After a big price cut, a Georgian mansion—designed by David Adler for a daughter of John G. Shedd—gets the third owner in its 75-year history Read more
In a new book on friendship, a noted Chicago author concludes that it should be treated as an art—one worthy of regular maintenance through thoughtful cultivation Read more
Love to sit down with a plate of eggs, some tasty potatoes or toast, a cup of freshly brewed joe, and the morning paper? These recently opened spots have got your number.
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Douglas Rodriguez, Miami-based executive chef who owns restaurants in three time zones. His latest, De La Costa,opens in July in the River East Art Center. Read more
The 1960 Nixon-Kennedy presidential election proved that a successful candidacy cannot be had without photogenic appeal. But in the coming gubernatorial race, both major-party candidates seem equally challenged when it comes to having a bad hair day. Read more
The first U.S. city to host the Gay Games in more than a decade, Chicago expects to welcome some 12,000 participants from about 50 countries beginning July 15th. Here are a few standouts representing the 2,000-member Team Chicago and where audiences can go to cheer them on. Read more
Playmate turned self-help guru Jenny McCarthy has never been afraid to bare it all. To see how Jenny’s advice stacks up against conventional fare, we compared her views with those of some local experts with some recent releases of their own. Read more
