Whole Baby Chicken @ Roka Akor

By Penny Pollack

More Reasons Walmart Is Moving into Chicago

By Whet Moser

As America goes, so goes Walmart: as the economy contracts, the big-box retailer is creating ever smaller boxes to fit our shrinking incomes into. Read more

Eighth Blackbird Plays Steve Reich's "Music for 18 Musicians" and "Double Sextet"

By Whet Moser

The great Chicago new-music group performs a piece they commissioned from the 70-year-old composer, plus his classic "Music for 18 Musicians," in a free Millennium Park concert. Read more

Where to Go This Weekend: Wisconsin’s Apostle Islands

By Catey Sullivan

Kayak through Wisconsin’s Apostle Islands at sunrise or sunset and the archipelago’s sandstone sea caves seem to glow from within. Here, an Apostle Islands itinerary that makes the most of the Lake Superior scenery... Read more

Jan Schakowsky: 'I Grew Up in a Different America'

By Carol Felsenthal

On Friday, I posted part one of my interview with Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, in which she promoted her new jobs bill and slammed the Republicans. Here's part two, in which she discusses why she broke down during a recent meeting with constituents, how middle-class America is disappearing, and more... Read more

Small Projects Awards

By Jan Parr

The entries for the Chicago chapter of the American Institute of Architects’ inaugural Small Firm/Small Project Awards have been posted... Read more

Weekend Photos: The Scout Waterhouse and Kitchen

The Scout was already packed when our nightlife reporter visited a couple of weeks back, so you can imagine the hubbub at Friday’s grand opening bash... Read more

Rock Fried Rice @ Rock Wrap & Roll

By Penny Pollack

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