How Closely Did you Read the Rahm Emails? Take the Quiz By Luke Seemann The release gave an unusual—and sometimes entertaining—glimpse into the machinations of city government. Read more
Here’s a Stress-Free Way to Wrap Your Holiday Gifts By Jenny Berg Plus, a pop-up shop for ethical diamonds, a Nordstrom sale, and a gold-dipped spa service. Read more
Last-Minute Holiday Sales and More Home and Design News By Meg Mathis Plus, a one-day after Christmas sale at Room & Board Read more
How Mesh & Bone Brought the Rare Sri Lankan Spirit Arakku to Chicago By Nicole Schnitzler You have to climb a coconut tree to get it. Read more
How to Make Brussels Sprouts Palatable? Add Anchovies By Maggie Hennessy Believe us—the executive chef–partner of Honey’s turns a formerly hated vegetable into a flavorful side dish. Read more
The People Who Bailed Out the King By Bettina Chang Their next mission? To end cash bail in Illinois—an idea that the Cook County sheriff and Chicago’s police superintendent are getting behind, too. Read more
What You Need to Know About the Chicago Dining Scene This Week By Carly Boers and Carrie Schedler Lots of openings to tide you over for the holiday weekend, plus a few (sad!) closures. Read more
Could a Property Tax Freeze Help Close Illinois's Enormous School Funding Gap? By Whet Moser The key is making sure the freeze leads to increased state funding for education, especially in low-income areas. Read more
The Five Best Things to Do in Chicago This Week Car Town, High School Hoops, Illumination, Nerdette’s Holiday Spectacular!, and The Other Cinderella Read more
