Why Paul Vallas's Brother Headed Democrats for Bill Brady in 2010 Dean Vallas thought Quinn lacked "the political skills to navigate around a Mike Madigan." Read more
Paul Vallas Is With Quinn. But Why Do We Even Have a Lieutenant Governor? By Whet Moser A big Chicago name could be the next Governor Lite. Read more
See the Author of Help for the Haunted at Two Local Readings By Jonathan Messinger John Searles is on tour for a new book. Title aside, this is no simple ghost story. Read more
Go See The Blind Boys of Alabama By Erin Osmon The legendary musicians play a show promoting their new album at the Old Town School of Folk Music November 9. Read more
At Smalls Smoke Shack, Ten Bucks Buys a Lot of BBQ By Maggie Hennessy This tiny joint beautifully blends Southern American and Southeast Asian styles. Read more
The Trials Of Muhammad Ali Shows the Darkest Times for The Greatest By Matt Pollock In November, a few Chicago theatres will screen Bill Siegel's new documentary and hold Q&A sessions with the director. Read more
Bow & Stern Oyster Bar Slides Into West Town Next Month By Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer The oyster trend lives on, and there's a new shucker born every minute. Read more
The Numbers Behind the Lyric Opera's Parsifal Production Everything you need to know about the formidable Wagner work, playing at the Lyric November 9 through the 29th. Read more
The Venn Diagram Guide to Chicago's Hot New Concert Halls By Erin Osmon A trio of fresh music clubs combines the best qualities of three beloved Chicago haunts. Read more
The Good and the Bad of Sin Taxes' Impact on Chicago's Poor By Whet Moser Poor people pay more for cigarette taxes and speeding tickets—but Chicago's new fines could also reduce high mortality rates. Read more
