Is Bernie Sanders the Chuy Garcia of 2016? By Emmet Sullivan He may not have a chance at the nomination, but he is already making the race more interesting than pundits expected. Read more
Monteverde Will Be a Laid-Back Pasta Spot in the West Loop By Penny Pollack and Matt Pollock Sarah Grueneberg's Italian joint will offer regional pastas to grab before a Blackhawks game. Read more
10 Must-Read Stories for This Week in Chicago By Whet Moser Shakeup at the MacArthur Foundation, Chicago’s heroin problem, and more Read more
Here's What's Happening in Chicago Culture This Week By Matt Pollock John Oliver is coming to town, Janelle Monáe leads a protest in Millennium Park, and David Arquette brings Sherlock Holmes to Chicago. Read more
Hurricane Katrina and Its Metaphors By Whet Moser What we know about the disaster and its aftermath, what we can learn from it, and what transcends all understanding. Read more
Johnny's Grill Fires Up An Authentic Irish Bacon Bap By Nick Kindelsperger The Logan Square icon is back open with both new ownership and a cheffed-up menu, including this sandwich with impeccably soft bread. Read more
Streeterville Social Is Another Al Fresco Hit By Peter Ranvestel and Carrie Schedler The Loews hotel's third-floor bar goes super-summery with cornhole and tons of rosé. Read more
What to Eat and Drink in Chicago This Week By Carrie Schedler Free pizza and cheap doughnuts. Read more
See Lyric Opera’s Second Nature at Lincoln Park Zoo By Graham Meyer Composer Matthew Aucoin premieres a production the kids can enjoy. Read more
