By Whet Moser
John Kass is taking bets on when the mild-mannered Dr. Banner who ran for mayor will turn into the Incredible Jerk of yore. Mayoring is a hard job, but I don't think it's gonna happen. Here's why... Read more
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By Whet Moser
For years Michael Madigan has been the quiet center of state politics, and he's been a player in local politics as well. But as he gets older, questions of succession are inevitable. Read more
By Whet Moser
The Alinea chef's moment of gastronomic time-travel is due to present its first menu, a tribute to the legendary French chef drawn from his "Le Guide Culinaire," on April 1. But it's not the first time Achatz has served up Escoffier's recipes. Read more
By Penny Pollack, Graham Meyer, Lena Singer, and Carly Boers
Manifest Density
Two new restaurants, both under the same ownership, are scheduled to open this spring at 111 West Illinois Street, on what is already a big food corner... Read more
By Whet Moser
Meet the new boss, the logical next step after the old boss: Rahm Emanuel will replace Mayor Daley as the mayor of Chicago after a convincing win that emerged from money, power, and history. Read more
By Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer
Jackie Shen, whose long and eclectic career includes stints everywhere from Le Français to a diner in Old Irving Park, moves from Red Light to Chicago Cut Steakhouse. Read more
By Whet Moser
The latest development in the tragic death of the Bears' great is that Duerson's brain will go to the Center for the Study of Traumatic Encephalopathy so that it can be studied for trauma. It's another chapter in a story that's been haunting the NFL for a decade, and an issue that looms over a pending lockout. Read more
By Amalie Drury
Even though I’m nursing a margarita seaside in Puerto Vallarta while you read this (destination weddings, don’t you love ’em?), I’ve got Chicago nightlife on the brain. The Chaser first, people. Here’s the lowdown on the latest trends, openings, closings, and general intrigue... Read more
By Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer
The Perennial chef (and one of our 2009 Singles) talks about why he's leaving to become a chef/partner at Tavernita the new restaurant from the partnership behind Mercadito. Plus: the dishes he's dreaming up, where he wants to be in five years, and more. Read more
By Penny Pollack, Graham Meyer, and Carly Boers
Six Questions for Alfredo Sandoval:
Sandoval, Larry Silver, and Felipe and Patricio Sandoval (Alfredo’s brothers) are opening Tavernita (151 W. Erie St.; no phone yet), the fifth restaurant for the partnership, this summer... Read more