In a new book, Richard Renaldi's 73 photos capture the beauty of contact between people who don’t know each other. Here are the stories behind his Chicago images. Read more
Dan McCaffery takes on some tough projects, even for a big city developer. But two of his most important, controversial plans are moving ahead in early 2014. Read more
Also this week: Twitter to the rescue on flights gone bad, an app for finding local indie businesses when you travel, and a pasta tour of Italy. Read more
The Wicker Park consignment store will mark its clothing down to $1 this weekend—and there'll be a retrofitted Airstream trailer full of stylish vintage stuff parked out front. Read more
Chic patrons waited in a line out the door this weekend at the River North hotel bar with a stunning skyline view. The patio at the Godfrey may be quite a scene this year. Read more
See the Chicago Botanic Garden's Antiques & Garden Fair, DreamHome at the Mart, and get great deals on student work at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago's Spring Art Sale. Read more
