Lynette Smith 
It’s easy to assume you know Jeff Tweedy. From his early days in Uncle Tupelo to 29 years at the helm of Wilco, the Grammy winner has crafted alt-country gems with heart-on-the-sleeve lyrics that offer his perspectives on love and life. But World Within a Song: Music That Changed My Life and Life That Changed … Read more
From heritage turkeys to brown butter Dutch apple pies, Chicago chefs are making it easier to have a tastier holiday.
Every location of the international luxe hotel chain St. Regis has a Bloody Mary on the menu, and Chicago beverage director Diane Corcoran created a locally inspired version for the new Loop site at 401 East Wacker Drive. She walks us through the 1871, a smoky, savory tipple named, naturally, for the year of the … Read more
Once the pride of Puerto Rico, the ailing boxing great is now fully dependent on the sister who watches over him in their Humboldt Park apartment.
Top 10 reasons to fill up your calendar this month
At the cooking school Tutore, seasoned chefs Dean Zanella and James De Marte teach students how to make Nonna’s favorites and more.
Smoque Steak bets big on techy sous vide, but where the restaurant shines is with its old-fashioned hospitality.
Legendary film critics Roger Ebert and Gene Siskel didn’t always see eye to eye, especially as their WTTW show was just getting started. But as this exclusive excerpt from a new book details, those early days set the stage for one of television’s most influential partnerships.
Why are restaurants still adding surcharges? I feel your pain. The extra fees can make it hard to swing a casual Tuesday dinner out. I’m not talking about set service charges like the 25 percent at Daisies or the 20 percent at Lula Cafe. Those are revealed upfront and are in lieu of a tip. … Read more
A feminist political comedy kicks off coleader Audrey Francis’s new era for the storied theater company.
