This Slice of Wayne Avenue Is One of Lake View's Hottest Blocks By Ian Spula The street has seen a flurry of two-flat conversions, teardowns, and $2 million sales over the last several years. The latter two are accelerating. Read more
Southport Grocery & Cafe’s Brunch Doesn’t Rise to the Level of Its Wait By Carrie Schedler You may sit for hours for a meal that feels phoned-in. Read more
Remembering PJ Paparelli, the Artistic Director of American Theater Company By Zac Thompson Paparelli was one of the most socially engaged theater artists in the city. Read more
This Week’s Best Sales and Local Shopping Events By Tori Telfer It's Memorial Day weekend, which means tons of sales are happening around Chicago. Read more
How Chicago Could Turn Its Parking-Meter Money Pit Into a Revenue Stream By Whet Moser More meters and dynamic pricing could boost revenues—while at the same time keeping businesses and their customers happy. Read more
La Voûte Will Offer Bistro Fare in Homewood By Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer Dominique Tougne of Lincoln Park's Chez Moi will be running the kitchen of the spot, nestled in a boutique-style hotel. Read more
Here's What's Happening in Chicago Culture This Week By Matt Pollock Riot Fest is moving to Douglas Park, Lolla announces its schedule, and Hideout Block Party is taking a break. Read more
Where to Drink on the Beach this Summer By Luke Seemann Water, water, everywhere—and 7 places to drop in to drink. Read more
What's Going on With Brighton Park Real Estate? By Ian Spula Brighton Park housing has two distinct faces, and both hold promise as the neighborhood shifts from an industrial past. Read more
Renée Fleming on Bel Canto and All Those Musicals at the Lyric By Graham Meyer The superstar soprano has just renewed her creative consultancy with the opera company for two more years. Read more