The White Sox's longtime broadcaster and catcher are the most hated men at what they do, or at least the most divisive. They're also arguably two of the best. Read more
Craving vacation plus inspiration? Hit the road for arts-themed adventures in three towns: Columbus, Indiana; Grand Rapids, Michigan; and Champaign-Urbana, Illinois Read more
James F. Short, Jr., one of the many sociologists in the University of Chicago's tradition of gang research, did the first major work of his career as the Black P Stones and Vice Lords were born. Read more
List Price: $700,000 The Property: Chicago’s William Le Baron Jenney is often called the father of the skyscraper. But at about the same time that he was working on the Ludington Building... Read more
Singh a New Song
The sommelier and Check, Please! host Alpana Singh says things are coming into greater focus at the Boarding House (720 N. Wells St., no phone yet), her wine-driven restaurant in a townhouse, where each level will offer customers a different experience, such as more formal dining on the second floor and a late-night lounge in the wine cellar... Read more
Despite watching the Tigers get all the headlines in the offseason, the Sox remain above them in the standings thanks to two strong Comeback Player of the Year candidates in Adam Dunn and Alex Rios. Plus: in praise of Dewayne Wise. Read more
Adam Dunn is in the running for a very rare feat, reserved for only those who walk, strike out, and hit home runs a lot; as bad as the Cubs have been this season, they're actually a decent team in the Friendly Confines. Read more
