‘Gallerybrewing’ Is Now a Thing in the Chicago Art Scene

By Jason Foumberg

A brewing local trend: homemade hooch... as art? Read more

By Whet Moser

In the wake of the Winnetka school shootings, people from all over pushed legendary columnist Mike Royko to continue his decades-long crusade for gun control, but at that point even the tough writer was worn out by the NRA. Read more

Axelrod, Jarrett in New Politico Book, 'The End of the Line: Romney vs. Obama'

By Carol Felsenthal

Glen Thrush and Jonathan Martin's latest book is full of insider intelligence, including Jarrett's second-guessing of the staff, Axelrod's lucky tie, and Michelle Obama's reaction to the first presidential debate... Read more

Local Online Specials and Last-Minute Gift Ideas

By Lynn Okura Bey

E-Gift
The appeal of shopping local is, well, location. Sometimes, though, it’s just easier to click those gifts into a virtual cart. Here’s a roundup of online holiday deals from Chicago businesses that you can take advantage of without leaving home... Read more

Dumplings @ TAC Quick Thai

By Penny Pollack

Moo Ping @ TAC Quick Thai

By Penny Pollack

Thai Custard @ TAC Quick Thai

By Penny Pollack

Ceramic Art by Kat Silverstein

By Alice Oglethorpe

Chicago artist and designer Kat Silverstein decided to make gifts for her family out of some of her paintings and illustrations. After enough people told her they wanted to buy the gifts she was making, Silverstein started up an Etsy store called 7 Doors Studio. Read more

Echo Design Colorblock Woven Muffler

By Carly Boers

Add color and get cozy in one swoop. Read more

Where to Go This Weekend: Saugatuck, Michigan

By Catey Sullivan

The Winter Solstice—the shortest day of the year—is this Friday, so why not celebrate with an epicurean tour and a visit to a brewery where can bottle your own suds? You can do both in Saugatuck, Michigan... Read more

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