November 2010
By Dennis Rodkin
The Hyde Park home of the former U.S. senator Carol Moseley Braun, who on Saturday launched her campaign to serve as Chicago’s next mayor, is on the market priced at $1.9 million.
Braun listed the house in March 2010, but “quietly,” says her agent, Diane Silverman of Urban Search Realty... Read more
Braun listed the house in March 2010, but “quietly,” says her agent, Diane Silverman of Urban Search Realty... Read more
By Bridget Maiellaro
The Alpha for Omega in Chicago
Omega (909 N. Michigan Ave.; 312-291-9412, omegawatches.com) opened its first Chicagoland boutique last week, kicking off the luxury watch line’s expansion in the U.S. Read more
Omega (909 N. Michigan Ave.; 312-291-9412, omegawatches.com) opened its first Chicagoland boutique last week, kicking off the luxury watch line’s expansion in the U.S. Read more
By Penny Pollack & Graham Meyer
"I gave my notice yesterday. I will be out of Red Light by the end of the year." –Jackie Shen Read more
By Gina Bazer
In the furniture world, the combination of steel and glass always seems to call to mind Parsons-style tables... Read more
November 3, 2010- More than 200 guests, including members of Chicago’s design community, Chicago Home + Garden readers, and friends of the magazine, gathered at The Tile Gallery to celebrate the first-ever Chairs for Charity event. One-of-a-kind chairs, created by fifteen of Chicago’s top designers, were auctioned off via a silent auction. Guests enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres from District Bar, Floriole, Abigails American Bistro, More, Paula & Monica’s, and UV Vodka. The event raised more than $10,000 for Designs for Dignity, which provides pro bono design services to area nonprofits. Read more
By Catey Sullivan
If you missed the Magnificent Mile’s Lights Festival celebration last weekend, fret not. East Peoria also hosts an annual electric spectacular with a parade of about 30 floats illuminated by two million lights... Read more
Dear The Whistler,
We love your finely crafted cocktails at ridiculously recession-proof prices, but shuffling our feet on the sidewalk as we wait to get into what’s essentially a neighborhood bar can feel just plain silly... Read more
We love your finely crafted cocktails at ridiculously recession-proof prices, but shuffling our feet on the sidewalk as we wait to get into what’s essentially a neighborhood bar can feel just plain silly... Read more
Editor Richard Babcock highlights the magazine's history, future, and 40 Reasons to Love Chicago feature on CLTV's Evening Edition. Read more
By Penny Pollack & Graham Meyer
November has been a roller coaster for L2O (2300 N. Lincoln Park West; 773-868-0002). Now in the front car is Francis Brennan, the new chef. Read more