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October 2013

A Chicago Company and Thom Filicia Made 60 Great New Pillows
By Alice Oglethorpe
The TV star and designer teamed up with Chicago-based Eastern Accents for a collection that feels fun and grown-up. Read more
Everything You Need to Know About the Metra Scandal
By Kaitlyn Jakola
You’ll hear more about the Metra mess when Governor Quinn convenes a 15-member panel next week to recommend changes to the Regional Transportation Authority. But first: Need a refresher? Read more
A Guide to the Milwaukee Avenue Arts District
By Jason Foumberg
Outlier artists and gallerists are flocking to Milwaukee Avenue, transforming the arterial street into Chicago’s most cutting-edge gallery district. Read more
The Dawson Is Designed to Appeal to Everyone All the Time
The new West Town hangout has it all, from pork belly tacos to funnel cakes. Read more
Three Fun Things Happening in Chicago in October
By Tomi Obaro
See the Chicago International Film Festival, the Humanities Festival, and a one-night show with Janeane Garofalo. Read more
Go to the Chicago Food Truck Rally This Friday
By Paige Pritchard
Eight food trucks will be at Daley Plaza from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The dream lunch: Doughnuts, spring rolls, guacamole, a barbecue sandwich, and a cupcake. Read more
Eight Questions for the Man Behind Old Jews Telling Jokes
By Elizabeth Fenner
Dan Okrent on why these jokes matter, and how the show came to Chicago. Read more
This Is What $17.5 Million Buys You in Highland Park
By Dennis Rodkin
The secluded estate is a gentleman's farm on 25 acres in the middle of suburbia. Read more
Five Great Things to Do in Chicago This Week
Herbie Hancock and George Saunders. That's enough right there! But here are even more ideas to add to your agenda. Read more
These Illinois Politicians Stopped Their Own Pay for the Government Shutdown
Seven of the 18 delegates from Illinois (and one senator) stopped taking salaries during the shutdown. Here's the list. Read more
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