Bluemercury Will “Blanket Chicago” with Makeup and Power Peels By Jenny Berg Plus, Randolph Street Market returns, discounts at Barneys, and a new shoe department for Macy’s Read more
RH Chicago Kicks Off Summer with New Outdoor Collections By Meg Mathis Plus: Unison Wicker Park closes, Karastan carpet sale, and more Read more
New Refreshing Summer Cocktail Ingredient: Yogurt? By Moira Lawler Ēma found a way to put breakfast into a cocktail. Read more
Ten Things to Do in Chicago This Week Robert Frank, Bright Half Life, House Music Conference, Ragtime, Bike the Drive, and more Read more
What Would an Illinois Budget Look Like? By Rob Arthur Illinois lawmakers haven't passed one for almost two years. But it's not for lack of proposals. Read more
Cleetus Friedman Will Helm New Restaurant at Theater on the Lake By Penny Pollack and John Hardberger The former Fountainhead chef will be leading the Lakefront, opening late summer—but you can preview the food this weekend. Read more
The Grand Bargain Could Include a Fix to the Broken School Funding System The state's schools are heavily funded by high property taxes and highly unequal. A budget deal could address both. Read more
Stephanie Izard Conquers Iron Chef Competition By Carrie Schedler Plus, a bunch of restaurant openings and other dining news this week. Read more
Politics, More Than Pork, Drove the Pension Debacle By Whet Moser The pension crisis is a looming shadow of Springfield's long mismanagement. It's also a symbol of how the two sides can achieve politically unpopular compromise. Read more
Set Your Clocks to Pacific Standard Time, Coming to River North By Penny Pollack and Carly Boers Expect lots and lots of carbs and roasted delights. Read more
