In the day since Chicago got the G8 swept out from under us, there has been much lamentation about how the Second City just can't catch a break. But the NATO summit is the one the cool kids actually enjoy. And anyway, not everyone can be Kananaskis (or Heiligendamm). Read more
A new study suggests that the CTA's implementation of bus tracking—on its web site, on smart phones, and at bus stops—has led to a small but noticeable increase in weekday ridership, even if you adjust for what you'd expect. Read more
America's longest-serving inmate, incarcerated by the state of Illinois since 1946, passed away after a decades-long battle to clear his name, equaled only by the efforts of his victim's sister to keep him in prison. Doubts surrounding his guilt, however, are likely to persist. Read more
Readers ask questions, and our real estate expert answers. This week, a reader named Vonna wants tips on how to make her home more appealing to potential buyers. Read more
City Inspirations
Explore the latest local designs from ten up-and-coming fashion students during the Chicago Fashion Foundation’s fifth annual Future of Chicago scholarship competition on Wednesday, March 7, at the Chicago Cultural Center (78 E. Washington St.)... Read more
The G8 says thanks-but-no-thanks to Chicago, as it moves its annual summit to the sort of place that it seems most comfortable: an impregnable resort with a history of hosting the very powerful. Read more
If you want to enjoy a brew with a view this weekend, make for Northern Michigan, where a combination suds- and snow–themed festival awaits at the Boyne Highlands Resort in Harbor Springs... Read more
