Omelet @ Nightwood

By Penny Pollack

Eggs @ Nightwood

By Penny Pollack

Balenciaga Watch

By Heiji Choy Black

Time will be on your side with this dramatic piece. Read more

Drinking with . . . Edie Fake

By Jason Foumberg

The local artist previews his first Chicago solo exhibition—and takes our art critic to a hidden gay dive bar. Read more

2013 is Basically 2006 All Over Again in Pop Culture

By Emmet Sullivan and Elly Fishman

As we head into Golden Globes weekend, which finds our favorite Chicago comedy alums reuniting, there are a few other things are giving us déjà vu. Read more

Long Reads on Chicago's Transition From a 'Managerial State' to an 'Entrepreneurial State'

By Whet Moser

The city continues to embrace public-private partnerships, as the mayor fills out the infrastructure trust and Midway-privatization boards. It's an old story—and expect more, especially if tax-free muni bonds disappear. Read more

New on the Scene: Hauser Gallery

By Jason Foumberg

A new gallery from the local photographer Marc Hauser is sure to be one to watch in the Chicago art scene. Read more

Good News in Chicago Data

By Whet Moser

The Sun-Times picks up the well-regarded crime-tracking site Homicide Watch, plans on expanding it to Chicago; a look at city-owned vacant property (there's a lot of it), and more Read more

The Alternate-Universe Chicago In Which Our Craziest Unbuilt Buildings Exist

By Whet Moser

Some of Chicago's great unbuilt buildings are as remarkable as the ones that make up its skyline. What would happen if Harry Weese's Lake Michigan Islands, the Sears Tower on its side, and a Tribune Tower in the shape of a giant classical column shared downtown? Read more

There’s a Show at the Metro Featuring Covers of David Bowie and T. Rex, Because Why Not

By Selena Fragassi

A one-night-only supergroup made up of Garbage and Smashing Pumpkins members cover some pretty odd songs at the Metro this Friday Read more

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