The Cubs Came Prepared. The Giants Didn't.
In the first half of the season, the Giants and Cubs were good teams with iffy bullpens. How they addressed that need and used their acquisitions made all the difference in the NLDS.
Issues: September 2016
Beacon Tavern Is One of the Better Mag Mile Brunches
Including some excellent smoked salmon.
Joe Swanberg's Favorite Chicago Things, as Guessed from Blatant Plugs in Easy
Did ya hear, the new Netflix series Easy was filmed in Chicago? It's a little hard not to notice, since local filmmaker Don’t Fret makes a cameo appearance when Matt and Jeff ask him to do all the art for their new business. From that point forward, his artwork is showcased on everything from sweatshirts to the garage … Read more
Has Filipino Food Finally "Made It" in Chicago?
The Midwest’s first Jollibee. Seafood City’s blowout grand opening. Filipino food is having a moment in Chicago—will the popularity stick this time?
Keke Palmer Is Pretty Sick of Being Boxed in as an Actor
The Robbins native dishes on ditching childhood stardom, getting in the music game, and watching Chicago from afar.
Old Town Gets a Free-Spirited New Bridal Shop
Plus, Ikram Goldman profile, a sale at Elements, and more
Sossego Introduces New Brazilian Designer to U.S.
Plus: This week’s top design news and events
RIP Agnes Nixon, the Legendary Creator of "One Life to Live" and "All My Children"
The pioneering writer translated the social tumult of the 1960s and beyond into broad (and subtly progressive) story lines. It was an approach she learned under the soap queen Irna Phillips in Chicago at the birthplace of the genre.
What You Need to Know About the Chicago Dining Scene This Week
Tuco & Blondie makes its Southport debut.
Todd Stein Makes a Move to Formento's
The longtime Italian chef, who’s been spending his time with 4 Star Restaurant Group as of late, starts tonight.