Superior cupcakes have been popping at bakeries all over town, including the most recent entry, Cupcakes, a shop in Lake View that devotes itself exclusively to the cute confection. We round up some favorites. Read more
Shop-a-holic? We know just how you feel! Sales Check is the roundup of the latest and greatest shopping experiences in the Chicago area. We'll tell you about the hot new shops and sales to check out. Read more
Chicago’s eight “selective enrollment” public high schools are fielding some of the city’s top graduates, giving parents an attractive alternative to fleeing for the suburbs. But are these elite institutions draining the brains out of the neighborhoods? Read more
At a meeting in L.A., the screenwriter Jay Lavender wanted to pitch Vince Vaughn on a new project, but the actor had another idea. The result: The Break-Up, Lavender's first movie, made in Chicago. Read more
