Bruce Rauner's Wine 'Club' Is More Like a Wine Dude Ranch
The gubernatorial candidate outed himself as a member of a six-figure wine club. But by the standards of elite Napa vineyards, Napa Valley Reserve is a bargain.
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10 Stories Every Chicagoan Should Read This Week
Life after prison, what happened to Chicago’s school librarians, hope for the Cubs, and more.
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August 13, 2014—More than 450 guests turned out at Chop Shop in Wicker Park to celebrate the winners from Chicago magazine’s “Best of Chicago” feature from the August issue. Attendees enjoyed beer courtesy of Goose Island, wine by Cooper’s Hawk Winery, and signature cocktails from Ketel One, Don Julio, Bulleit Bourbon, Tanqueray, and Johnnie Walker. … Read more
2014 Best of Chicago
August 13, 2014—Chicago magazine hosted an event at Chop Shop in Wicker Park to honor the winners from the August issue’s “Best of Chicago” editorial feature. Attendees enjoyed beer courtesy of Goose Island, wine by Cooper’s Hawk Winery, and signature cocktails from Ketel One, Don Julio, Bulleit Bourbon, Tanqueray, and Johnnie Walker. Guests snapped their … Read more
At Infrastructure Forum, Bruce Rauner and Pat Quinn Spar on How to Pay for It
Income tax or service taxes? It’s one of the clearest choices the candidates have outlined for the future of Illinois.
What Rahm Needs to Know About the Taxi Industry
One former cabby berates the mayor about the city’s short-sighted taxi policies.
Stella Summer Music Series 2014 at The Scout
August 20, 2014—Chicagoans joined together for Chicago magazine’s third Stella Summer Music Series event at The Scout, which featured a special acoustic performance by Andrew Belle. Guests enjoyed complimentary Stella Artois and perfectly paired appetizers while enjoying the live music.
10 Great Stories Chicagoans Should Read This Week
Sharp looks at Chicago’s businesses, politics, schools, grocery stores—and the city’s violence, from several different angles.
The Long Rebound for Darrell Williams
A sexual assault conviction derailed a promising basketball career and spurred a public outcry. Now that the verdict has been overturned, how does a young man get on with his life?
How the Deep South Came to Chicago
Rail lines between Chicago and Mississippi established ties that have endured long after the Great Migration—and these southern roots even reach west into Iowa.