Why North Shore Homeowners Could Pay the Country Clubs' Tax Bills By Dennis Rodkin A look at the property tax battle that could leave Lake County homeowners with a hefty hike. Read more
Dr. Kermit Gosnell Is on Trial for Murdering Babies, and You've Probably Never Heard of Him By Whet Moser The similarities to the case of Illinois doctor Michael Swango are shocking. Read more
These Big Watches Make a Bold Statement for a Good Cause By Carly Boers Each band in Chicago-based 1:Face Watch’s rainbow of color options supports a different charity. Read more
Here Are the Best Sales and the Biggest Events in Chicago Shopping This Week By Lynn Okura Bey Atelier Azza opens on Michigan Avenue, the Art Institute holds its spring sale, spa week is back, and more deals are happening. Read more
Tell the CTA Exactly What You Think About Its New Trains By Harry Sawyers You can take an online survey to share your strongest opinions about Chicago's new trains' seating and layout. Hey, they asked for it. Read more
Steal This Home: A Wrigleyville Condo's Sellers Are Ready To Play Ball By Dennis Rodkin With a great location, high ceilings, and windows on four sides, this is a pretty incredible two-bedroom for just $299,900. Read more
With Benjamin Gone, Has the Bubble Burst on Highland Park Dining? By Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer After a flurry of North Shore openings, the last man standing has closed—but its owner has plans to reopen as a tapas restaurant. Read more
Sweet Baby Ray’s Is a Holy Union of BBQ and Baseball By Carly Boers We spent a Saturday at the new Wrigleyville spot, talking baseball, sipping beer, and shooting photos of some beautiful ribs and brisket. Read more
Frank Thomas Just Listed His House for $1.95 Million By Dennis Rodkin The tasteful six-bedroom Libertyville home has coffered ceilings, a great kitchen, and a lot of details showing the number from the White Sox slugger's jersey. Read more
Now is Your Chance to Snag Deals at Luminaire By Alice Oglethorpe Yes, you heard that right. The upscale design store is hosting a pop-up shop with affordable lines. Read more
