Father Hesburgh and His Close Friendship with Ann Landers
The late Notre Dame president was a confidante of the famous Chicago advice columnist.
Issues: February 2015
Logan Square Boutique Rocky and Luella Brings New Brands to Chicago
Two veterans of Anthropologie set out to reflect their own style, and to bring brands unavailable elsewhere in the city, in building their new store.
Get This Historic Queen Anne Near Downtown Glen Ellyn for $800,000
The seller of this seven-bedroom house, attractive inside and out, has had difficulty finding a buyer also willing to be a caretaker for this place’s old bones. Now with a bargain price in an improved market, it may get a lot easier.
Perennial Virant Will Ruin You for Other Hotel Breakfasts
When you know you could be ordering French toast this delicious in the Hotel Lincoln, you’ll never be able to look at a continental breakfast the same way again.
How Jeanne Gang Works
The local architectural legend takes a tour through her recent work—past, future, and speculative—finding influence in turtle shells, basements, and the palette of Chicago.
Take a Look at This Week’s Best Sales and Local Shopping Events
Krista K Boutique, the Tie Bar, and other shops around town have some great events going on.
This Week's Must-Read Stories in Chicago Culture
Key and Peele have their moment, Guy in Your MFA gets a book deal, and Tree discusses his new mixtape.
Under Armour Is Opening Its Biggest Brand House Ever on Michigan Avenue
The new store, opening March 6, will have a “dedicated youth zone” and an “optojump exerience,” whatever that is.
The Top Five Best Things to Do in Chicago This Week
Louder Than a Bomb celebrates its 15th fest, plus more great activities for the week ahead.
What You Need to Know About the Chicago Dining Scene This Week
You may want to start thinking about getting in line for the one-day-only resurrection of one of the city’s dearly departed restaurants.