Five Things to Listen for in Charles Ives’s Second Symphony By Graham Meyer The Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Beyond the Score delve into the referential composer this weekend. Read more
Five Great Things to Do in Chicago This Week See Diana Ross, Demetri Martin, comic books, silent films, and more. Read more
There's a Big Congressional Race Heating up in Illinois By Carol Felsenthal Republican Bob Dold's challenge to incumbent Democrat Brad Schneider will be watched far beyond the 10th District. Here's why. Read more
Happy Birthday, Wrigley Field: How Chicago Became a Cubs Town By Whet Moser The northsiders' fecklessness on the field hasn't cost them that much with its devout fan base, the result of canny marketing decisions and demographic change. Read more
Four New Restaurants Are Opening In Chicago This Week By Carrie Schedler Brendan Sodikoff's Cocello is opening, the Winchester is serving drinks, and John Barleycorn is about to take its final shot. Read more
What's the Worst Thing About Chicago Restaurants? By Harry Sawyers The city has some amazing places to eat. But let's be honest—it ain't perfect. Read more
Taste What a New Chef Is Cooking at The Lobby By Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer Try this elaborate beet salad, and a couple of other new dishes, before Seth Moliterno overhauls the menu May 15. Read more
Here Are Chicago's Best Retail Sales and Events This Week By Lynn Okura Bey Twelve ways you can get a deal on clothes, jewelry, spas and more. Read more