But will they be enforced?
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Annual Man & Woman of the Year Grand Finale, presented by G&T Sports Medicine, was held at the Swissôtel on Saturday, June 20. More than 600 guests attended for the announcement of the 2015 Man & Woman of the Year: Luke Smith of MVTRAC and Megan Van Pelt of Starwood … Read more
