The legendary saxophonist, who died this year at the age of 88, captured in two different New Year's Eve performances, including one of the last he'd ever give: 2010, at the Green Mill. Read more
There's a good chance Chicago will close out 2012 today with an average temperature of 54.5 degrees for the year, breaking the record set in 1921. Cities across the country are breaking that record, as is the U.S. as a whole. Read more
Among our faves: The Franklin, a backyard art space by Edra Soto and Dan Sullivan; the Museum of Contemporary Photography's retrospective; and Blistner, Ill., a photo book about a small Midwestern town's post-industrial decline Read more
The Bears started strong with a weak schedule, then collapsed against a long string of good teams—again struggling with their offense, despite the addition of Brandon Marshall. Having tried replacing quarterbacks, coordinators, and wide receivers, Lovie was next. Read more
Filmmaker Carlos Martinez interviews Marciala, a Logan Square tamale vendor, about why she came to America, the competitive business of selling tamales, and the spirit of giving. Read more
The homicide rate, the privatization of city services, and the coming political and legal fight over pension reform: a roundup of the stories that will be big in the coming year. Read more
