What to Expect from the Cubs and White Sox this Winter By Jared Wyllys Trade rumors and potential moves for the two ball clubs, who are in very different phases of teambuilding this year Read more
Ligne Roset’s Master Craftsman on How He Makes Furniture with You in Mind By Heidi Mitchell Plus, pre-holiday sales, winter greenery, and a talk on design-minded books. Read more
Someone Is Trying to Eat All the Croissants in Chicago By Janet Rausa Fuller Emily Long, a self-described Francophile, is Instagramming as she goes. Read more
Chicago Gets Its First Christian Dior Boutique By Jenny Berg Plus, discounts on new arrivals at AllSaints, Louis Vuitton opens a new flagship, and Randolph Street Market gets festive Read more
Remember Rita? Documentary Digs Into Illinois's Most Interesting Embezzlement By Bryan Smith When Rita Crundwell stole $53 million from Dixon, Illinois, in 2012, the feds called it the largest case of municipal fraud in U.S. history. Read more
Obama White House Photographer Showcases His Favorite Shots By Allison Duncan Pete Souza, chief photographer for the former president, took nearly two million shots to document the Obama years. Read more
Guitarist Isaiah Sharkey on Playing at the Storied Velvet Lounge as a Kid Interview by Christian Belanger The blues and jazz musician discusses Chicago's rich musical tradition, touring with John Mayer, and more. Read more
Lincoln Park Gets New All-Day Breakfast Spot, and Other Dining News By Carrie Schedler Bucktown coffee shop leaves long-time home, a fire breaks out at Blommer Chocolate Factory, and more dining news. Read more