This Is an Amazing Fried Chicken Recipe

By Carly Boers, Penny Pollack, and Jeff Ruby

There's also a recipe for a fantastic punch to serve with the bird. Read more

How to Make Fantastic Brownies and Lemon Cream Pie

By Carly Boers, Penny Pollack, and Jeff Ruby

These two recipes make a sweet finish for a fine picnic. Read more

These Two Salad Recipes Are Great Sides for a Picnic

By Carly Boers, Penny Pollack, and Jeff Ruby

You can't go wrong with spicy potato salad or cool roasted beets on a hot summer day. Read more

The Neighborhood Already Loves Fountainhead's New Executive Chef

By Carly Boers

Cleetus Friedman is back in business at the beercentric gastropub with the excellent rooftop bar. Read more

Five Reasons a Casino in Chicago Is Such a Gamble

By William Spain

There's no road map. The market is saturated. And that's just the start of the possible problems. Read more

Deal of the Month: An Oak Park Home for $340,000

By Dennis Rodkin

With three bedrooms, a finished basement, and plenty of outdoor space, this 2,200-square-foot property is a lot of house for the marked-down price. Read more

Having a Beer with Smith Westerns on a Monday Afternoon

By Dan Hyman

On their third album, 'Soft Will,' the local rockers debut a more grown-up sound. Read more

Check Out This Rad House With a Silo

By Tate Gunnerson

This Wisconsin vacation home is about as fun as it gets for two kids, and the classic aesthetic fits the style of the grown-ups. Read more

Has Spiaggia Sold Out?

By Jeff Ruby

Spiaggia and Cafe Spiaggia are two Italian legends under one Mag Mile roof. Great food. Ridiculous prices. They're tourist traps—but maybe you should go anyway. Read more

This Beautiful Wisconsin Vacation Retreat Is a Modern Home Disguised as a Barn

By Gina Bazer

How do you build a modern structure that fits in with its rural setting? Just put the new systems in a familiar silhouette. Read more

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