Pat Quinn's Illinois Budget Address is Tomorrow, But the Fuss Has Begun

By Whet Moser

Pat Quinn hasn't yet delivered his state budget address, but state GOP legislators are already crying foul. Meanwhile, two potential solutions, a reduction in pension benefits for existing employees and a progressive state income tax, are likely to remain unconstitutional. Read more

Chicago Magazine Named Among CRMA Finalists

The National City and Regional Magazine Association announced Monday the finalists for its 26th CRMA awards competition. Among the 143 finalists and 35 publications, Chicago magazine secured 15 nominations. Read more

Decoding Devon: ABC 7 Explores Chicago's Flavors

Chicago magazine's Decoding Devon story comes to life on the ABC 7 Morning News series Chicago's Flavor. Writer Victoria Lautman and anchor Judy Hsu navigate the culture-rich neighborhood to reveal the most vibrant shops and tastiest restaurants. Read more

Online Vintage Shop Offers Free Home Try Ons

By Bridget Maiellaro

Fitting Frenzy Ash & Arrow, an online vintage clothing, shoes, and accessories shop, launched in November 2010 and now offers in-home try-on services for Chicago women... Read more

Chicago design team Creatures of the Wind 's Fashion Week presentation

By Nora O'Donnell

Chicago's senior editor Nora O'Donnell is covering Fashion Week 2011 from New York. Here are her tweets from yesterday's Creatures of the Wind show with some great links to the designers and local fashion elite... Read more

New Chicago Mayoral Poll: Women Love Rahm Emanuel?

By Whet Moser

Whenever a new poll in this year's mayoral primary comes out, attention is drawn to likely voting by race. But what about gender? A new poll shows Rahm Emanuel may have a big advantage with women. Read more

The Mayoral Debate: Could Rahm Emanuel Take On Ed Burke?

By Whet Moser

Ed Burke took a licking from Rahm Emanuel in last night's WTTW mayoral debate. But the city's longest-serving alderman and finance committee chair has taken them from Jane Byrne, Harold Washington, and Mayor Daley, and keeps ticking. Read more

Vintage…at Big Boxes?

By Gina Bazer

The past few West Elm catalogs have offered one-of-kind finds,... Read more

Not Asked at the WTTW Mayoral Forum: What Would Rahm Do with His Leftover Campaign Cash?

By Carol Felsenthal

Every political junkie watching Monday’s WTTW Chicago Tonight mayoral forum surely has a question or two that he/she wishes the moderator, Sun-Times columnist Carol Marin, had asked. I wish Marin had asked Rahm Emanuel, “Should you get the 50-percent-plus-one vote next Tuesday, will you direct what’s left of the $11 million or so in fundraising money... Read more

Want a Real Battle Between Politicians and Unions? Welcome to Wisconsin

By Whet Moser

As politicians and unions quietly shadowbox in Chicago and Illinois, a real throwdown is shaping up across the border. The fallout could shape politics in our state and across the country. Read more

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