By Whet Moser
Who won Wisconsin last night? The GOP retained four of six seats, meaning... no one's really sure. Tune in next week for the Democratic recalls! And perhaps next year, for Gov. Scott Walker himself. Read more
August 2011
By Whet Moser
One of the most prominent restaurant critics in the country insists that you tip 20 percent at all times, which comes as a shock to some. When did 20 percent become expected? Earlier, it seems, than I thought. Read more
Top events this week: Fabulous displays of wealth … Rufus Wainwright does double duty … a lowrider convoy cruises Bridgeport … plus, Maria Pinto’s weekend plans Read more
By Carol Felsenthal
With the United States Postal Service losing $8.5 billion last year, some 3,653 post offices nationwide (out of 31,871) are being reviewed for possible closing. Illinois carries the dubious distinction of having the most potential closures—176. Chicago gets whacked with the possible closing of 12 stations, and all of them sit in the congressional districts of either Danny Davis or Bobby Rush... Read more
By Nina Kokotas Hahn
CURRICULUM VITAE: Nature can often be the best teacher, as these courses will demonstrate Read more
By Dennis Rodkin
Demolition is well underway on the Gold Coast home where Frank Lloyd Wright lived briefly with a girlfriend (and future wife) while not yet divorced from his first wife. On Tuesday, the owner of the site told me that once the old residence is razed, construction will start on a four-story home designed “to look like it’s been there 100 years, to look correct for the neighborhood...” Read more
By Whet Moser
Recent comments suggest that Chicago's top cop could be amenable to softening the city's approach to policing low-level possession. It would also be another bad-behavior-based revenue stream, which are becoming an increasing part of the city's shaky finances. Read more
August 4, 2011--The VIP Kitchen Walk Party was held at the Sub-Zero/Wolf showroom in The Merchandise Mart on August 4th. More than 100 guests enjoyed food and wine pairings from chef Craig Bell. Raffle prizes included Ravinia tickets and wine baskets from William Hill. Proceeds from the event benefited the work of Designs for Dignity. Read more
By Whet Moser
Racing Sausages for Recall; presidential-size turnouts; gubernatorial-level campaign money; and total unpredictability. Our neighbors to the north live in much more interesting times. Read more
By Bridget Maiellaro
Kickin’ It
Kickin’ (2120 N. Halsted St.; 773-525-2120, kickinmaternity.com), a locally owned boutique in Roscoe Village that offers maternity active wear and contemporary maternity apparel, opened its second location last month in Lincoln Park... Read more
Kickin’ (2120 N. Halsted St.; 773-525-2120, kickinmaternity.com), a locally owned boutique in Roscoe Village that offers maternity active wear and contemporary maternity apparel, opened its second location last month in Lincoln Park... Read more