How Higher Education Boosts the Rust Belt—Except in Detroit

By Whet Moser

One big reason Chicago isn't Detroit (and neither is Pittsburgh, Buffalo, or Cleveland): The Motor City's lack of higher-education employers. Read more

The Hot News in Chicago Dining This Week

By Paige Pritchard

There's BBQ in the Loop, a tiki bar below Bub City, and Russ Grant has plans for a new burger joint. Read more

Dining Out at Brindille and The Lobby: Haute Anxiety

By Jeff Ruby

At two of Chicago's newest fine dining options, sometimes the high cost of luxury is worth it. And sometimes it’s not. Read more

At the New MK: New Look, New China, New Coffee, New Bar

By Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer

The fine dining standby emerges from its summer makeover on Wednesday. Read more

Here Are Chicago's Best Dining Events This Week

By Paige Pritchard

Fried chicken, suckling pig, a lesson on grilling techniques, and a chef competition at a farmer's market. Read more

Stan's Donuts Will Prove You Just Can't Have Too Many Donuts

By Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer

The Wicker Park spin-off of a Los Angeles shop will open very near a Glazed and Infused this October. Chicago will like it. Read more

What's Opening and Happening in Chicago Restaurants This Week

By Paige Pritchard

More cured meats for Randolph Street. A Chicago favorite shutters its windows. And a café dedicated to casseroles. Read more

Welcome to Cook, One of America's Safest Counties

By Whet Moser

City life has its risks. But the likelihood you'll sustain a mortal injury here is lower than in a deathtrap like central Wisconsin. Read more

At Nico, Paul Kahan Is Poised to Strike Again

By Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer

The chef and owner at Blackbird, Publican, and Big Star plans to work with chef Erling Wu-Bower at Nico, a new restaurant in a Rush Street hotel. Read more

The Best Dining Events in Chicago This Week

By Paige Pritchard

The city celebrates National Hot Dog Day. Burgers for charity. And a food fight the size of a football field. Read more

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