The Merger of a Gold Coast School and a Cabrini-Green School Could Be Good for Both By Whet Moser The evidence suggests that desegregation results in substantial, tangible benefits for black students—and intangible ones for white students. Read more
Chicago is the '7th Most Expensive City in the World?' Sort of, But Not Really By Whet Moser *Out of 71 cities **If you spend a lot of money ***Including lots of the developing world Read more
The Dawson's Brunch Caters to Classy Day-Drinkers By Carly Boers It’s perfect for the kind of people who are looking for a peach Bloody Mary and salmon toast on a Sunday afternoon. Read more
What to Eat and Drink at Lollapalooza 2015 By Matt Pollock Nachomales, grilled cheese on a stick, and the revered lobster corndog. Read more
Here Are This Week’s Top Sales, Local Style Events, and Retail News By Jenny Berg Agent Provocateur’s summer sale, an Alexander McQueen trunk show, and more Read more
The CTU 'Has Never Met a Reform It Likes,' Says Ex-CPS Board Member By Carol Felsenthal The ex-board member for CPS and interim head of the Poetry Foundation talked CPS troubles, union demands, and more. Read more
What's It Like Playing Lolla for the First Time? By Matt Pollock Chicago native Janelle Kroll shares the process of landing a slot at her local mega-fest. Read more
A Topolobampo Veteran is Firing Up Ixcateco Grill in Albany Park By Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer The spot will open at the start of August. Read more
Five Fantastic Things to Do in Chicago This Week Anthony Bourdain, Tony Fitzpatrick, and more. Read more
