The 1st Ward alderman has said he'll use aldermanic privilege to prevent the Bible Belt chicken shack from opening a location in Logan Square, following the CEO's comments on gay marriage. Read more
A new DePaul study picks the best suburbs for transit commuters, choosing places with walkable downtowns, comfortable stations, and reliable service that "dignify the experience of commuting by train." Read more
Poutine is the current trendoid food in Chicago—and in its home country, it's surprisingly good. It wouldn't bring Penny Pollack back to Canada, but Montreal-style bagels and the Jean-Talon food market would. Read more
Poutine is the current trendoid food in Chicago—and in its home country, it's surprisingly good. It wouldn't bring Penny Pollack back to Canada, but Montreal-style bagels and the Jean-Talon food market would. Read more
A handy how-to guide for road agents, courtesy of the Chicago Tribune. Carry a sawed-off shotgun; always get the jump on the driver; don't bother searching pockets; and always, always be sure to make facetious remarks. Read more
The most notorious gangland murder in the city's history kicked off an early round of gun control at the state and national level, leading to a messy but beloved Supreme Court decision. Read more
Readers ask questions, and our real estate expert answers. This week, a reader named Ryan from Printer’s Row asks if there’s too much optimism about improvements we see in the housing market. Read more
Right on Target
The new CityTarget (1 S. State St., 312-279-2133, target.com) in the historic Sullivan Center (formally the Carson Pirie Scott building) officially opens Wednesday, July 25 at 7 a.m., but we’re told to expect more fanfare—and store specials—during a grand-opening event on Sunday, July 29... Read more
