How Health and Housing Relate to Crime in Chicago By Whet Moser Low birth weight, childhood lead poisoning, pre-term births, and infant mortality rate all go hand in hand with the crime rate—but there are significant differences in how neighboring communities are affected. Read more
Three Upcoming Chicago Design Events By Gina Bazer Watch out for a textile bazaar at Robin Richman, the return of Randolph Street Market, and woodworking classes at Rebuilding Exchange. Read more
Local Sales and Shopping Events to Hit This Week By Lynn Okura Bey Stores up and down Chicago Avenue and North Clark Street are holding big events, and there's more action throughout the city. Read more
Where to See More Surrealist Art in Chicago By Jason Foumberg Like the Magritte exhibit at the AIC? Check out these other mind-bending shows. Read more
The Most Expensive Loft in Chicago May Also Be the Most Gorgeous By Ian Spula The stunning triplex penthouse is newly listed for $2.25 million--the richest ask for any loft unit in the city. Read more
What to See at LollaShop, the Festival's Retail Pop-Up By Lynn Okura Bey The store on State Street opens on Friday for a week—and there are reasons to go beyond just getting a Lollapalooza tee-shirt. Read more
The Five Best Things to Do in Chicago This Week See Beyoncé and Jay-Z, Jack White, and a whole lot more music at Wicker Park Fest. Read more
Lacoste Reopens at Water Tower This Week By Lynn Okura Bey The preppy store is back with sales, giveaways, and support for a youth tennis program on Chicago's south side. Read more